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**Team Leadership and Mentorship**:
- Lead and manage a team of Research Associates (RA) and Junior Research Scientists, ensuring optimal productivity and skill development.

- Provide technical guidance in troubleshooting complex analytical instrument issues (HPLC, LC-MS, NMR, GC, IR) and resolve analysis problems independently.

- Mentor team members in advanced analytical techniques and guide them in troubleshooting experimental challenges.

**Project Coordination and Technical Execution**:
- Oversee the execution of complex projects, ensuring that experiments are designed and carried out in accordance with client requirements and project objectives.

- Demonstrate expertise in developing robust analytical methods for various compounds, including method validation and process development for scale-up of APIs.

- Coordinate multiple projects by allocating resources effectively, monitoring timelines, and ensuring all data meet quality and regulatory standards.

**Advanced Analytical Interpretation**:
- Exhibit expert-level skills in interpreting complex analytical data from techniques such as NMR (structure elucidation), LC-MS (mass fragmentation patterns), HPLC (impurity profiling), GC (volatile analysis), and IR (functional group identification).

- Analyze complex impurity profiles, degradation pathways, and validate analytical methods for new molecules, ensuring high accuracy in results.

- Develop and refine process chemistry for compound scale-up, ensuring efficient and scalable synthesis routes with a clear understanding of analytical method development for each stage.

**Instrument Management and Troubleshooting**:
- Oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of key analytical instruments like HPLC, LC-MS, GC, FT-IR, NMR, and others.

- Ensure instrument performance through regular calibration, preventive maintenance, and adherence to SOPs to minimize downtime and ensure consistent data quality.

- Train team members in the use of cutting-edge technology platforms, ensuring they remain proficient with the latest instrument functionalities and software updates.

**Cross-Departmental Technical Collaboration**:
- Collaborate with R&D, QA, EHS, and Projects teams to provide technical solutions to complex analytical and process-related challenges.

- Actively participate in technical discussions with the chemistry and process development teams to resolve issues related to method development and scale-up chemistry.

**Client Relationship Management and Technical Reporting**:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular technical updates, addressing scientific concerns, and proposing adjustments to study design where needed.

- Generate comprehensive, high-level technical reports that include data interpretation, method validation outcomes, and process development summaries, tailored for client presentations.

In the three decades of its existence, Piramal Group has pursued a twin strategy of both organic and inorganic growth.

Driven by its core values, Piramal Group steadfastly pursues inclusive growth, while adhering to ethical and values-driven practices.

**Equal employment opportunity**

Piramal Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetics, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We base our employment decisions on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We endeavor to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruitment, selection, training, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions, including reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.

**Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS) **is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our customers through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including drug discovery solutions, process & pharmaceutical development services, clinical trial supplies, commercial supply of APIs, and finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services such as the development and manufacture of highly potent APIs, antibody-drug conjugations, sterile fill/finish, peptide products & services, and potent solid oral drug products. PPS also offers development and manufacturing services for biologics including vaccines, gene thera