Senior Vice President, Technical Operations

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Remote (U.S.)Full-TimeExecutive
Salary315000 - 390000 USD per year
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Experience
15+ years

Requirements

  • PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline (strongly preferred); Bachelor’s or Master’s with significant relevant experience considered
  • 15+ years of progressive CMC experience in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing
  • Demonstrated senior-level ownership of CMC programs with significant small molecule experience
  • Strong record of accomplishments and successful leadership experience leading and executing CMC development and commercial manufacturing
  • Experience in an emerging pharmaceutical company that has scaled from early-stage product development to commercial operations
  • Demonstrated ability to build a successful technical and operations organizations
  • Deep understanding of GMP
  • Deep understanding of regulatory requirements
  • Deep understanding of small-molecule drug development
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated ability to think strategically
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems proactively in fast-moving environments
  • Strong conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills working with diverse organizations and cultures
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear, decision-ready messages for senior leadership and boards

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the end-to-end CMC strategy across development, clinical supply, scale-up, and commercialization for a portfolio of small-molecule programs
  • Operate with a high degree of independence and accountability, proactively identifying risks, tradeoffs, and opportunities across the CMC landscape
  • Anticipate CMC challenges well in advance and lead structured problem-solving efforts, balancing speed, quality, cost, and regulatory expectations
  • Build scalable CMC roadmaps aligned with clinical milestones, financing events, and long-term corporate strategy
  • Define CMC organizational requirements and ensure corporate objectives are delivered through internal and external resources
  • Select, manage, and hold CROs, CDMOs, and consultants accountable for performance, quality, and timelines
  • Develop and manage CMC budget
  • Support business development and evaluation of in licensing opportunities
  • Ensure reliable preclinical, clinical and future commercial supply of safe, high-quality drug products and lead development of manufacturing strategies
  • Provide senior technical oversight of process development, manufacturing, analytical development, and control strategies
  • Work collaboratively with Quality and Regulatory to ensure robust, phase-appropriate CMC execution
  • Oversee clinical supply planning, forecasting, and distribution
  • Oversee global CMC regulatory strategy, ensuring alignment with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory authorities
  • Oversee preparation, review, and approval of all CMC-related sections of INDs, NDAs, amendments, and variations
  • Oversee CMC related regulatory interactions, inspections, and agency meetings
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP and evolving regulatory expectations
  • Communicate CMC strategy, risks, and decision points clearly to the executive team and Board of Directors
  • Synthesize complex technical, regulatory, and operational topics into concise, executive-level summaries and visuals
  • Provide leadership with clear options, implications, and recommendations to support strategic and financial decisions
  • Act as a trusted advisor on CMC-related matters impacting valuation, timelines, and investor discussions
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