Company Information You Matter to Cambrex. Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With more than 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,000 professionals servicing global clients, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing. Your Work Matters. At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to: engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment strengthen connections with coworkers and the community We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more! Your Future Matters. Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today! Job Overview The Group Leader of Analytical Development will supervise day to day laboratory activities while providing leadership in the development, validation, transfer, and verification of the analytical methods used on site. This supervisory role will be focused on training of staff, career development support, project management, customer interaction, provide management oversight project results reporting, team collaboration, plant support work and bench to analytical technology transfer. Responsibilities Safely and efficiently managing a group of 5-8 direct reports with varying levels of experience and degrees to develop, establish, and validate analytical testing methodologies used to control raw materials, production intermediates, and final products. Effectively and professionally communicating project status to internal and external clients during weekly teleconferences and email correspondence. Investigating and solving analytical technical issues. Assisting with or leading efforts to transfer documented analytical methods to Quality Control and Process Support departments Providing guidance and/or project leadership for cross functional project teams Providing guidance to laboratory personnel on safe laboratory practices Perform analytical chemistry assays based on new and existing methodologies and qualify reference materials. Training staff on analytical techniques and instrumentation Participating in the evaluation of new business opportunities Maintaining laboratory notebooks documenting work and writing technical reports to document analytical methods Maintain compliance with GMP SOPs and DEA regulations Coordinate off-site testing as necessary Participation in design/execution in R&D initiatives Grow/maintain connections with dependent departments Qualifications/Skills Demonstrated success in validating analytical methods to support production in a safe, efficient and economically viable manner Mastery of compliance requirements within cGMP, safety and regulatory environments required Strong operational knowledge of analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC, LC/MS, FTIR, UV-VIS, NMR and data stations required Experience in pharmaceutical laboratory experience required Familiarity with cGMP regulations required. Working knowledge of Empower 3 beneficial Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements 4 year degree in Chemistry, with analytical emphasis. Advanced degree beneficial 8 or more years of industrial experience in a method development and validation role with a focus on small scale pharmaceutical method validation All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law. #LI-RD1