Senior Biologics Scientist

Trident Consulting
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Role: Senior Biologics Scientist / Analytical Development Scientist
Location: Aliso Viejo CA
Type: Fulltime

Core Expertise
  • 8+ years (Ph.D.) or 10+ years (M.S.) in Analytical Development supporting large molecule biologics from early clinical development through commercialization.
  • Extensive experience in analytical method development, qualification, validation, transfer, and lifecycle management.
  • Strong background in biological potency assays, cell-based assays, and analytical characterization of biologics and protein therapeutics.
  • Hands-on expertise supporting CMC analytical activities, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional product development.

Analytical Techniques
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • HPLC / UPLC
    • IEX-HPLC
    • SEC-HPLC
    • LC-MS
    • CE
    • cIEF
    • MSD
    • ELISA
    • ddPCR
    • qPCR
    • Octet
    • Biacore
  • Experience characterizing:
    • Potency
    • Purity
    • Biological activity
    • Stability
    • Aggregation profile
    • Impurities
    • Drug release performance
Method Development & Validation
  • Develops, optimizes, validates, and transfers analytical methods.
  • Supports QC with:
    • Method validation
    • Method transfer
    • Product specifications
    • Release testing
  • Independently troubleshoots complex analytical issues throughout product development.
Stability & Data Analysis
  • Oversees stability studies.
  • Performs trend analysis and data interpretation.
  • Evaluates release and stability data to support scientific decision-making.
  • Generates high-quality analytical reports and technical documentation.
Regulatory & CMC Experience
  • Authors analytical sections for:
    • IND
    • NDA
    • CMC documentation
  • Prepares responses to regulatory agency questions.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • FDA regulations
    • ICH guidelines
    • GxP compliance
  • Supports regulatory inspections and submissions.
Large Molecule Drug Development
  • Supports biologics throughout:
    • Early research
    • Clinical development
    • Process development
    • Commercialization
  • Experience with protein formulations and drug product characterization.
  • Collaborates with protein/peptide engineering teams on biologic design and development.
Leadership & Project Management
  • Serves as Analytical Lead on CMC project teams.
  • Coordinates analytical activities across multiple programs.
  • Manages priorities, timelines, and project deliverables.
  • Provides scientific leadership and mentoring to junior scientists.
  • Represents Analytical Development in cross-functional meetings.
External Collaboration
  • Manages analytical activities with:
    • CROs
    • CMOs
  • Reviews outsourced analytical work.
  • Ensures project quality, timelines, and compliance.
Quality & Manufacturing Support
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Quality Systems
    • Drug Product Manufacturing
    • Validation
    • Analytical lifecycle management
  • Supports QC laboratories with robust analytical methods and product specifications.
Scientific & Technical Skills
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Maintains expertise in emerging analytical technologies.
  • Evaluates and implements innovative analytical methodologies.
  • Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills.
Communication & Collaboration
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Works effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Collaborates with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners.
  • Communicates technical findings through reports, presentations, and project meetings.
Education
  • Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Immunoanalytical Chemistry, or related field with 8+ years of experience, or
  • M.S. in a related scientific discipline with 10+ years of experience.
  • 6+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in:
    • Large molecule analytical development
    • Drug product analysis

Numbers & Facts

LocationAliso Viejo, CA

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Analytical Chemistryunmatched
  • Analytical Developmentunmatched
  • Analytical Method Developmentunmatched
  • Analytical Method Validationunmatched
  • Assaysunmatched
  • Biochemistryunmatched
  • Biological Assayunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • CMOSunmatched
  • Chemistryunmatched
  • Contract Research Organization (CRO)unmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)unmatched
  • Drug Developmentunmatched
  • Drug Manufacturingunmatched
  • Drug Productsunmatched
  • Drug Releaseunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • FDA Requirementsunmatched
  • GxPunmatched
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)unmatched
  • ICH Regulationsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Laboratory Analysisunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS)unmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Outsourcingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Real-time PCR (qPCR)unmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)unmatched
  • Stability Analysisunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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