Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations

Nurix; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurix Therapeutics in Brisbane, CA seeks a Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations to own the supply chain and CMC project engine behind clinical programs and commercial readiness. You will select and manage CMOs, ensure global clinical supply flows, and drive cross-functional CMC plans from development to commercialization.

This high-responsibility role requires strong vendor management, global logistics expertise, and the ability to align regulatory filings with manufacturing strategies in a

Qualifications

• BS with 15+ years in a related field; degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years in a pharmaceutical/biotech CMC/cGMP environment.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration to develop and execute plans.
• Experience managing US and international CRO/CMOs for raw materials, RSMs, and cGMP DS/DP.
• Experience with clinical supply chain forecasting and cGMP manufacturing, IND/CTA/NDA filings.
• Knowledge of FDA and EMEA regulations; ability to establish supply chain systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to lead with minimal supervision.
• Bonus: Advanced degree; experience with CMOs for commercial programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify, select, and manage CMOs for development and cGMP manufacture of materials.
• Manage global supply chains and logistics for clinical studies and commercial products.
• Provide vendor management support for logistics and operations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional CMC project plans and budgeting from development to commercialization.
• Maintain frequent communication with CMC team members and stakeholders; track milestones and budgets.
• Identify CMC risks and drive solutions to mitigate them.
• Lead clinical supply planning and forecasting; develop packaging and distribution strategies.
• Coordinate preparation/review of CMC regulatory documents and batch records.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Supply chain management

CMC/cGMP experience

Vendor management

FDA/EMEA regulations

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or related field

Advanced degree (bonus)

Job description

Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations

Brisbane, California

Own the supply chain and CMC project engine behind Nurix’s clinical programs and commercial readiness. In this multifaceted role, you will select and manage CMOs, keep clinical supply flowing to trial sites around the world, and drive cross-functional CMC plans from early development toward commercialization, in a small, entrepreneurial environment with broad responsibilities.

Position Description

The position is a multifaceted role supporting several areas within the Technical Operations group, including supply chain management, CMC project management, and clinical labeling and distribution. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and self-directed, with experience and interest in working in a small, entrepreneurial environment with broad responsibilities and opportunities.

The Opportunity

• Lead the effort to identify, select, and manage Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) for the development and cGMP manufacture of raw materials, RSMs, and DS in support of ongoing clinical programs and commercial products (with finance and commercial teams)
• Manage global supply chains and logistics in support of demand for clinical studies and commercial products
• Working in conjunction with technical teams, provide vendor management support in all logistics and operations to ensure on-time delivery of materials
• Coordinate the design and execution of cross-functional CMC project plans and budgeting for early clinical development through commercial readiness
• Maintain frequent communication with cross-functional CMC project team members and key internal stakeholders so that all parties are aware of current project status, issues, contingencies, milestones, and budgets
• Proactively identify the CMC critical path, risks, and impediments to successful development, and drive the identification and development of solutions to mitigate these risks
• Serve as primary clinical supply chain contact, working collaboratively with internal and external partners
• Manage clinical supply planning and forecasting for study protocols and develop packaging/labeling and global distribution strategies
• Monitor IXRS portal processes, including high and low enrolling site settings, drug acknowledgement, depot and site supply levels, and IMP status of released lots or expired drug
• Coordinate the preparation and/or review of CMC sections of INDs, CTAs, NDAs, MAAs, and other regulatory submissions to ensure timely distribution of clinical trial materials
• Coordinate the process validation programs to support commercialization
• Initiate and manage high-value intercontinental, cross-border, and domestic shipments
• Coordinate the preparation, review, editing, and approval of cGMP batch records and CMC regulatory and Quality documents
• Coordinate the preparation of technical reports, publications, and oral presentations

What You’ll Bring

• BS with 15+ years’ experience; degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology CMC/cGMP environment
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to work cross-functionally to develop and execute project plans
• Experience managing US and international CRO/CMOs for the manufacture of raw materials, RSMs, and cGMP DS and DP for programs in development
• Experience with clinical supply chain, including forecasting supply needs
• Experience with cGMP manufacturing and IND, CTA, and NDA filings; thorough knowledge of relevant FDA and EMEA regulations
• Experience in supply chain management, and experience establishing pharmaceutical supply chain systems and networks
• Able to identify and resolve critical issues
• Sufficient technical background and experience to work closely with other technical functional areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and exceptional interpersonal and management skills to collaborate with others on assigned projects (including both internal teams and external collaborators)
• Bonus: Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline
• Bonus: Experience managing US and international CMOs for commercial programs

Salary Range: $270,300 - $295,700

The posted range applies to roles based in the San Francisco Bay Area and reflects local market conditions. Where an offer lands within that range depends on the candidate’s relevant experience, technical expertise, and how their background aligns with the role’s requirements.

Location: Onsite – Brisbane, CA

Fit with Nurix Culture and Values

• Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
• Solutions and results-oriented focus
• Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view

About Nurix Therapeutics

Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix’s dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine’s next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.