Director, Technical Operations

Travere Therapeutics; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics is searching for a Director of Technical Operations for small molecule API development. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, but also offering remote flexibility, the ideal candidate will provide technical oversight and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful product development.

With at least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, this role emphasizes project management and compliance in API production. The company offers a competitive salary between $189,000 and $246,000, alongside comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in small molecule API development.
• Experience in late-phase clinical development and commercialization.
• Ability to prepare and review regulatory CMC sections.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of API production and process performance qualification.
• Collaborate with project teams for CMC development and lifecycle management.
• Author and review technical documents and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Small molecule API development

GMP quality management

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related discipline

M.S. or Ph.D. in related discipline

Tools

Six Sigma

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Department: 106800 Technical Operations

Location: San Diego, USA - Remote

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding both professionally and personally because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do. We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast‑paced environment and share in our mission to identify, develop and deliver life‑changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

Position Summary

The Director, Technical Operations (Small Molecule CMC) will provide technical oversight for small molecule API development and manufacturing activities conducted at Travere CDMOs. Serving as a key technical point of contact, this role is a critical contributor within Technical Operations (CMC) and broadly supports the product development, clinical manufacturing, commercial launch planning, logistics, and lifecycle management of small molecule drug products.

This individual will collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment, risk management, and successful achievement of program milestones. The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in small molecule API development and manufacturing, including ability to help drive CMC strategy for a late‑stage development asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of API production, scale‑up, process characterization, and process performance qualification (PPQ) for a small molecule, solid oral drug product manufactured at Travere CDMOs.
• Review and approve manufacturing‑related documentation, including change notifications, batch records, process development, tech transfer, process characterization, and validation protocols/reports.
• Verify suitability, qualification, and validation status of processes at CDMOs and other external laboratories.
• Provide technical support for GMP quality management systems, including deviations, investigations, CAPAs, change controls, regulatory submissions, and facility inspections.
• Collaborate with internal and external project teams to support CMC development, clinical supply, commercialization, and lifecycle management of small molecule drug products.
• Author and review technical documents and regulatory submission content, including INDs, IMPDs, and NDAs.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of US and EU GMP requirements, ICH guidelines, and other regulatory expectations applicable to pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.
• Review project scope, timelines, and deliverables to ensure CDMO activities meet contractual obligations, quality standards, and program objectives.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline required. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• M.S., Ph.D., or other advanced degree in a related discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience (depending on degree) in small molecule API development and manufacturing with emphasis on late‑phase clinical development, scale‑up, and commercialization.
• Expert knowledge and extensive CMC experience advancing small molecule APIs from process development through process characterization, PPQ, commercialization, and tech transfers in support of solid oral dosage form programs.
• Extensive experience managing global CDMOs, third‑party manufacturers, and testing labs.
• Broad knowledge and experience with phase‑appropriate cGMP requirements and applicable US, EU, and ICH guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review CMC sections of regulatory filings, including INDs, IMPDs, and NDAs.

Additional Skills & Experience

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus, and Teamwork.
• Driven, intelligent, passionate about making a difference for patients with rare diseases.
• Strong professional experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in small molecule development and manufacturing for solid oral dosage forms.
• Successful record of creating and managing complex project plans, timelines, budgets, and development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to adapt to modifications and changes to project plans, demonstrating flexibility to implement new strategies and tactics to accommodate these changes.
• Team player and strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent decision‑making and collaboration skills with strong attention to detail.
• Six Sigma and statistical knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to travel 10‑20% domestically and internationally.
• All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face‑to‑face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego.
• No role is expected to be 100% remote.

Benefits

Our benefits include premium health, financial, work‑life and well‑being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation

Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short‑term incentive) and long‑term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range

$189,000.00 - $246,000.00

*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, education, skills, and location.

EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.