Associate Director, Chemical Development

nurix; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 243,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. in Brisbane, CA is hiring an Associate Director, Chemical Development to lead cGMP manufacturing of drug substance and to manage CMOs for scale‑up and process validation. The role supports regulatory submissions and quality compliance across programs.

The candidate will drive process characterization, set controls, and ensure readiness for NDAs/MAAs, with significant travel as needed. This is a high‑impact scientific leadership position.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field.
• At least 5 years of industry experience in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology CMC/cGMP environment.
• Experience with development of safe, scalable, phase‑appropriate routes of synthesis to drug substance targets.
• Experience overseeing US and international CMOs for cGMP manufacture of drug substances.
• Familiarity with ICH Q7 and FDA 21 CFR Part 210, 211 and EU GMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory starting materials (RSMs) and Drug Substance (DS) cGMP manufacturing, including scale‑up for candidate selection.
• Identify, select, and manage CMOs for process optimization and cGMP DS manufacture.
• Deliver robust, scalable, and cost‑effective phase‑appropriate DS manufacturing meeting regulatory requirements.
• Lead DS process characterization, identify critical quality attributes and control strategies, and justify regulatory starting materials.
• Support NDAs/MAAs with DS regulatory submissions; interact with US and European authorities.
• Up to 50% domestic and foreign travel may be required.

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Science or related field

Job description

*DNP* *CBD*

Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. has job openings (multiple) for the position of A ssociate Director, Chemical Development based out of its location in Brisbane, CA. The offered wage is: $243,410.16 to $256,800 per year. The base salary for this position is $243,410.16, higher compensation may be available with advanced skills and/or experience.

Job Duties

Responsible for regulatory starting materials (RSMs) and Drug Substance (DS) cGMP manufacturing related activities, including scale‑up of candidate compounds to support candidate selection during drug discovery, from preclinical development through commercialization. Identification, selection, and management of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) for process optimization and cGMP manufacture of DS in support of ongoing clinical programs. Delivery of robust, scalable, and cost‑effective phase-appropriate manufacturing of DS that meets or exceeds quality and regulatory requirements. Implement phase-appropriate process characterization, identify critical quality attributes, and implement controls, including selection and justification of regulatory starting materials (RSMs) to ensure that all CROs and CMOs are using systems and processes in compliance with all relevant regulatory standards and to ensure consistency of DS quality. Lead the characterization of late phase programs according to the principles of QbD (mapping studies, DOEs) to identify critical quality attributes and critical process parameters (including edge of failure and proven acceptable ranges) and implement DS Control Strategy to support NDAs/MAAs. Support management of RSMs and DS supply chain and logistics in support of demand for clinical studies and commercial products. Develop and execute plans for the primary stability registration and validation batches of DS as required by cGMP, ICH (International Conference of Harmonization) and FDA regulations. Lead process validation programs to support commercialization. Prepare and/or review CMC sections of INDs, CTAs, NDAs, MAAs and other regulatory submissions; represent the company as the DS expert before U.S. and European regulatory authorities. Prepare, review, or approve cGMP batch records, CMC regulatory and Quality documents. Prepare technical reports, publications, and oral presentations. Up to 50% domestic and foreign travel is required. Percentage of foreign and domestic travel can vary by project needs.

Requirements

Doctorate (PhD) in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, or related scientific discipline plus 5 years of industry experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology CMC/cGMP environment and demonstrated experience with: Development of safe, scalable, phase‑appropriate routes of synthesis to drug substance targets; Oversight of US and international contract manufacturing organizations for the manufacture of cGMP new chemical entity drug substances; Authoring Module 3 Sections for IND/IMPD and/or NDA/MAA filings; and ICH Q7, FDA 21 CFR Part 210, 211 and EU GMP Volume 4 Part I and II guidelines.