The Director, Process Chemistry is responsible for managing a portfolio of projects from the clinical pipeline of new drug products and directing a team of process chemists supporting API campaigns and commercial manufacturing
Job Summary
The Director, Process Chemistry is responsible for managing a portfolio of projects from the clinical pipeline of new drug products and directing a team of process chemists supporting API campaigns and commercial manufacturing.
The role involves recruiting, appraising, and developing personnel, overseeing new route design, synthetic methodology development, and preparing regulatory filings in partnership with the Manufacturing Division.
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and a hybrid work model with three days on-site per week.
Matching Summary
The Director, Process Chemistry is responsible for managing a portfolio of projects from the clinical pipeline of new drug products and directing a team of process chemists supporting API campaigns and commercial manufacturing.
Salary
Base: $173,200.00 - $272,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Process chemistry expertise
Commercial process development
Project portfolio management
Team leadership and mentoring
API campaign support
Route design and scale-up
Nice-to-have
Cross-functional group leadership
Interpersonal and communication skills
Collaboration with academic community
Strategic thinking
Professional networking
Creativity
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in chemistry or related pharmaceutical science
8+ years drug discovery or drug development experience
Experience leading cross-functional groups
Location in Rahway, NJ required
Internationally recognized in pharmaceutical development