This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 5 years

Location: Baddi , Himachal pradesh

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Analytics Lab Head to lead and manage our laboratory's analytical operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and productive analytical outputs that support product development, regulatory requirements, and commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise in analytical methodologies, and a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams in a high-paced lab environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee Analytical Operations:
Lead all day-to-day operations of the commercial analytics lab, ensuring seamless execution of analytical tasks and project deliverables.
- Ensure Quality & Compliance:
Establish, implement, and monitor laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with internal quality standards, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, FDA, ICH).
- Method Development:
Spearhead the development, validation, and optimization of robust analytical methods to support R&D;, product development, and manufacturing.
- Instrumentation & Maintenance:
Oversee the operation, calibration, and maintenance of all analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR), ensuring maximum uptime and reliability.
- Data Analysis & Reporting:
Review and interpret analytical data, generate accurate reports,



and provide scientific insights to support product innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Team Management:
Lead and mentor a team of analytical chemists and technicians. Develop training plans, set performance goals, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Quality Control:
Implement stringent quality control measures across all analytical processes to ensure reliability, accuracy, and reproducibility of results.
- Regulatory Compliance:
Keep abreast of current regulations and ensure the lab adheres to national and international regulatory guidelines. Participate in audits and provide documentation as needed.
- Product Development Support:
Collaborate closely with R&D;, production, and commercial teams to support new product development, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
- Efficiency & Cost Optimization:
Continuously evaluate lab workflows, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
- 5–7 years of hands-on experience in a commercial analytical laboratory, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Proven expertise in analytical method development, instrumentation handling, and data interpretation.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and compliance protocols.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

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