Director of Process and Analytical Development

Are you looking for a Director level position? Do you have experience managing R&D and process development activities? Would you like to support business development by identifying new API molecules to develop, clients to work with, and projects to take on? Then this position is for you!Our client, is a specialized and unique large molecule API manufacturing CDMO in the mid-west that specializes in producing complex biologically derived products. They are looking for a Director of Process Development (Scientific Affairs) with strong management skills to encourage and lead a team of 4 scientists. Additionally, the Director of Process Development (Scientific Affairs) will play a key role in evaluating and identifying a limited number of clients to work with where they can build long term relationships and have repeat business. The company's goal is to develop a new API molecule from early phase all the way through to commercialization and then be the manufacturer of that API. If you believe you could support the company in this goal, then apply here or reach out directly to Hannah Ferguson at hferguson@Qualifications:Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. Advanced degrees (PharmD, MD) may also be consideredA minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within API development or manufacturingDeep understanding of the API manufacturing process, including scale-up, process development, and regulatory requirementsCDMO experience is preferred