Senior Scientist

Serán seeks a Senior Scientist to join the Analytical Sciences group to play a key role in analytical characterization and method development for novel pharmaceutical drug products. This role supports process and process development by serving as a technical leader within the laboratory, driving method development, troubleshooting analytical challenges, interpreting complex data sets, and integrating analytical strategies across programs. The Senior Scientist independently designs experimental plans, authors reports, leads cross-functional discussions, and ensures scientific rigor across analytical deliverables. This position routinely interacts with internal and external partners, represents the analytical function in project teams, and contributes strategically to development programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently performs and interprets data for analytical techniques including HPLC, sink dissolution, Karl Fischer, XRD, and DSC
• Independently develops analytical protocols, data templates, and experimental plans that align with program needs and analytical test methods
• Develops and manages experimental workplans, timelines, and priorities for assigned projects
• Interprets analytical data, identifies trends, proposes hypotheses, and recommends next steps
• Authors technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance and contributes to regulatory-supporting documentation as needed
• Leads troubleshooting efforts on instruments and analytical workflows; contributes to laboratory instrumentation strategy, maintenance planning, and continuous lab improvements
• Serves as the analytical lead for cross-functional project teams, independently representing the analytical function to internal stakeholders and external partners
• Ensures all work complies with laboratory best practices, safety standards, and development SOPs
• May have direct reports with assumed supervisory responsibilities
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives
 

Required Skills and Abilities

Extensive experience with HPLC and strong hands-on laboratory skills
Preferred experience with Waters Empower
Strong data interpretation skills
Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across technical levels
Strong organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally in fast‑paced environments
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company

Education and Experience

B.S. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience;
or
M.S. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience;
or
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline
GMP experience not required

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
Motor skills required for basic laboratory operations (pouring liquids, using utensils to transfer powders, visual assessments)
Adheres to consistent and predictable in-person attendance