Pharmaceutical Jobs in New York
Pharmaceutical jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with demand concentrated in drug development, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island. Hiring ranges from entry-level lab technicians and pharmaceutical sales associates through senior scientists, medical science liaisons, and regulatory directors. Major employers with a lasting presence in New York include Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Regeneron, with the most consistent openings in oncology, biologics, and quality assurance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
Description: The Scientist, Analytical Chemistry is a mid-level analytical scientist opportunity supporting the analytical development of pharmaceutical oral dosage form. Fulfills a critical role in supporting the analytical development and validation/verification and method transfer of testing methods for the Quality control laboratory, to characterize drug substance, raw materials, and drug products. The individual is a part of the Quality Control Technical Services (QCTS) team which perform release testing of API, Excipients/raw materials, In-process and Finished products and stability study, cleaning verification samples following written procedures and applicable SOPs, calculate and report results on applicable specification documents.
Essential Functions:
- Perform physical and chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished pharmaceutical products, including products on stability, according to written methods, material specification, and company policies as identified in standard operating procedures (SOPs). Comply with cGMps, SOPs, and STPs to avoid out-of-specification situation. Assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution. Calibrate HPLC, Dissolution apparatus equipped with auto-sampler and/or in-line UV, pH meters, analytical balances, and Karl-Fischer titrator.
- Develop and validate analytical methods (mostly LC and GC) for active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients and dosage forms to be used in the analytical laboratory for routine analysis. Development and optimization of new and existing analytical methods for qualification, release testing of products.
- Provide training and guidance to laboratory analysts and group members aimed at developing technical capabilities. Expand analytical capabilities of the Analytical Group.
- Document steps followed during analysis execution, calculate and report results. Actively participate in investigation of laboratory results. Review laboratory analysis data for completeness, specification compliance, and compliance with company’s written policies.
- Provide timely responses to internal and external inquiries.
- Evaluate, recommend and implement new analytical technologies and instrumentation for testing
Additional Responsibilities:
- Stays abreast of new developments in analytical technologies. Contributes to improvement in laboratory operations to increase efficiency and GMP compliance. Leads team members on assigned projects, as required. Participates and leads scientific discussions on projects with cross-functional team. Assist the laboratory supervisor with handling non-routine special projects requiring activities such as out-of-specification investigations and out-of-alert limit investigations in the laboratory.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in chemistry or other relevant pharmaceutical sciences - Required
- Master Degree (MS/MA) in chemistry or other relevant pharmaceutical sciences - Preferred
Experience:
- 3 years or more in pharmaceutical experience (with Bachelor's Degree)
- 1 year or more in pharmaceutical experience (with Master's Degree)
Specialized Knowledge:
- Broad knowledge of modern analytical equipment and techniques. Must possess in-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques, such as spectrophotometric, dissolution and drug release, chromatographic techniques and measuring physical parameters (viscosity, particle size or droplet size by laser diffraction, melting point by DSC, water content by TGA, identification by XRPD, and other techniques). Must be able to follow compendial (USP/EP/BP/JP) procedures for analysis. Must understand and apply cGMP requirements applicable to quality control laboratory. Extensive experience in cGMP laboratory testing of pharmaceuticals. Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, Dissolution Apparatus, UV Spectrophotometer, FTIR, TLC, and MS. Method development and validation experience. Experience writing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods. Experience with regulatory document compilation.
Additional Requirement: This position requires successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test.
The base salary for this position ranges from $83,000 to $103,000 per year. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of base salary that Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills.
At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that helps you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.
About us
Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@amneal.com. Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.
Job Description
Description: The Scientist, Analytical Chemistry is a mid-level analytical scientist opportunity supporting the analytical development of pharmaceutical oral dosage form. Fulfills a critical role in supporting the analytical development and validation/verification and method transfer of testing methods for the Quality control laboratory, to characterize drug substance, raw materials, and drug products. The individual is a part of the Quality Control Technical Services (QCTS) team which perform release testing of API, Excipients/raw materials, In-process and Finished products and stability study, cleaning verification samples following written procedures and applicable SOPs, calculate and report results on applicable specification documents.
Essential Functions:
- Perform physical and chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished pharmaceutical products, including products on stability, according to written methods, material specification, and company policies as identified in standard operating procedures (SOPs). Comply with cGMps, SOPs, and STPs to avoid out-of-specification situation. Assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Use sonic sifter, laser diffraction, Karl Fischer, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Infra-red spectrophotometer, HPLC with UV detection as well as with conductivity detection, TLC, pH meter, and dissolution. Calibrate HPLC, Dissolution apparatus equipped with auto-sampler and/or in-line UV, pH meters, analytical balances, and Karl-Fischer titrator.
