Analytical Chemistry Manager

Job description

At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers’ crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Summary The Global Analytical Quality Manager is responsible for defining and leading FMC’s global analytical quality framework for Active Ingredients and formulations, covering both internal manufacturing and externally tolled production. The role provides global ownership for analytical quality standards, method governance, laboratory capability, and analytical support for toll manufacturing, with a strong operational focus on APAC. A key accountability is early and active leadership in the setup and operationalization of the new analytical laboratory in Schaffhausen, ensuring laboratory design, equipment strategy, methods, and team capabilities are aligned with business and quality needs. Location: Schaffhausen Main Responsibilities Define, implement, and maintain global analytical quality standards, governance, and testing strategies for Active Ingredient, formulation manufacturing, and externally tolled production Provide global oversight of analytical quality for toll manufacturing, ensuring consistent application of analytical controls, methods, and quality requirements Lead analytical involvement in the design, setup, and operationalization of the Schaffhausen analytical laboratory, including laboratory strategy, equipment, and capabilities Drive analytical technology leadership through the evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of analytical methods, technologies, and capital projects Oversee the analytical method lifecycle, including method development, validation, transfer, governance, and ongoing performance monitoring Serve as the global escalation point for complex analytical quality issues, supporting investigations, risk mitigation, and resolution across the network Provide analytical expertise to support Intellectual Property, Brand Protection, customer, regulatory, and internal audit activities Lead and develop analytical quality teams through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing, fostering strong scientific expertise and a culture of quality excellence Mandatory Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline required; Master’s or PhD preferred Minimum 7 years of experience in analytical chemistry, quality control, or quality assurance within a regulated manufacturing or R&D environment Proven leadership in laboratory safety, with a strong track record of establishing and maintaining safe working practices Strong technical expertise in analytical method development, validation, transfer, and troubleshooting using techniques such as HPLC, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS, IR spectroscopy, and titration Experience supporting analytical technology transfer, preferably including collaboration with external manufacturing or external manufacturing partners Strong analytical thinking and sound decision-making skills, with a pragmatic, data-driven approach to problem solving Ability to interpret and apply complex scientific principles within a global manufacturing and quality environment Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across functions, regions, and cultures Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and drive results in cross-functional and matrix organizations