Head, CMC, Peptides and Oligonucleotides Cambridge, MA - Remote
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, , MA, United States
Cambridge, MA - Remote
Amylyx was started in 2013 by two Brown University students who had an ambitious goal: to improve the lives of people with neurodegenerative diseases by addressing the root cause.
Today, Amylyx is a pharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that is dedicated to the discovery and development of potential treatments for diseases including Wolfram syndrome, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). At Amylyx, we’re bringing together talented people like you who are guided by our values to be Audacious, Curious, Authentic, Engaging and Accountable. Our mission would not be possible without each individual perspective within our team. It's a culture that uses unconventional thinking for unsolved problems.
Rediscover your purpose and reimagine your career at a company whose founders, mission, and culture are unlike any other in life sciences—in all the best ways.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Amylyx is looking for a Lead Development Engineer, Drug Substance to join our CMC and External Manufacturing team. In this role you will provide technical process leadership for Amylyx’s drug substance pipeline including our Phase III synthetic peptide, Avexitide, and our pre-clinical antisense oligonucleotide, AMX-0114. This position will lead development, scale-up, and validation for drug substance processes at external CDMOs. In this highly collaborative role, you will be a key member of CMC Program Teams. This role reports to the Head, Global CMC and External Manufacturing.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Technical SME and process owner – develop scalable manufacturing process for synthetic oligonucleotide and peptide drug substances.
- Serve as the CMC Technical Lead including authoring IND and NDA Module 3, Master Batch Records, Validation Plans and Reports, act as the technical lead for regulatory submissions, inspections, and audits.
- Working with contract manufacturing organizations, develop scalable and robust manufacturing processes for oligonucleotides and peptide products.
- Provide technical leadership for vendor selection, process transfers and validations.
- Manage external resources including Consultants and Contractors, as needed to deliver projects.
- Travel to global manufacturing sites to support operations and validation activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 8 years’ experience supporting oligonucleotide and/or peptide process development and manufacturing; advanced degree in an applicable field desirable.
- Prior experience with nucleic acid and/or peptide process development including both synthesis and purification as well as process validation, global regulatory requirements, and CMC filings.
- Must be able to function independently and influence appropriate stakeholders and recommend scientifically rigorous, phase appropriate, risk-management based solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Advanced knowledge of cGMP/GLP regulations, ICH, FDA CMC Guidance Documents.
- Experience working with contract manufacturing organizations.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to travel internationally up to 10%.
WORK LOCATION AND CONDITIONS
- This is a remote friendly role, but you must reside and work within the United States, and in a state where Amylyx currently does business, to be considered. Any change in your remote location must be approved by Amylyx.
- You will be required to follow Amylyx’s Remote Work Policy which includes:
- Traveling to our corporate location in Cambridge, MA several times a year and attending other company-related events as necessary and requested, which may include travel by air, driving, or public transportation.
- Working in a setting that meets all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to communicate via video conference, etc.) at your remote location.
- Information security protocols and steps to maintain confidentiality of Amylyx information, technology, and materials.
Amylyx is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical matters), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know.