Head of Analytical Development, R&D

Head of Analytical Development, R&D

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest level of care and well-being for farm animals, companion animals and wildlife.

Indeed, our "Together, Beyond Animal Health" vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Your missions

Located 1 hour from Rennes and Le Mans and 1.5 hours from Paris by train, the Ceva Laval Campus is our centre of excellence for companion animals.

Within the Research and Development department of this campus, we are looking for an Analytical Manager to strengthen the analytical development team. As part of the pharmaceutical R&D team, you will contribute to the development of future pharmaceutical products for the Ceva group.

• Ensuring the analytical development of the products entrusted to you, in accordance with development plans and specifications. This involves developing methods for dosing and characterisation using HPLC, UHPLC, GC, KF, IR, UV, dissolution, etc., either in-house or through subcontractors.
• Working closely with the formulation department and various project team members: Project Manager, Industrial Development, EU and US Regulatory Affairs Manager, etc.
• Managing a team of analytical technicians (planning their activities, providing technical support, etc.).
• Pre-validate analytical methods and draft pre-validation protocols and reports in accordance with international guidelines (ICH, VICH, FDA, EMA, etc.).
• Managing the transfer of analytical methods to and from internal QC laboratories or international subcontractors (drafting protocols and reports, choosing acceptance criteria, etc.).
• Coordinating activities related to cGMP compliance in the analytical laboratory (drafting procedures, monitoring CAPA, deviations, etc.).
• Drafting the analytical documentation required for new marketing authorisation applications and monitoring technological and documentary developments concerning pharmacopoeias.

Your profile

Education and experience

You have a five-year degree, Master's degree or PhD in analytical chemistry.

You have at least five years of successful experience in this role.

Technical skills

• Proficiency in HPLC/UPLC techniques (UV detection, MS) and dissolution testing.
• Essential experience in managing analytical technicians, preferably acquired in a pharmaceutical setting in a cGMP environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the prerequisites for developing HPLC-UPLC methods and dissolution testing.

Behavioural skills

• Excellent team player with good adaptability and communication skills.
• Rigorous, organized and interested in integrating international standards into analytical development processes.
• Autonomy, rigour, coordination, analytical and synthesis skills, and good interpersonal skills are your assets for success in this position.

Your benefits at Ceva

• Fixed + variable remuneration
• Meal vouchers (face value €10.25, 60% of which is paid for by the company)
• RTT (reduced working hours), Time Savings Account
• Profit‑sharing, incentive schemes, attractive company savings plan
• Mutual insurance and provident fund
• CSE benefits and an association offering activities on campus (yoga, fitness, cooking classes, creative arts, etc.) and off campus (after‑work events, indoor football tournaments, etc.)