Senior Director, CMC

7 days ago


California USA, United States Meet Full time
Senior Director, CMC Job Description

Meet is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director, CMC to lead and oversee CMC activities related to drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, and supply chain. This role requires deep expertise in small molecules pharmaceutical development and commercialization, as well as a strong understanding of regulatory requirements for rare disease therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, optimize, and scale-up drug substance and drug product processes to ensure robust and scalable manufacturing processes for clinical and commercial production.
  • Ensure all CMC activities comply with regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.) and industry standards.
  • Implement supply chain resources, partners, and procedures related to commercialization.
  • Prepare and review CMC sections of regulatory submissions, including IND, BLA, NDA, and MAA.
  • Represent the company in regulatory interactions and inspections related to CMC activities.
  • Provide technical oversight and manage Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) for process optimization, cGMP manufacture, and supply of Drug Substance (DS) and Drug Product (DP) in support of ongoing clinical programs through commercialization.
  • Ensure efficient, cost-effective manufacturing of drug substance and drug product through commercialization.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including CMOs, CROs, and suppliers.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage external vendors to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Perform demand planning, project execution, supply chain management, and budget management.
  • Define and implement external manufacturing policies, business processes, and systems.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality, regulatory, and clinical, to support CMC activities.
  • Prepare contingency plans as appropriate and communicate issues, risks, and proposed mitigation plans; execute agreed-upon plans in a timely manner.
  • Mentor and develop team members, providing guidance and support for professional growth.
Requirements
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in chemical engineering, chemistry, organic chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in CMC drug substance or drug product development and manufacturing, with small molecule experience a must and a focus on commercialization of rare disease products preferred.
  • Strong background in outsourced drug substance clinical development through commercialization is required, as is experience in outsourced development through commercialization of solid oral dosage forms, modified-release formulations, and pediatric formulations.
  • Substantial experience in managing US CRO/CMOs for the manufacture of cGMP DSs and DPs; experience collaborating with international CROs/CMOs a plus.
  • Knowledge of GMP quality systems.
  • Strong project leadership presence with excellent organizational skills and strong attention to details; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong technical judgment; a problem solver with the ability to successfully and proactively identify and manage potential risks across all relevant areas.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines for drug development and manufacturing.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

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