Senior CMC Lead

Ipsen Pharma (SAS); Newry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior CMC Lead in Newry, UK to oversee the CMC Office and drive strategies across their development portfolio. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in CMC Pharmaceutical development, technical expertise, and a Master’s or PhD in relevant life sciences. The role involves collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in CMC Pharmaceutical development.
• Strong technical outputs and end-to-end exposure.
• Knowledge of small molecules or biologics is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CMC Pharmaceutical development

Technical outputs

Project management

Education

Master’s or PhD in a relevant life sciences subject

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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