4h ago

Director, CMC QC Small Molecules

South San Francisco, CA

$230k-$300k / yearest.

full-timeleadbiotech

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💼 About This Role

You'll provide technical and strategic oversight of all outsourced QC activities for small molecule programs across development and commercialization. Your work ensures compliant, phase-appropriate, and inspection-ready execution, supporting rare disease patients with life-changing treatments. This role leads QC governance for external partners in a 100% outsourced model.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Provide end-to-end QC oversight for outsourced small molecule drug substance and drug product programs.
  • Lead technical review and approval of analytical data, method validation, and stability programs.
  • Manage selection, qualification, and performance of CMOs and contract laboratories.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on regulatory submissions, inspections, and audits.
  • Act as QC representative in cross-functional CMC teams.

📋 Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 14+ years or Master's with 10-12+ years or PhD with 8-10+ years of GMP experience.
  • Minimum 5-8+ years of direct CMC QC experience with small molecules including commercial assets.
  • Hands-on expertise with analytical techniques like HPLC, LC-MS, GC, dissolution, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of ICH, FDA, EMA, USP, Ph. Eur. requirements.
  • Proven experience overseeing external QC laboratories and CMOs.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with rare or ultra-rare disease development models.
  • Experience with biologics QC for hybrid portfolios.
  • Oligonucleotide QC experience.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏖️ Flexible work model with onsite 2-3 days per week
  • 📈 Professional growth and learning opportunities
  • 💊 Meaningful impact on rare disease patients
  • 🤝 Collaborative ecosystem and inclusive culture

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager Interview· 1 hour
  3. 3Panel Interview· 2 hours
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