Product Development Manager

We are seeking an experienced Analytical Manager, Pharmaceutical Product Development to lead a team of laboratory scientists supporting analytical development, characterization, and pharmaceutical product development activities.

Job Title: Analytical Manager, Pharmaceutical Product Development

Job Level: Mid-Level Manager

Location: Weston, FL — near Miami and Fort Lauderdale

Function: R&D / Pharmaceutical Product Development

Reports to: Senior Director, Analytical Sciences

Schedule: 1st Shift or 2nd Shift available

Compensation: $70–$90 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical chemistry expertise, experience managing a scientific team, knowledge of pharmaceutical development and regulatory requirements, and the ability to effectively communicate technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Scientific Leadership

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• Manage and provide technical leadership to a team of laboratory scientists conducting routine and advanced analytical activities.
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• Design, conduct, lead, and supervise analytical characterization and product development studies.
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• Support CMC activities and participate on cross-functional project teams.
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• Provide technical expertise in analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical product characterization.
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• Support evaluation and selection of APIs, excipients, packaging materials, device components, and other raw materials.
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• Support pre-formulation, formulation, and process development activities.
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• Evaluate and implement new analytical technologies and laboratory approaches where appropriate.
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• Troubleshoot technical issues, interpret analytical data, identify solutions, and implement recommendations.
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• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in laboratory processes, analytical capabilities, quality, and efficiency.
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Analytical Development & Regulatory Support

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• Lead or support analytical activities required for regulatory submissions.
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• Support analytical method development, method transfer, qualification, and validation activities.
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• Prepare and review analytical protocols, methods, reports, SOPs, and technical documentation.
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• Analyze data, identify trends, and perform appropriate statistical analysis.
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• Present analytical results, conclusions, and recommendations to project teams and management.
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• Support investigations, data reviews, deviations, and technical assessments as needed.
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• Ensure analytical activities comply with applicable FDA cGMP requirements, USP methodologies, ICH guidelines, and internal procedures.
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Project & Laboratory Management

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• Plan laboratory activities, staffing, equipment, and resources to support project timelines.
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• Prioritize daily and weekly laboratory activities to ensure milestones are achieved.
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• Develop and communicate project plans, objectives, and strategies.
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• Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential risks or delays.
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• Collaborate effectively with R&D, CMC, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and other functional groups.
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• Communicate project status, technical findings, and recommendations to management.
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• Promote efficient utilization of laboratory resources and personnel.
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People Leadership & Development

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• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop laboratory scientists.
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• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
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• Establish and maintain appropriate training programs for analytical activities.
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• Ensure team members are appropriately trained on methods, SOPs, policies, and procedures.
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• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records.
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• Provide regular performance feedback and support employee development.
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• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing laboratory environment.
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Quality & Compliance

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• Ensure laboratory activities are performed in accordance with applicable SOPs, cGMP requirements, safety procedures, and company policies.
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• Promote a strong culture of quality, safety, compliance, and data integrity.
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• Ensure appropriate documentation of laboratory activities and analytical results.
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• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory and broader R&D organization.
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Required Qualifications

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• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a related field with approximately 7+ years of relevant experience; or
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• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with approximately 11+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or analytical experience.
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• Demonstrated experience managing, supervising, or leading a team of laboratory scientists.
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• Experience managing approximately 6–10 scientists is strongly preferred.
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• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical product development and analytical chemistry principles.
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• Hands-on or strong working knowledge of analytical techniques such as:
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• HPLC
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• GC
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• UV/Vis
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• FTIR
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• Other relevant pharmaceutical analytical methodologies
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• Working knowledge of FDA cGMP requirements applicable to pharmaceutical product development.
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• Knowledge of USP methodologies and ICH guidelines.
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• Experience with analytical method development, transfer, qualification, and/or validation.
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• Strong project planning, organizational, and resource-management skills.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard scientific/business communication tools.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with orally inhaled and nasal drug products (OINDPs).
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• Experience with aerosol science, aerosol characterization, cascade impaction, laser diffraction, or related pharmaceutical performance testing.
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• Experience supporting CMC programs and regulatory submissions.
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• Experience implementing new analytical technologies or laboratory processes.
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• Experience with statistical/data-analysis software.
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• Experience working in a multidisciplinary pharmaceutical product development organization.
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Important: Experience with aerosol science or OINDPs is preferred, not required.

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