Director, Technical Operations (Small Molecule Drug Substance)
Core
Director of Technical Operations leading small molecule drug substance manufacturing, technology transfer, and lifecycle management at a US research-intensive biopharmaceutical site.
Role type
Senior IC Director, Technical Operations (Small Molecule Drug Substance)
Builds
Small molecule drug substance products for patients in the U.S.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Small Molecule Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Small molecule drug substance manufacturing, process engineering, scale-up, validation, troubleshooting, technology transfer, lifecycle management, GMP compliance, risk management, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, organizational transformation, digital/analytics capabilities, portfolio prioritization
Technologies
process data platforms, CPV analytics, advanced modeling
Responsibilities
Own site-level product introductions and technology transfer strategy; resolve complex technical challenges to sustain supply; lead technical risk reviews and continuous improvement; build technical competencies through workforce planning and succession planning; drive operational excellence and GMP compliance; sponsor digital capabilities for monitoring and decision-making
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise
