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Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D

Alvotech
6-10 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D

Company

Alvotech

Job Details

  • Job Title: Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D

  • Job Requisition ID: JR100292

  • Employment Type: Full-Time

  • Work Mode: Partially Remote

  • Location: Bangalore Office, India

  • Posted: 27 Days Ago


Position Summary

The Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D will support biosimilar development programs through Critical Quality Attribute (CQA) assessments, analytical strategy development, data interpretation, protocol authoring, and scientific reporting. The role plays a key part in Analytical Similarity (AS) and Comparability studies, ensuring scientifically robust and regulatory-compliant analytical evaluations.


Key Responsibilities

CQA Assessment & Analytical Strategy

  • Conduct Critical Quality Attribute (CQA) assessments for biosimilar programs.

  • Develop and implement CQA-based analytical strategies.

  • Apply risk-based approaches to biosimilarity assessments and comparability evaluations.

  • Define acceptance criteria and scientific rationale for analytical studies.

Protocol & Report Authoring

  • Author and review study protocols with clear scientific objectives and methodology.

  • Prepare and review scientific reports supporting:

    • Analytical Similarity (AS) studies

    • Comparability assessments

    • Biosimilar development programs

  • Contribute technical content for regulatory submissions and responses.

Data Analysis & Interpretation

  • Interpret complex analytical datasets and generate scientifically sound conclusions.

  • Review analytical results for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with study objectives.

  • Provide clear scientific justification for observed analytical differences or similarities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:

    • Analytical Development teams

    • Process Development teams

    • Regulatory Affairs teams

  • Support scientific discussions and strategic decision-making for biosimilar programs.


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Master’s Degree (MS) in:

    • Biochemistry

    • Analytical Chemistry

    • Biotechnology

    • Related Scientific Discipline

    Experience Required: 6–10+ years

OR

  • PhD in:

    • Biochemistry

    • Analytical Chemistry

    • Biotechnology

    • Related Scientific Discipline

    Experience Required: 2–4+ years


Required Experience

Biosimilar Development

  • Experience in biosimilar analytical characterization.

  • Strong background in analytical similarity assessments.

  • Experience in scientific report writing and documentation.

Regulatory & Scientific Knowledge

  • Understanding of:

    • ICH Comparability Guidelines

    • Analytical Similarity principles

    • Forced Degradation studies

    • Biosimilarity assessment methodologies

Technical Competencies

  • Strong scientific writing and technical communication skills.

  • Ability to critically review analytical data and reports.

  • Experience supporting regulatory documentation and submissions.


Preferred Technical Skills

Analytical Characterization Techniques

Hands-on experience or technical oversight in one or more of the following:

  • HPLC / UPLC-based analytical chromatography techniques

  • CE-SDS (Capillary Electrophoresis-Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate)

  • cIEF (Capillary Isoelectric Focusing)

  • LC-MS (Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry)

  • Glycan Analysis

  • AUC (Analytical Ultracentrifugation)

  • DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering)

  • FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy)

  • DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry)

  • CD (Circular Dichroism)

Protein Characterization & Stability

Knowledge of degradation pathway analysis, including:

  • Oxidation

  • Deamidation

  • Aggregation

  • Fragmentation

Biosimilarity & Risk Assessment

  • CQA assessment and risk ranking methodologies.

  • Biosimilarity evaluation frameworks.

  • Comparability study design and interpretation.

Data Interpretation

  • Ability to analyze complex multi-attribute datasets.

  • Generate scientifically defensible conclusions and justifications.

  • Experience preparing:

    • Analytical Similarity (AS) Reports

    • Comparability Assessments

    • Regulatory-ready technical documentation


Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and scientific reasoning skills.

  • Excellent technical writing and documentation abilities.

  • Attention to detail and data quality.

  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

  • Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

  • Ability to communicate complex scientific findings clearly and effectively.


Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in biosimilar analytical characterization, CQA assessment, and comparability studies, along with strong expertise in protein characterization techniques and regulatory documentation. This role is particularly suited for professionals from the biologics, biosimilars, biopharmaceutical, or analytical development sectors.