Senior Director, Analytical Research & Development

Seaport Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Director to lead analytical research and development for its portfolio of small molecule programs targeting neuropsychiatric disorders.

Requirements

• MS or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 12–15+ years of progressive industry experience in small‐molecule analytical development within pharmaceutical or biotechnology organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading analytical development across multiple development stages, including late‐stage clinical development and registration‐enabling activities.
• Proven experience serving as a functional or sub‐functional leader, including people leadership and accountability for analytical strategy execution.
• Extensive hands‐on expertise in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, including GC, LC, IC, chiral separations, and detection methods such as UV/Vis, CAD, MS (SIM/MRM), fluorescence, FID, and ECD.
• Experience managing analytical development and testing activities through CDMOs and contract laboratories in a virtual or highly outsourced operating model.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines applicable to analytical development and control strategies.
• Experience with complex lipophilic drug substances and formulations, including enabling formulation approaches (e.g., SEDDS, soft‐gel dosage forms).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays