Lead, API Chemistry Development

Veranova; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Bonus program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Veranova seeks an Associate Director, Chemical Development (PRD) to lead API development programs and manage cross-functional teams at the site level. The role focuses on delivering high-quality synthetic routes, optimizing processes, and ensuring on-time, on-budget project execution.

The candidate will drive technical leadership, mentorship, and reporting, while upholding safety, quality, and compliance standards across departments.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or related field required.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven leadership in team management and project execution.
• Experience driving operational excellence and KPI development.
• Strong writing, verbal communication, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant technical software.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks as described in the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and operational areas and serve as a role model for the site.
• Direct delivery of experiments with scientific integrity, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, EHS, and standards across work activities.
• Develop and maintain processes and materials, mentoring successors as needed.
• Manage multiple projects/teams and cultivate customer relationships.
• Supervise lab staff and maintain accurate records of experiments and data.
• Share knowledge internally and externally and lead focused projects.
• Prepare high-quality reports and customer/management presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Project execution

Mentoring

Technical reporting

Education

PhD in chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Veranova seeks an Associate Director, Chemical Development (PRD) to lead API development programs and manage cross-functional teams at the site level. The role focuses on delivering high-quality synthetic routes, optimizing processes, and ensuring on-time, on-budget project execution.

The candidate will drive technical leadership, mentorship, and reporting, while upholding safety, quality, and compliance standards across departments.