CMC Consultant
Looking for consultants ranging from a minimum if 5 years to 15+ years experience in CMC.
The CMC Consultant acts as a subject matter expert across drug substance and drug product development, covering a broad range of modalities (small molecules, oligonucleotides, biologics) and dosage forms (oral, sterile, nanoparticle formulations). This role supports projects from pre-clinical development through to commercial approval, ensuring CMC strategy, documentation and execution align with global regulatory expectations.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance on quality and CMC regulatory aspects of drug development, collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ensure CMC work-packages and documentation are phase-appropriate, regulatory compliant and supportive of global submissions.
- Prepare CMC sections of IND / IMPD and BLA / NDA / MAA submissions.
- Perform CMC gap analyses, identify critical development risks, and define mitigation strategies.
- Support due diligence assessments as required.
- Prepare briefing packages for regulatory agency interactions (e.g., Scientific Advice, EoP2) and participate in agency meetings alongside project teams.
- Lead operational and strategic interactions with CDMOs.
- Coordinate regulatory filing activities with internal and external contributors.
- Maintain up-to-date understanding of evolving regulatory guidance and expectations.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years in CMC development and / or CMC Regulatory Affairs.
- Hands‑on experience with global regulatory filings (IND / IMPD, BLA / NDA / MAA).
- Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills in English.
- (Additional language skills are a plus.)
- Familiarity with CMC expectations across pre‑clinical to late‑stage or commercial development.
- Team‑oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for client, partner, or agency meetings.
What’s Offered
- Collaborative and professional working environment alongside experienced industry experts.
- Competitive salary package with performance‑based bonus structure.
- Opportunities to work across diverse therapeutic areas and modalities, developing strategic and scientific depth.