Director of Product Development

FPC of Greensboro, NC; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MAIA Pharmaceuticals in Princeton, NJ, is seeking a Director of Product Development to lead hands-on formulation and process development for injectable and long-acting drug products. You will drive projects from concept through regulatory submission and work closely with the CSO, internal teams, and external CDMO partners.

The ideal candidate has directly relevant injectable product experience, exposure to manufacturing process development, and a track record in analytical development. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in injectable and long-acting formulations.
• Experience advancing products from concept to regulatory approval.
• Strong background in analytical development and CDMO collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own formulation and process development for assigned projects.
• Lead projects from concept through FDA approval and filing.
• Collaborate with Chief Scientific Officer, internal teams, and external CDMO partners.
• Drive cross-functional development efforts to ensure robust product delivery.

Skills

Injectable formulations

Long-acting drug delivery

Formulation development

Process development

Analytical development

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

FPC of Greensboro has partnered with MAIA Pharmaceuticals in its search for a Director of Product Development.

MAIA is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a team of 90+ R&D professionals tackling complex formulation and drug delivery challenges to improve patient adherence, enhance safety, and create better options for patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems.

The Director of Product Development will be a hands-on leader with a proven background in injectable and long-acting drug delivery formulations. This individual will have the ability to advance products from concept through FDA approval and will work closely with the Chief Scientific Officer, internal teams, and external CDMO partners. The Director will own formulation and process development for assigned projects.

We are seeking candidates with directly relevant injectable product experience, exposure to manufacturing process development, and a proven track record in analytical development. A Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related discipline is preferred.

The ability to work in the Princeton, NJ, area is preferred; however, hybrid/remote employment options may be considered for the right candidate residing on the East Coast.

Excellent salary, bonus potential, and benefits are available.