Senior CMC Lead

Ipsen Pharma (SAS); Holmfirth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Holmfirth is seeking a Senior CMC Lead to oversee the CMC Office. You will ensure operational strategy and governance across the development portfolio, focusing on small molecules and biologics. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in CMC development, holds a Master’s or PhD in life sciences, and possesses strong project management skills. The role supports hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in CMC Pharmaceutical development with a strong focus on technical outputs and end-to-end exposure.
• Knowledge of small molecules or biologics is highly preferred.
• Project management experience, qualification or capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CMC Office to deliver portfolio outcomes across diverse modalities.
• Own external development governance with CDMOs and preferred suppliers.
• Represent CMC on Asset/Core teams and drive integration.

Skills

CMC Pharmaceutical development

Project management

Education

Master’s or PhD in life sciences

Job description

Job Description

As Senior CMC Lead, you’ll lead the CMC Office, driving operational strategy and governance across our development portfolio of small molecules, biologics and emerging modalities. You’ll be the conduit between internal teams and external partners, ensuring our medicines are developed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the CMC Office to deliver portfolio outcomes across diverse modalities.
• Own external development governance with CDMOs and preferred suppliers.
• Represent CMC on Asset/Core teams and drive integration from early development to commercial readiness.
• Standardise processes and KPIs across Pharma Development, Technical Operations, and GxP partners.
• Develop and deliver training programmes to elevate CDMO engagement.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and ensure accountability across complex projects.

Knowledge, skills & experience

• Significant experience in CMC Pharmaceutical development with a strong focus on technical outputs and end-to-end exposure from early development to commercial readiness
• Master’s or PhD in a relevant life sciences subject or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of small molecules or biologics is highly preferred
• Project management experience, qualification or capability

If you’re a collaborative leader with deep CMC expertise and a drive to shape the future of pharmaceutical development, we’d love to hear from you.

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