• Set and execute the global analytical development and quality control strategy aligned with Loyal’s corporate and CMC objectives. • Own the end-to-end analytical and QC lifecycle from early development through commercialization, including commercial QC readiness, product release, stability programs, and post-approval lifecycle management. • Serve as the accountable executive for GMP analytical and QC operations, ensuring inspection-ready systems and sustained regulatory compliance. • Act as a senior CMC leader on cross-functional program teams, influencing development strategy, timelines, and investment decisions. • Lead the development, validation, transfer, and lifecycle management of analytical methods and control strategies, with immediate focus on small-molecule oral solid dosage products, while supporting additional modalities as the pipeline evolves. • Lead cross-functional identification and lifecycle management of CQAs, specifications, and control strategies. • Establish and oversee commercial QC operations, including governance of external GMP testing laboratories and service providers. • Provide executive oversight of deviations, investigations, OOS/OOT events, and CAPAs related to analytical and QC activities. • Serve as a senior analytical subject-matter expert in interactions with FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and other global animal health regulatory agencies, including regulatory submissions, responses, and inspections. • Select, manage, and govern external analytical laboratories, CDMOs (as applicable), and other partners to ensure technical performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness. • Build, scale, and lead a high-performing QC and analytical development organization, including hiring, mentoring, and developing senior technical leaders. • Establish operating models that balance internal capabilities with strategic outsourcing to support a growing and commercial portfolio. • Manage resource planning, aligning analytical and QC investments with pipeline priorities and long-term business objectives.