Director Drug Product

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Position Title : Director / Sr Director Drug Product

Department : CMC

Location : San Diego, CA (Hybrid) in office Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday (3days / week)

Reports To : Vice President, CMC

Position Overview

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end development and manufacturing strategies for biologic drug products, ensuring consistent production, compliance, and clinical supply. The role requires close collaboration across technical, quality, regulatory, and supply chain functions to support process development, technology transfer, and external manufacturing partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead drug product development and GMP manufacturing at external partners across various formats (e.g., PFS, autoinjectors).
• Oversee technology transfers, process scale-up, validation, and clinical / commercial batch execution.
• Manage cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and supply readiness.
• Guide CDMO / CRO relationships, ensuring phase-appropriate development and execution.
• Author technical documentation and CMC sections of regulatory submissions.

Education

Advanced degree (PhD or MS with extensive experience) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering).

Qualifications

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Research, Manufacturing, and Science

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Biotechnology Research, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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