Sterile Injectable Products Leader — Lifecycle & Launch

Viking Therapeutics, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. seeks a Manager, Injectable Products to lead technical efforts for sterile injectables from late-stage development through lifecycle management.

You will drive process validation, technology transfer, and lifecycle improvements, interfacing with QA, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to ensure compliant, scalable operations. Responsibilities include overseeing PPQ activities, manufacturing support, and inspections readiness while mentoring a team of engineers in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing and technical operations.
• Direct experience supporting sterile injectable products from late-stage development through commercial launch.
• Experience supporting PPQ, technology transfer, process validation, and commercial manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of aseptic processing, sterile manufacturing, and injectable drug product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical workstreams for product commercialization, process validation, technology transfer, and lifecycle management.
• Mentor junior engineers and scientists; manage multiple projects with timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and external partners.

Skills

Sterile injectable product expertise

Technical operations leadership

Process validation & PPQ

Regulatory compliance & inspection

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering / Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Viking Therapeutics, Inc. seeks a Manager, Injectable Products to lead technical efforts for sterile injectables from late-stage development through lifecycle management.

You will drive process validation, technology transfer, and lifecycle improvements, interfacing with QA, Regulatory, and Manufacturing to ensure compliant, scalable operations. Responsibilities include overseeing PPQ activities, manufacturing support, and inspections readiness while mentoring a team of engineers in a fast-paced