- Develop and validate analytical methods (mostly LC and GC) for active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients and dosage forms to be used in the analytical laboratory for routine analysis. Development and optimization of new and existing analytical methods for qualification, release testing of products.
- Provide training and guidance to laboratory analysts and group members aimed at developing technical capabilities. Expand analytical capabilities of the Analytical Group.
- Document steps followed during analysis execution, calculate and report results. Actively participate in investigation of laboratory results. Review laboratory analysis data for completeness, specification compliance, and compliance with company’s written policies.
- Provide timely responses to internal and external inquiries.
- Evaluate, recommend and implement new analytical technologies and instrumentation for testing
Additional Responsibilities:
- Stays abreast of new developments in analytical technologies. Contributes to improvement in laboratory operations to increase efficiency and GMP compliance. Leads team members on assigned projects, as required. Participates and leads scientific discussions on projects with cross-functional team. Assist the laboratory supervisor with handling non-routine special projects requiring activities such as out-of-specification investigations and out-of-alert limit investigations in the laboratory.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in chemistry or other relevant pharmaceutical sciences - Required
- Master Degree (MS/MA) in chemistry or other relevant pharmaceutical sciences - Preferred
Experience:
- 3 years or more in pharmaceutical experience (with Bachelor's Degree)
- 1 year or more in pharmaceutical experience (with Master's Degree)
Specialized Knowledge:
- Broad knowledge of modern analytical equipment and techniques. Must possess in-depth knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques, such as spectrophotometric, dissolution and drug release, chromatographic techniques and measuring physical parameters (viscosity, particle size or droplet size by laser diffraction, melting point by DSC, water content by TGA, identification by XRPD, and other techniques). Must be able to follow compendial (USP/EP/BP/JP) procedures for analysis. Must understand and apply cGMP requirements applicable to quality control laboratory. Extensive experience in cGMP laboratory testing of pharmaceuticals. Hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, Dissolution Apparatus, UV Spectrophotometer, FTIR, TLC, and MS. Method development and validation experience. Experience writing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and test methods. Experience with regulatory document compilation.
Additional Requirement: This position requires successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test.
The base salary for this position ranges from $83,000 to $103,000 per year. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of base salary that Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills.
At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that helps you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.
About us
Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@amneal.com. Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Pharmaceutical Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals21
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals16
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries3
- Vanda Pharmaceuticals2
- Ascent Pharmaceuticals1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals30
- Medical Devices15
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Education1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmaceutical jobs across New York.
- Active New York State pharmacist license issued by the New York State Education Department
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with GMP, GLP, or FDA regulatory compliance standards
- Proficiency in clinical data analysis, laboratory instrumentation, or drug formulation processes
- Strong written communication skills for regulatory submissions, protocols, or scientific reports
- Familiarity with ICH guidelines and experience supporting IND or NDA filing processes
Pharmaceutical Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmaceutical in New York?
The path depends on your specific pharmaceutical role. Pharmacists must earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and pass the NAPLEX and MPJE exams before applying for licensure through the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. Pharmaceutical scientists and regulatory specialists typically need a bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant science discipline. New York employers in drug development and manufacturing often look for candidates credentialed through programs at institutions like Columbia, St. John's University, or Long Island University.
Which companies hire pharmaceuticals in New York?
Employers hiring pharmaceuticals in New York right now include Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York is home to major global pharmaceutical headquarters and research campuses, meaning many openings are with companies that maintain large, permanent workforces rather than project-based hiring.
Which New York cities have the most pharmaceutical jobs?
Brookhaven, New York, and Hawthorne have the most pharmaceutical openings in New York. New York City leads because it anchors the region's largest corporate headquarters, hospitals, and biotech firms, while areas like Tarrytown and Pearl River in the Hudson Valley and Melville on Long Island reflect the manufacturing and research campuses that major pharmaceutical companies have operated there for decades.
Are there remote pharmaceutical jobs in New York?
Yes, but they are limited. About 39% of pharmaceutical openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that much of the work involves lab settings, manufacturing floors, or in-person clinical environments. The roles most likely to offer remote flexibility are in regulatory affairs, medical writing, pharmacovigilance, and pharmaceutical sales or medical science liaison positions.
How can I get hired as a pharmaceutical in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a pharmacy residency or a pharmaceutical sciences internship tied to a New York employer or academic medical center. Large New York health systems and manufacturers including those based in the Hudson Valley and Long Island regularly post associate scientist, quality control technician, and junior regulatory affairs roles that accept new graduates. A completed PharmD rotation at a New York clinical site, or an internship documented through the New York State Education Department's licensure process, gives candidates a concrete edge over unverified applicants.
Where can I find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to pharmaceutical jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings across specialties, experience levels, and locations. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly without creating an account or going through a separate sign-up process.
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