Director, Technical Operations

Travere Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 189,000 - 246,000; Full time

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Job summary

Travere Therapeutics, a biopharma company focused on rare diseases, seeks a Director of Technical Operations (Small Molecule CMC) to provide technical oversight for API development and manufacturing at Travere CDMOs. You will collaborate across Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Supply Chain to ensure milestones are met.

This role requires 10+ years in small molecule API development, strong cGMP knowledge, and experience managing global CDMOs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in life sciences or related field.
• 10+ years in small molecule API development and manufacturing.
• Experience with late‑phase development and tech transfer.
• Global CDMO management experience.
• Knowledge of US/EU ICH guidelines and cGMP.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of API production and PPQ at Travere CDMOs.
• Review manufacturing documentation and change controls.
• Verify qualification of CDMOs and external labs.
• Support GMP quality management systems, deviations, CAPAs.
• Collaborate with teams for CMC development and lifecycle management.
• Prepare regulatory submission content (INDs, IMPDs, NDAs).
• Maintain knowledge of US/EU GMP and ICH guidelines.
• Ensure CDMO work meets contractual obligations.

Skills

CMC leadership

Regulatory submissions

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

MS or PhD preferred

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. At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

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.

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 modification 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.

Total Rewards Offerings:

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.
• Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We are a biopharmaceutical company that comes together every day to help patients, families and caregivers of all backgrounds as they navigate life with a rare disease. On this path, we know the need for treatment options is urgent – that is why our global team works with the rare disease community to identify, develop and deliver life‑changing therapies. In pursuit of this mission, we continuously seek to understand the diverse perspectives of rare patients and to courageously forge new paths to make a difference in their lives and provide hope – today and tomorrow. For more information, visit travere.com.