Senior Scientist For Analytical Science & Technology

About the role

Analytical Science & Technology (AST) Senior Scientist role supporting clinical and commercial biologics manufacturing. Lead analytical activities to ensure testing readiness throughout technology transfer and commercial production, serving as the analytical subject matter expert (SME) for biologics products.

Key responsibilities

Lead analytical activities to support clinical and commercial biologics manufacturing, ensuring testing readiness throughout technology transfer and commercial production

Serve as the analytical subject matter expert (SME) for biologics products, providing scientific support for analytical testing

Manage analytical method lifecycle activities, including method transfer, qualification and validation

Collaborate with QC and clients to ensure successful method implementation in the QC laboratory

Develop and/or optimize new analytical test methods, support method troubleshooting and resolve analytical issues related to chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopic methods, bioassays, and general physicochemical characterization techniques

Author and review technical reports, protocols, validation documents and method transfer packages

Analyze and trend analytical data to identify process or product quality risks and recommend appropriate mitigation actions

Participate in regulatory inspections, customer audits, and internal audits as the analytical science representative, addressing technical questions and commitments

Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating new analytical technologies, automation opportunities, and industry best practices to enhance laboratory efficiency and product understanding

As part of this role, successful candidate will complete a 6-month assignment at Wuxi China site, gaining valuable experience prior to returning to Singapore to support XDC Singapore operations

About you

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific discipline

Experience in GMP biologics manufacturing, including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), recombinant proteins, vaccines, or advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)

Hands-on knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, SEC, IEX, CE-SDS, cIEF, ELISA, PCR, UV-Vis, and other biologics characterization methods

Strong understanding of ICH and GMP requirements related to analytical method validation and biologics product quality

Excellent technical writing, data interpretation and cross-functional collaboration skills