Remote Senior Director, Small Molecule API Development

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 231,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays & leave

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. seeks a Senior Director of Small Molecule Drug Substance Development to lead scientific strategy, process chemistry, and CDMO partnerships from candidate nomination through commercial readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory insight, and a track record of delivering scalable, compliant manufacturing processes. You will manage a global, virtual team, coordinate with external manufacturing partners, and drive development programs while ensuring

Qualifications

• PhD in a related scientific discipline preferred; Master's may be considered.
• 15+ years in pharmaceutical/drug substance development.
• Minimum 5 years leading scientific teams and managing people.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute drug substance development strategies from candidate nomination through commercial readiness.
• Lead API development plans aligned with program objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Provide technical leadership in route selection, process optimization, and scale-up.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory affairs

Project management

Budget management

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry

PhD in Process Chemistry

Master's degree considered

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. seeks a Senior Director of Small Molecule Drug Substance Development to lead scientific strategy, process chemistry, and CDMO partnerships from candidate nomination through commercial readiness.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory insight, and a track record of delivering scalable, compliant manufacturing processes. You will manage a global, virtual team, coordinate with external manufacturing partners, and drive development programs while ensuring