Senior Director, Bioanalysis

Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver disease that can progress to cirrhosis, liver failure, need for liver transplantation and premature mortality. Every member of our Madrigal team is connected by our shared purpose: leading the fight against MASH. Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by both the FDA and European Commission for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (F4c). Our success is driven by our people. We are building a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values scientific excellence, operational rigor, and collaboration.

About the role

The Senior Director, Bioanalysis will provide strategic leadership and end-to-end accountability for bioanalytical sciences across a portfolio of clinical and nonclinical development programs. This individual will define and drive bioanalytical strategies that enable critical program decisions, ensuring generation of high-quality, regulatory-compliant data to support pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) evaluations. Operating within a predominantly outsourced model, this individual oversees external bioanalytical partners and serves as a key scientific leader in bioanalytical sciences across the organization. This role has significant cross-functional influence, contributing to regulatory engagement and successful advancement of innovative therapeutics across modalities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement bioanalytical strategies across a portfolio of programs through external partnerships to support all phases of clinical and nonclinical development programs ensuring scientific and regulatory rigor as well as identifying and guiding needed innovation
• Select, manage, and evaluate CRO partners to ensure high-quality delivery, timeline adherence, and budget performance
• Develop and implement a scalable CRO partnering strategy, including assay transfer, cross-validation, and lifecycle management across programs
• Provide oversight of assay development, qualification, validation, and sample analysis conducted by external partners
• Develop bioanalytical strategy for all modalities in the preclinical and clinical portfolio, e.g., small molecules, siRNA, and emerging therapeutic platforms
• Ensure all bioanalytical activities meet global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines, including ICH M10; GLP/GCP as applicable)
• Review and approve bioanalytical documentation, including protocols, validation reports, study reports, and stability/interference assessments, ensuring data integrity and scientific rigor
• Lead issue identification and resolution, driving continuous improvement in CRO performance and data quality
• Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Translational Medicine, Regulatory, and other R&D functions to support program progression
• Contribute to and lead bioanalytical strategy for regulatory submissions (IND/CTA, NDA/BLA), including regulator engagement and responses
• Serve as the internal thought leader and subject matter expert in bioanalytical sciences, shaping platform and portfolio-level strategy
• Represent the bioanalytical function externally through scientific conferences, publications, and collaborations
• Demonstrate results-oriented execution with strong accountability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving development environment

Requirements

• Advanced degree in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or a related field preferred (Ph.D. or similar)
• >15 years of experience, with postgraduate education and training included
• Demonstrated experience supporting both clinical and nonclinical development programs
• Proven success leading bioanalytical activities in an outsourced/CRO-based model
• Strong scientific judgment with the ability to balance rigor, speed, and risk
• Effective communicator with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Skills

• Comprehensive expertise in LC-MS/MS for quantitative bioanalysis in biological matrices is required
• Deep expertise in bioanalytical assay development and validation is required
• Familiarity with hybridization-based assays, ligand binding assays, and immunoassays is strongly preferred
• Thorough understanding of global regulatory expectations for bioanalytical methods and data is required

Pay

A good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $273,366 - $314,989 per year. Base salary is determined by several factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs, and market demands.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including flexible paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
• 401(k) offerings (traditional, Roth, and employer match)
• Equity grants for all employees, aligning individual and company performance
• Additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life insurance, legal services, and other offerings
• Mental health benefits through our Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process