Associate Director Process Chemistry

2 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States BioSpace, Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Associate Director, Process Chemistry to join our team at Novo Nordisk. As a key member of our Chemical Development department, you will be responsible for the design, development, and staffing of the RNAi Chemical Development capability at Dicerna and Novo Nordisk.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of biocatalytic and traditional synthetic processes to successfully transfer production internally or at external CMOs
  • Develop, mentor, and lead a team of process development chemists and engineers
  • Oversee the efficient utilization of a kilo lab pilot facility
  • Direct development and scale-up of liquid phase batch processes used to generate small molecules, oligonucleotide Intermediates, and API's
  • Analyze research data to identify and evaluate problems and determine appropriate solutions utilizing an array of analytical techniques
  • Support regulatory filings as necessary
  • Support the overall Chemical Development team goals with accurate budget and staff projections
Requirements
  • A PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related sciences with 8+ years of relevant experience, or MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related sciences with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Proven track record of experience in process chemistry with demonstrated expertise in the optimization and scale up of pharmaceutically relevant compounds
  • Well-versed in process scale-up
  • Ability to develop, mentor, and lead process chemistry teams
  • Tech transfer experience
  • Excellent research skills; ability to identify and define problems, develop hypotheses, and develop and execute plans to solve the problem
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with development and characterization of biocatalytic processes
  • CMO management experience
  • A deep understanding of and ability to apply of GMP/ICH/FDA regulations to process development strategies for Oligonucleotide-based drugs


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