Associate Director, External Manufacturing – RNAi CDMO Lead

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Canada; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Verona, WI

Competitive salary and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Verona, Wisconsin, is seeking an Associate Director, External Manufacturing to lead a focused portfolio of CDMOs, drive tech transfer, and ensure GMP-compliant supply for drug substance, conjugation and drug product.

This onsite role emphasizes cross-functional leadership across Process Development, Analytical Development, QA, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to enable timely clinical and commercial readiness.

Qualifications

• PhD/MS/BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years in biopharmaceutical tech ops, external manufacturing, or CMC with progressive responsibility.
• Direct CDMO management experience including technology transfer and GMP oversight.
• Experience with oligonucleotide manufacturing and GalNAc conjugates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical and business interface for 1–3 strategic CDMOs.
• Lead technology transfers, QA reviews, and risk mitigation with external manufacturers.
• Drive on-time supply, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliant, cost-effective clinical and commercial supply.
• Collaborate across PD, Analytical Development, QA, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Clinical Ops.
• Support regulatory submissions and inspection readiness at CDMOs.

Skills

CDMO relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic program management

Communication skills

Education

PhD/MS/BS in Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences or related

Job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Verona, Wisconsin, is seeking an Associate Director, External Manufacturing to lead a focused portfolio of CDMOs, drive tech transfer, and ensure GMP-compliant supply for drug substance, conjugation and drug product.

This onsite role emphasizes cross-functional leadership across Process Development, Analytical Development, QA, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to enable timely clinical and commercial readiness.