Senior Scientist, Analytical Development and Quality Control

Kailera Therapeutics, Inc.
Waltham, MA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Senior Scientist, Analytical Development and Quality Control job at Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. requires a PhD with a minimum of 6 years of experience in analytical development and quality control, or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include overseeing analytical activities, ensuring data integrity, and complying with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • Participate in the assessment and selection of Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs)
  • Oversee analytical activities conducted by these CDMOs to ensure external partners fulfill technical needs and quality standards
  • Perform detailed review and provide data integrity oversight of data generated at CDMOs
  • Ensure appropriate methods are developed and implemented for drug substance and drug product based on identified critical quality attributes
  • Provide oversight of phase-appropriate method validation activities in alignment with current regulatory requirements
  • Oversee stability programs to support product retest, shelf-life, and expiration dating
  • Contribute to the preparation of data summaries and reports, and data review of regulatory submissions (INDs, NDAs, IMPDs)
  • Ensure analytical methods and data meet regulatory requirements, generate data to justify specification limits, and assess trends in stability data
  • Ensure all analytical activities comply with GMP, ICH guidelines, and other relevant regulations
  • Participate in internal and external investigations of quality events (e.g., deviations, CAPAs, OOS, etc.)
  • Work closely with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams to generate cGMP compliant data during product development and manufacturing
  • Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and external partners
  • Oversee the preparation and review of technical documents, including protocols, reports, and SOPs
  • Ensure data integrity and traceability in all analytical documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Year-end shutdown
  • Monthly wellness stipend
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Annual bonus opportunities
  • Equity grants
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