<p>A large biopharmaceutical organization in the Greater Houston / College Station, TX area is seeking an Analytical Project Leader (APL) for a full-time contract engagement estimated at six months with strong potential for extension. This role sits at the intersection of analytical development and program leadership — serving as the technical lead and primary client contact across CMC and biopharmaceutical development programs spanning biologics, monoclonal antibodies, and viral gene therapy. The compensation is highly competitive at $75–$100 per hour plus per diem for travel, making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced analytical scientist ready to step into a high-visibility client-facing leadership role.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly rate of $75–$100 depending on experience level (APL vs. Senior APL)</li> <li>Per diem provided for travel</li> <li>Full-time contract engagement with an estimated six-month duration and potential for extensions</li> <li>Immediate start available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Serve as the technical lead and primary client contact for analytical development programs across multiple simultaneous engagements</li> <li>Drive analytical strategy development and execution across the full CMC development lifecycle, including method development, validation, qualification, and transfer</li> <li>Support CMC regulatory submissions including IND and/or BLA documentation</li> <li>Work cross-functionally with Analytical Development, QC, Validation, Tech Transfer, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams</li> <li>Manage sponsor relationships and present technical data and program updates directly to clients</li> <li>Apply stage-gate development processes and risk-based decision-making frameworks across programs</li> <li>Analytical testing platforms support biologics, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), and viral gene therapy (VGT) product modalities</li> <li>Two-tiered role structure: APL (5–8 years experience) and Senior APL (10+ years experience with senior client-facing leadership background)</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related scientific discipline</li> <li>APL level: 5–8 years of biopharmaceutical analytical development experience, including at least 2 years of program coordination responsibility</li> <li>Senior APL level: 10+ years of biopharmaceutical analytical development experience, including at least 5 years of client-facing program leadership</li> <li>Demonstrated expertise in analytical method development, validation, qualification, and technology transfer</li> <li>Direct experience supporting CMC regulatory submissions (IND and/or BLA)</li> <li>Familiarity with biologics, mAb, and/or viral gene therapy analytical testing platforms</li> <li>PMP certification or formal project management training preferred</li> <li>Strong cross-functional collaboration, client communication, and technical presentation skills</li> <li>Must be able to pass a criminal background check as required by state law for this employment type</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>The Greater Houston area is one of the most dynamic life sciences and energy corridors in the United States, offering a low cost of living relative to other major biotech hubs, no state income tax, and a diverse, cosmopolitan culture. College Station sits within the broader Houston–Bryan–College Station corridor, home to Texas A&M University and a growing bioscience ecosystem, with easy access to Houston's Texas Medical Center — the largest medical complex in the world. The region offers warm weather year-round, a robust restaurant and arts scene, and straightforward access to Gulf Coast recreation and major international airports.</p>