Kymera Therapeutics

Associate Director, Analytical Development

Kymera Therapeutics$160K — $240K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field preferred, with 10+ years in CMC analytical development of small molecules.
  • Experience in developing impurity control strategies, specifically for PMIs and nitrosamines.
  • In-depth knowledge of late-phase method development, validation, and characterization of small molecules.
  • Proficient in HPLC, GC, MS, NMR, and several other analytical techniques.
  • Familiarity with compendial testing methods (USP/EP) for drug substance and product.
  • Skilled in managing cGMP stability studies at external labs.
  • Strong understanding of GLP, cGMP, and ICH requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Execute development and validation of critical analytical methods including HPLC and GC.
  • Ensure analytical methods and specs are robust for late-stage drug development.
  • Collaborate with CMC scientists on impurity characterization and testing results.
  • Design and oversee ICH stability programs for drug substances and products.
  • Manage daily analytical development activities at CDMOs and contract labs.
  • Enhance internal lab capabilities for analytical processes.
  • Prepare and review GMP documentation and support investigations of nonconformances.
  • Participate in drafting analytical sections of late-phase regulatory submissions.
  • Engage with health authorities on analytical queries and compliance.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package recognizing performance and results.
  • Eligibility for annual bonuses and equity participation.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
Full Job Description


How you'll make an impact:

As the Associate Director, Analytical Development, you will contribute to CMC activities supporting mid and late phase clinical development of Kymera's small-molecule protein degraders. You will use your scientific expertise to support CMC analytical development activities, in partnership with CDMOs.
  • Execute development and validation of critical analytical methods, including achiral and chiral HPLC, GC, IC, dissolution, and methods for quantification of potentially mutagenic impurities (PMIs) and nitrosamine impurities
  • Ensure analytical methods, control strategies, and specifications are robust and validated to support late stage activities from Phase 3 to commercial readiness
  • Partner with CMC scientist to understand and characterize drug substance and drug product-related impurities, including impurity formation and purging, and critically review analytical testing results
  • Design and monitor ICH stability programs for drug substance and drug product
  • Manage day-to-day analytical development and testing activities at CDMOs and contract test labs to ensure that projects remain on track
  • Contribute to implementing and operating analytical capabilities in Kymera's internal lab
  • Partner closely with CMC colleagues and QA to prepare and review GMP documentation, analytical data and technical reports, and support investigation of nonconformances (OOS/OOT results, deviations, etc.)
  • Participate in authoring and reviewing analytical sections of late phase regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, IMPD, NDA, MAA).
  • Support health authority interactions, including responses to agency questions related to analytical methods and controls.
  • Ensure analytical approaches meet global regulatory expectations and inspection readiness standards


Skills and experience you'll bring:
  • PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related life sciences field is preferred, but not required, with 10+ years of experience in CMC analytical development of small molecule drug substance and oral solid dosage forms
  • Experience in developing impurity control strategies, including potentially mutagenic impurities (PMIs) and nitrosamine impurities
  • In-depth expertise in late phase test method development, method validation/transfer, and characterization of small-molecule drugs
  • Broad analytics expertise with widely employed techniques - HPLC (UV, RID, ELSD, CAD), GC, MS, NMR, XRPD, DSC/TGA, KF, particle size analysis, and dissolution
  • Knowledgeable of compendial testing methods (USP/EP) used for DS and DP testing
  • Capable of designing, implementing, and managing cGMP stability studies for DS and DP at external labs
  • Strong working knowledge of GLP, cGMP, and ICH requirements
  • Prior experience writing analytical sections in NDA/MAA filings a plus
  • Experience working cross-functionally among project teams, including internal groups and external CDMOs
  • Scientific curiosity, problem-solving mindset, highly organized and detail-oriented, and excellent oral and written communication skills


Compensation
  • Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market-based, performance-driven pay.
  • The anticipated base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $240,000, with eligibility for annual bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Actual salary is based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate's depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.

About Kymera Therapeutics

Kymera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics that selectively degrade disease-causing proteins by harnessing the body's own natural protein degradation system. The company's proprietary targeted protein degradation platform, Pegasus, is designed to harness the body's natural protein recycling machinery to degrade disease-causing proteins, with a focus on undruggable and difficult-to-drug targets. Kymera's initial programs are focused on oncology and immunology, with a goal of delivering transformative therapies for patients with previously untreatable diseases. Kymera was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
Learn more about Kymera Therapeutics
Size
75 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Founded
2017
NASDAQ

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