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The Senior Analytical Development

Manager will be responsible for leading and managing Analytical Development activities within the Pharmaceutical Development Department. In this role, you will lead a team of Junior and Senior Scientists and Analysts, providing scientific and strategic direction across the analytical development of new products, mainly New Chemical Entities and small molecules, as well as supporting the improvement, troubleshooting and revalidation of analytical methods for marketed products. Lead, coach and develop the Analytical Development team, fostering scientific excellence, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Lead and drive analytical drug development activities across all stages of development, including method development, optimization, validation and transfer, supporting preclinical and Phase I–III clinical programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and the successful progression of development projects. Bring strong hands-on scientific and technical expertise in analytical methods relevant to pharmaceutical development, including HPLC, UHPLC, LC-MS/MS, GC, UV-Vis and FTIR spectroscopy. Provide scientific oversight of the physicochemical and solid-state characterization of APIs, excipients and solid dosage forms using techniques such as XRPD, DSC, TGA, DVS, particle-size analysis, microscopy and Karl Fischer.

Bring strong experience in dissolution testing, with the ability to provide scientific guidance on method development, discriminatory dissolution methods and studies using biorelevant dissolution media. Promote the application of Quality by Design (QbD)



and analytical lifecycle principles, including Analytical Target Profile (ATP) definition, risk assessment, method understanding, robustness, validation and transfer. Ensure that Analytical Development data generated throughout development are sufficient to support regulatory submissions in both the EU and the US, including Marketing Authorisation Applications (MAAs) and, where applicable, NDAs/ANDAs, in compliance with current regulatory requirements and guidelines.

Ensure laboratory facilities and equipment are appropriately maintained, qualified and calibrated as required, and that team members are adequately trained and kept up to date. Work closely with Formulation Development and other cross-functional teams, including Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing and internal or external stakeholders, to support successful pharmaceutical development and project execution. Enjoy a versátil working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and teamworking Take advantage of opportunities for development & learning You will rock at this company if you are a person with empathy, humility, curiosity and optimism.

Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline. A PhD will be highly valued. Extensive experience in Analytical Development within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally covering projects from early development through late-stage development and registration.

Proven experience leading and developing scientific teams within Analytical Develpment or Pharmaceutical Development environments. Strong background in analytical development of drug products, particularly solid orall dosage forms. Strong understanding of GMP and regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical development.

Experience working in cross-functional development teams and managing several development programs simultaneously.

📌 SENIOR ANALYTICAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (Barcelona)
🏢 Ferrer Internacional
📍 Barcelona