Sr Scientist - Analytical Development
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals · Irvine, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $120,000 - $168,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 89% of Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
- high 19 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
- Hiring momentum
- 25 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Tarsus Pharmaceuticals's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Tarsus Pharmaceuticals.
About this role
The Sr. Scientist in Analytical Development will lead analytical activities for clinical-stage drug substance and product development, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include developing and validating analytical methods, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing laboratory studies while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Tarsus Pharmaceuticals as an employer.
What you need
- PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline with 4+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience; or MS degree with 8–10 years, or BS degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting analytical development activities for Phase I–III clinical development programs
- Strong understanding of Quality by Design (QbD), risk-based analytical development, and control strategy development
- Working knowledge of ICH, compendial, FDA, cGMP, and CMC guidelines and industry best practices
Nice to have
- Experience with small peptides
- Experience with sterile, ophthalmic, injectable, or other complex dosage forms
- Experience with extractables/leachables, elemental impurities, forced degradation, characterization studies, and bioanalytical methods
- Experience managing CROs, CDMOs and external analytical laboratories
- Proven experience authoring and reviewing analytical CMC documentation for regulatory submissions
What you get
- Base pay range of $120,000 - $168,000 plus bonus and stock equity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Hybrid work environment
- Onsite gym, pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals
Worth weighing
- Travel required up to 30%, including international travel
- No specific mention of career growth opportunities or advancement
- The role involves significant collaboration with external partners, which may impact control over projects
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Listed by Tarsus Pharmaceuticals on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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