Senior Director, Mid-Atlantic CMC

WuXi Biologics Group; Atlantic (IA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Director, Mid-Atlantic CMC, to provide technical and portfolio leadership in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate has a PhD and 8-20 years of experience in the biotech industry, particularly in CMC process development. The role involves leading projects, collaborating with teams, and engaging in business development activities. Candidates must have strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English and Chinese. The position offers a salary range of $160,000 - $274,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–20 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience.
• Technical experience at large pharma or biotech companies.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of pharmaceutical industry and drug development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to support IND and BLA activities.
• Collaborate with CMC functional areas for successful project execution.
• Lead CMC projects and address technical challenges.

Skills

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Biochemical/Chemical Engineering

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field

Job description

Job Title– Senior Director, Mid-Atlantic CMC

Work Location - United States (Remote)

Summary: Opportunity for Director through the Executive level, depending upon experience. Leads the orderly progression of projects from the proposal stage through project completion by interacting with the client, technical team, and business development team. The incumbent will also participate in business development activities such as visiting existing or new clients and promoting WuXi Biologic’s services at conferences/trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and portfolio leadership to support IND and BLA, enabling CMC activities.
• Collaborate with CMC functional areas to ensure the successful execution of various CMC projects and the delivery of results on time and within budget.
• Provide strategic thinking and technical guidance for the project teams, in product development and manufacturing strategy.
• Lead CMC projects with a good understanding of potential technical challenges and meeting the regulatory requirements and ICH’s guidelines.
• Serve as the center of solution and decision maker for technical issues.
• Coordinate efforts and facilitate communication to ensure alignment between WuXi Biologics and clients.
• Work with a high-performance team to ensure the best quality services, IP, and EHS compliance.
• Support corporate business development to enhance the current service offering and develop new clients.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemical/Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Technical experience at large pharma or biotech companies.
• Minimum of 8‑20 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in cell line development, CMC process development, analytical sciences, and/or GMP manufacturing.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and large molecule drug development.
• Working knowledge and understanding of current regulations and industry trends for large molecule and Antibody‑Drug‑Conjugate (ADC) product development, manufacture, and testing.
• Biologics manufacturing experience.
• Ability to effectively work across all levels, functions, sites, and companies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Strong and effective project management, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills with a proven track record working cross‑functionally across a wide variety of technical, business, and operational areas.
• Experience in writing regulatory documents and submissions and the ability to work on multiple CMC projects simultaneously.
• Experience in a CRO or CMO is preferred but not required.
• Self‑starter, self‑motivated, and highly flexible in a home‑based position with about 10‑15% travel.
• Organized and detail‑oriented.

The pay range for this job opportunity ranges from $160,000 - $274,000

The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. An employee holding this position would be required to perform other job‑related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and the company's business needs.