Executive Director, Chemical Engineering & Tech Transfer

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Conshohocken (Montgomery County)

On-site

USD 276,000 - 329,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Madrigal is seeking a lead for scale-up engineering who will ensure DS/DP processes are scalable, safe, and transferable to external manufacturing. You will define equipment and process fit, drive safety reviews, and support validation readiness.

Requires BS in Chemical Engineering with 18+ years in GMP manufacturing and tech transfer, strong leadership, cross-functional influence, and a track record of improvements. The role offers equity, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive base salary.

Qualifications

BS in Chemical Engineering or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
18+ years in process/chemical engineering for GMP manufacturing/tech transfer.
Demonstrated leadership in scale-up, safety, and external manufacturing collaboration.
Strong cross-functional influence and structured problem solving.
Experience with tech transfer readiness and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

Set engineering standards for scale-up readiness, safety, and process/equipment fit
Support DS/DP teams in defining scalable process parameters and operating ranges
Lead engineering input to tech transfer, process safety reviews, and risk assessments
Drive yield/throughput/cycle-time improvement opportunities with external partners
Ensure engineering documentation supports validation readiness and audit expectations