Associate Director, Analytical Development (Process) 25072

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for human disease.  Through its proprietary gene knockout technology, the company is dedicated to discovering and developing breakthrough treatments for human disease.  Lexicon currently has development programs underway for such areas of major unmet medical need as irritable bowel syndrome, cognitive disorders, autoimmune diseases, and carcinoid syndrome.  The company has used its proprietary gene knockout technology to discover more than 100 promising drug targets and create an extensive pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs in the therapeutic areas of cardiology, gastroenterology, immunology and oncology, metabolism, neurology and ophthalmology.  To focus its commitment, Lexicon initiated its 10TO10 program to advance 10 new drug candidates into human clinical trials by the end of 2010.  To advance the development and commercialization of its programs, Lexicon is working both independently and through collaborators including Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Genentech, Inc. and N.V. Organon. 

 

We are currently recruiting for an Associate Director, Analytical Development (Process) 25072

 

Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing analytical development and quality control at GMP contract manufacture organizations. Additional duties will include developing and implementing chromatographic analytical methods in support of process development for clinical compounds, managing reference materials and conducting developmental stability studies.

 

Qualifications

 MS or PhD degree in analytical chemistry or a related field 5-15 years of analytical development experience in a GMP environment Experience should include development and validation of chromatographic methodsExcellent oral and written communication skills are required 

 

 

 

 

 

Employees have the opportunity to make significant, personal contributions to the growth and development of the Company. In return, Lexicon is dedicated to providing our employees with opportunities for career development, training, exciting research assignments and a comprehensive benefits program that is part of a progressive compensation package.

 

 Lexicon's chemical operations are located at our 19-acre, state-of-the-art research facility just minutes from Princeton University in New Jersey.  The greater Princeton area offers advantages for every lifestyle — from city conveniences to beautiful suburban neighborhoods to rural tranquility.  Located midway between New York City and Philadelphia, the greater Princeton area is home to 13 different municipalities with more than 350,000 residents. Candidates should readily find first class cultural and recreational activities as well as attractive housing options.

 

To apply, please e-mail your resume to:  opportunities@lexpharma.com and reference requisition 25224 in your subject line. Alternatively, you can apply on line at the following website: http://www.lexpharma.com/careers/index.html

 

For additional information about Lexicon and its programs, please visit www.lexpharma.com

 

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.