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Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D

Alvotech
6-8 years
INR 12 LPA – 18 LPA
Remote
1 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM

Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D

Location: Bangalore
Work Model: Partially Remote
Employment Type: Full Time


Job Overview

The Senior Scientist, Analytical R&D is responsible for supporting biosimilar development programs through Critical Quality Attribute (CQA) assessments, analytical strategy development, scientific data interpretation, protocol authoring, and preparation of regulatory-ready reports. The role plays a key part in analytical similarity and comparability assessments while collaborating closely with Analytical Development, Process Development, and Regulatory Affairs teams.


Key Responsibilities

Analytical Strategy & CQA Assessment

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

  • Define analytical strategies based on product characteristics, risk assessments, and regulatory expectations.

  • Support biosimilarity and comparability studies through scientifically justified analytical approaches.

  • Apply CQA-based methodologies to assess product quality and comparability.

Scientific Documentation & Reporting

  • Author and review study protocols with:

    • Scientific rationale

    • Acceptance criteria

    • CQA-based strategies

  • Interpret analytical data and provide concise scientific conclusions.

  • Author and review study reports for analytical similarity and comparability assessments.

  • Prepare technical content for regulatory submissions and supporting documentation.

  • Ensure reports are scientifically accurate, regulatory compliant, and submission-ready.

Data Analysis & Interpretation

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

  • Interpret complex multi-attribute datasets and provide scientifically justified conclusions.

  • Analyze trends and identify potential product quality risks.

  • Support investigations related to analytical deviations and unexpected results.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:

    • Analytical Development Teams

    • Process Development Teams

    • Regulatory Affairs Teams

    • Quality Teams

  • Provide scientific expertise during project discussions and development activities.

  • Support decision-making related to product characterization and biosimilarity assessments.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

  • Contribute to preparation of:

    • Analytical Similarity (AS) Reports

    • Comparability Assessments

    • Regulatory Submission Documents

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • ICH Guidelines

    • Biosimilar Development Requirements

    • Regulatory Expectations

  • Support responses to regulatory queries when required.


Qualifications

Education

  • Master's Degree (MS) in:

    • Biochemistry

    • Analytical Chemistry

    • Biotechnology

    • Related Scientific Discipline

OR

  • PhD in:

    • Biochemistry

    • Analytical Chemistry

    • Biotechnology

    • Related Scientific Discipline

Experience

  • MS with 6–10+ years of relevant industry experience.

OR

  • PhD with 2–4+ years of relevant industry experience.


Experience (Minimum Required)

  • Experience in biosimilar analytical characterization.

  • Experience authoring scientific reports and technical documentation.

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Analytical Similarity Studies

    • Comparability Assessments

    • Biosimilarity Principles

    • ICH Comparability Guidelines

    • Forced Degradation Studies

  • Experience reviewing and interpreting analytical characterization data.

  • Strong scientific writing and communication skills.

  • Ability to independently evaluate analytical results and provide recommendations.


Preferred Technical Skills

Analytical Characterization Techniques

  • HPLC / UPLC

  • Chromatographic Analysis

  • CE-SDS

  • cIEF

  • LC-MS

  • Glycan Analysis

  • Analytical Ultracentrifugation (AUC)

  • Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)

  • FTIR

  • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

  • Circular Dichroism (CD)