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Associate Director / Senior Scientist, Product Development
1660 S Amphlett Blvd Ste 360 San Mateo, CA 94402 US
Job Description
Education and experience:
- Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical sciences, Chemical engineering, Biochemical engineering or related field.
- 6-10 years in lipid formulations, liposomes or related drug delivery technologies.
- 2-5 years of manufacturing process development (lyophilization) is a plus.
- Extensive experience working with CDMOs is required.
- Late-stage product development experience is required.
- Experience authoring CMC dossiers for FDA, EMA and other regulatory agencies is a must.
- Knowledge and experience in drug-device development, inhalation drug delivery is a plus.
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, ICH, FDA, Health Canada and MHRA Regulations is required
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Strategy: Oversee product development for biologics, proteins, and peptides, managing projects with CDMOs. Develop and execute strategies aligned with company mission and regulatory standards.
- Product Development: Research, design and execute controlled experiments, with high attention to detail to development of stable and effective drug product, fit for commercialization. Conduct QbD experiments to identify CQAs that impact product performance and stability. Conduct registration enabling stability studies and product characterization studies per appropriate ICH guidance's. Experience working on lipid based and / or protein-based biologics is required. Experience with lyophilization process development and optimization is a plus.
- CDMO/CMO Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison with external manufacturing / analytical partners. Ensure effective communication and coordination to meet project timelines and quality expectations.
- Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and review documentation for regulatory submissions (INDs, BLAs, NDAs). Ensure adherence to cGMP and regulatory requirements. Experience authoring late-stage regulatory dossiers, particularly BLAs is required.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality Assurance teams to integrate product development within overall project goals.
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Address and resolve formulation, process optimization, analytical issues during development and manufacturing. Implement corrective and preventive actions as needed.
Ideal candidates will have the following skills:
- Technical Expertise: Experience with lipid-based products (including proteins) and drug-device combination products is required. Experience with manufacturing process development and validation is preferred.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and submission processes for IND and BLA.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Results oriented. Strong initiative, accountability and willingness to take ownership and drive projects to completion. Work independently with CDMOs without close supervision.
- Proven ability to operate effectively across a matrix organization to drive programs according to timelines; ability to articulate project objectives and priorities
- Dynamic thinker with a sense of urgency and a bias toward action
- Must be comfortable and confident challenging the status quo and pushing the teams to look at issues and opportunities from all angles
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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