Vice President – CMC & Technical Operations

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Vice President/Senior Director for CMC overseeing strategy and execution at biotechnology company. Leading efforts from Phase 3 through regulatory approval and commercial launch.

Responsibilities:

  • Own sponsor-side pharmaceutical CMC strategy and decision-making from Phase 3 through commercial launch
  • Serve as the company's single accountable leader for manufacturing strategy, regulatory CMC, commercial readiness, and lifecycle management
  • Translate CMC gaps, risks, and regulatory expectations into practical execution plans with clear priorities, timelines, resources, owners, and decision points
  • Prepare, review, and maintain clear, technically consistent CMC source documents and submission-ready materials
  • Develop CMC strategies for key regulatory meetings and phase-transition decisions
  • Lead technology transfer, manufacturing campaign planning, process validation, supply planning, and commercial readiness
  • Assess CMC aspects of Business Development assets or potential acquisitions as required

Requirements:

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
  • 15+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience in CMC, pharmaceutical development, technical operations, manufacturing, or related functions
  • Demonstrated experience serving as the sponsor-side CMC lead for a late-stage pharmaceutical development program
  • Hands-on experience writing, preparing, reviewing, or defending CMC content for regulatory submissions and health authority interactions
  • Strong working knowledge of FDA CMC expectations, ICH guidelines, cGMP requirements, pharmaceutical manufacturing, analytical development, stability, specifications, and control strategy
  • Demonstrated success working with CDMOs, analytical laboratories, suppliers, consultants, or other external partners
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functionally across Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program Management, and executive stakeholders

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities