Senior Analytical Scientist (Chromatography)

MedinCell® is a fast-growing pharmaceutical company developing innovative long-acting injectable therapies based on its proprietary BEPO® technology.

Our mission is to improve and protect the health of people worldwide while ensuring fair value sharing with our employees—each of whom becomes a shareholder shortly after joining. With a diverse team representing more than 27 nationalities, we foster a highly collaborative and international work environment.

We are looking for a Senior Analytical Scientist – Chromatography to join our Analytical Development & Testing team in Montpellier. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the development of innovative therapies by designing and delivering robust analytical methods. You will contribute directly to project success by ensuring high-quality, reliable data to support development and regulatory activities.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop robust chromatographic methods (HPLC/U

• PLC)Apply Quality-by-Design (QbD) principles and risk-based approaches
• Perform method development, pre-validation, and transfer activities
• Analyze, interpret, and present scientific data to support decision-making
• Prepare, review, and update SOPs and analytical documents
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Regulatory, Process Development, Project Management)
• Interact with external partners, including CDMOs, and support method transfer
• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions in English
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practices
• Identify and evaluate new analytical technologies to expand capabilities

Require ments

Must have

• MSc in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HPLC/UPLC method development and pre-validation in an R&D environment
• Strong experience with Empower3 software
• Solid knowledge of analytical method development principles
• Experience working in a GMP/GLP environment and knowledge of ICH guidelines
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Nice-to have

• Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) tools (e.g., Fusion QbD or equivalent)
• Knowledge of QbD principles applied to analytical methods
• Experience with mass spectrometry (MS) or other analytical techniques
• Experience in an international environment

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesScientific / Technical

• Strong expertise in analytical method development and chromatographic techniques
• Good knowledge of analytical instrumentation and troubleshooting
• Understanding of statistics and experimental design

Soft skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Adaptability in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on innovative long-acting therapies with global impact
• Employee shareholding program
• Collaborative and international work environment
• Exposure to cross-functional and high-impact projects
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package