Director, Small Molecule Drug Product Development

JobRx, Inc.; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus potential

Job summary

Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Director of Pharmaceutical Development to lead small molecule drug product development for oral and topical dosage forms. The role demands strong cross-functional collaboration, hands-on CDMO management, and regulatory submission expertise.

The position is onsite in Brisbane, CA, with ~25% travel and accountability for QbD-driven development, CQA risk assessment, and scalable manufacturing processes through to commercial launch.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or closely related discipline with strong industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and process development for small molecule programs across development phases.
• Manage CDMOs with technical oversight, timelines, and budgets.
• Author/review CMC regulatory submissions (INDs, NDAs, CTDs).
• Drive late-stage development (Phase 2b/3) and commercial launch readiness.
• Ensure GMP compliance and quality standards across development activities.
• Mentor junior scientists and lead cross-functional teams across Analytical, Regulatory, and Quality.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory submissions

Project management

GMP experience

Leadership

QA/QC awareness

DoE

FMEA

Gown for cleanroom

Travel 25%

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

12+ years pharma development experience

Tools

DoE

FMEA

Job description

Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Director of Pharmaceutical Development to lead small molecule drug product development for oral and topical dosage forms. The role demands strong cross-functional collaboration, hands-on CDMO management, and regulatory submission expertise.

The position is onsite in Brisbane, CA, with ~25% travel and accountability for QbD-driven development, CQA risk assessment, and scalable manufacturing processes through to commercial launch.