Chief R&D Leader: Drug Delivery & IP Strategy

ARx Pharma; Glen Rock (York County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

ARx Pharma seeks a PhD-level leader to head its Research and Development Department, driving strategic innovations in oral thin film and drug delivery technologies. You will guide CMC, regulatory readiness, IP strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to bring products to market.

Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse technical team, ensuring compliance with FDA/ICH standards and delivering robust technical programs aligned with business priorities. Travel ~10%.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology or related field.
• 20+ years in technical roles with 10+ years in lab environment management within pharma/drug-delivery.
• Experience with FDA-regulated processes, 21 CFR 211, and development of preclinical/clinical strategies.
• Deep IP management experience for pharmaceutical technologies including patents and trade secrets.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% including some international.

Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D Department to develop products, formulations and technologies aligned with business priorities.
• Develop and implement division-wide technical research policies and programs to support profitable growth.
• Ensure CMC activities comply with regulatory requirements and prepare regulatory filings.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and internal teams on CMC issues and project execution.
• Facilitate technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing and scale-up activities.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for formulas, processing methods and product construction standards.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

IP management

Project management

Communication

Education

PhD in chemistry/pharmaceutical sciences/pharmacology/biotechnology

Tools

Office suite

Job description

ARx Pharma seeks a PhD-level leader to head its Research and Development Department, driving strategic innovations in oral thin film and drug delivery technologies. You will guide CMC, regulatory readiness, IP strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to bring products to market.

Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse technical team, ensuring compliance with FDA/ICH standards and delivering robust technical programs aligned with business priorities. Travel ~10%.