CMC Product Development Leader — Strategy & Execution

Cytokinetics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 261,000 - 304,500; Full time

Job summary

Cytokinetics, a leading biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Senior Director, CMC Lead in South San Francisco. This role is pivotal for managing CMC product development strategy and leading cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and extensive experience in CMC processes.

Key responsibilities include representing CMC in governance forums and managing product development strategies across clinical phases.

The projected salary range for this position is $261,000 - $304,500 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of development phase experience in drug product, drug substance, or analytical science.
• Strong working knowledge of current technical regulatory requirements and trends.
• Experience leading a CMC team through IND and NDA/MAA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cross functional CMC product development team meetings.
• Critically evaluate and integrate development strategies.
• Serve as CMC Lead on high-profile partnerships and collaborations.

Skills

Small molecule API

Formulation development

Analytical development

Project management

Negotiation skills

Effective communication

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline

M.S. with 15+ years of relevant CMC experience

Job description

Cytokinetics, a leading biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Senior Director, CMC Lead in South San Francisco. This role is pivotal for managing CMC product development strategy and leading cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and extensive experience in CMC processes.

Key responsibilities include representing CMC in governance forums and managing product development strategies across clinical phases.

The projected salary range for this position is $261,000 - $304,500 annually.