Director, API Tech Governance & Transfer Lead

Madrigalpharma

Indiana (PA)

On-site

USD 173,482 - 260,223

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Madrigal is seeking a Director, MSAT API Lead to own end-to-end API governance across CMOs. You will drive performance monitoring, risk management, and readiness for tech transfers, coordinating with CMC and Quality to ensure continuous supply of APIs.

The role requires 12–15 years in MSAT/CMC, with strong leadership and GMP experience. Office-based in Zug, this position offers a pivotal leadership opportunity within a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

  • BS in engineering or sciences required.
  • 12–15 years in MSAT/process engineering/CMC support for API.
  • Demonstrated leadership in technical issue resolution and documentation.
  • Experience in GMP manufacturing and cross-functional governance is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Own API technical governance with CMOs and drive performance monitoring.
  • Coordinate tech transfers and readiness with CMC/Quality, track milestones and risks.
  • Lead deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change impact assessments with root-cause focus.

Skills

MSAT leadership
Process engineering
CMC support
GMP knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering or Science

Job description

Madrigal is seeking a Director, MSAT API Lead to own end-to-end API governance across CMOs. You will drive performance monitoring, risk management, and readiness for tech transfers, coordinating with CMC and Quality to ensure continuous supply of APIs.

The role requires 12–15 years in MSAT/CMC, with strong leadership and GMP experience. Office-based in Zug, this position offers a pivotal leadership opportunity within a dynamic biopharmaceutical environment.

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