Principal Scientist
Date: Mar 17, 2026
Location: Ahmedabad, GJ, IN, 382110
Company: Actylis
Actylis is a global solutions provider with over 75 years of experience, specializing in streamlining the management of critical ingredients and raw materials for our business partners.
We offer both sourcing and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet diverse and evolving needs, ensuring a reliable, agile, and secure supply network. Our commitment to customization allows us to create flexible solutions, whether it’s a unique specification, custom packaging, or tailored logistics strategies.
With deep expertise in quality and regulatory compliance, sourcing and logistics management, analytical services, and R&D support, we reduce complexities and mitigate risks, empowering our partners to focus on growing their business.
In furtherance of that goal, Actylis is seeking new members of the team. This expansion, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for challenge and growth, make Actylis the ideal place to work and thrive. We hope you’ll consider joining us!
Position Summary
Principal Scientist is Leading Analytical Research Development department. Facilitate resources to smooth working of new product development and existing products development activity in Analytical lab. Coordinate to Chemical Research Development department to developing and delivering the products.
Responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for an Analytical team involved in Method development, Method Transfer and Validation for various stages of drug development.
- Method Validation of analytical methods as per internal and specific regulatory guidelines and execution through proper protocols.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving analytical data.
- Effective method development ensures that laboratory resources are optimized, while methods meet the objectives required at each stage of drug development.
- Responsible for ensuring delivery timelines and adherence to customer quality and standards and customer Relationship management.
- Facilitating scientific and technical discussions with team members and external collaborators to resolve issues and communicating conclusions from stability studies.
- Participating with group members to explore innovative and improved ways for meeting the group's deliverables while contributing to the scientific depth of the group.
- Build a highly talented team to drive successful integration of objectives. Coach and develop staff; engage in the recruitment, training and retaining talented scientific pool and provide cross-training wherever required.
- Mentor and coach the existing team and develop a pipeline of high caliber and talented professionals with the right skill sets. Drive career advancement plans, objective / goal setting, deciding on the Goals & Objectives for direct reports and ensuring a similar approach for down the line reporting in the organization.
- Structure /improve processes and systems to ensure operational excellence in the organization. Direct and guide the team to engage in proposal writing, contract negotiation, sales presentations, and support of client relations.
- Develop productivity metrics and initiatives to improve productivity year on year through combination of talent, processes, and technology.
- Team Building.
- Periodically training of SOPs and guidelines of team members.
Required Experience & Knowledge
Education
M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Organic Chemistry or M.Pharm.
Experience
15 years to 20 years
Supervisory Responsibilities
Yes
Actylis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Actylis US does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.