Senior Scientist, Drug Substance — Process Development Lead

Morgan Prestwich - Life Science & Healthcare Executive Search; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Prestwich - Life Science & Healthcare Executive Search presents a Senior Scientist, Drug Substance opportunity in Cambridge. The role leads process development for small molecule drug substances from early development through scale‑up to commercial manufacture, partnering with CDMOs for development, GMP manufacture and tech transfer.

The candidate will own technical responsibility for campaigns, ensure timely, budget‑compliant deliveries and contribute to regulatory filings and health

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc/BSc with substantial industry experience in small molecule drug substance.
• Experience with GMP expectations and CMC regulatory requirements across development stages.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Own the process development strategy for small molecule drug substance programs from early development to commercial manufacture.
• Manage external CDMO partners for process development, GMP manufacture and technology transfer.
• Ensure manufacturing campaigns deliver clinical and commercial batches on time, on budget and to specification.
• Anticipate technical and supply chain risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Contribute to regulatory documents and engage in agency interactions when needed.

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry, Process Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline

MSc or BSc with substantial industry experience

Job description

Morgan Prestwich - Life Science & Healthcare Executive Search presents a Senior Scientist, Drug Substance opportunity in Cambridge. The role leads process development for small molecule drug substances from early development through scale‑up to commercial manufacture, partnering with CDMOs for development, GMP manufacture and tech transfer.

The candidate will own technical responsibility for campaigns, ensure timely, budget‑compliant deliveries and contribute to regulatory filings and health