Associate Director, Analytical Services

Replimune • Framingham, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Analytical Services provides strategic and operational leadership for Replimune’s Analytical Services laboratory while maintaining an active technical role. The position ensures compliant, timely, and efficient delivery of analytical data supporting process development, including process and product characterization studies, manufacturing investigations, analytical method investigations, and analytical method lifecycle management.

Working within a small team, the Associate Director maintains technical expertise through direct laboratory involvement while leading, coaching, and developing team members. Approximately 50% of the role is dedicated to laboratory-based activities, data review, and technical troubleshooting. The remaining responsibilities include departmental management, strategic and resource planning, and operational oversight.

The role is based at Replimune’s Framingham location and typically requires working onsite five days per week.

Requirements

• BSc degree in a relevant biological science.
• At least 8 years of experience in analytical sciences, including analytical method development, analytical services, or analytical sciences, preferably in a GMP-compliant environment.
• Experience supporting analytical activities for product development, technology transfer, regulatory submissions, and commercial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of analytical method development, qualification, validation, transfer, and lifecycle management principles.
• Thorough understanding of current regulatory requirements and practical experience with analytical testing supporting GMP operations.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work across functions and influence decision-making through partnership and engagement.
• Ability to interface effectively with management, other groups, and project teams.
• Computer processing literacy and experience in statistical analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• MSc, PhD, or other postgraduate degree in biochemistry or a related science.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership for the Analytical Services team.
• Act as the technical expert for analytical methodologies and laboratory operations.
• Plan and prioritize analytical testing activities, allocating resources effectively and aligning work with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Lead analytical troubleshooting and support resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Support laboratory activities during periods of high workload or resource constraints.
• Perform routine analytical testing and data review as needed to support departmental deliverables.
• Ensure testing follows approved methods, procedures, and quality standards.
• Oversee analytical method lifecycle activities, including method development, qualification, transfer, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Review, interpret, and approve analytical data and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align analytical activities with project timelines.
• Drive laboratory efficiency, standardization, and right-first-time performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and laboratory resource utilization.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Analytical Services personnel, including training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Manage laboratory resources, equipment, and consumables to support uninterrupted operations.
• Support budget planning and monitoring for laboratory operations and capital investments.

Benefits

• Annual performance incentive bonus.
• New-hire equity and ongoing performance-based equity.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid holidays, including a year-end shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior