Associate Director - Chemical Development
Novo Nordisk
- Watertown, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Accept ClosePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationLoading...Category×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Associate Director - Chemical DevelopmentFacility: ResearchLocation:Watertown, MA, USAbout the DepartmentOur Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You'll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes, obesity and MASH treatment is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we've cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?The PositionSupport and manage expanding needs of chemical development and external manufacturing in early- to late-stage development.RelationshipsThe selected individual will report to the head of Chemical Development - Boston and will work closely with other functions of CMC drug development, including Drug Product, Analytical Sciences, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain. Externally, the selected individual will interact with Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) for the development and manufacture of starting materials, intermediates, and API.Opportunities for mentoring and management of direct reports are also possible.The Chemical Development - Boston Team belongs to the External Chemical Development Department which is part of the larger Chemical Development organization anchored in Denmark.Essential Functions
- Lead and manage external API development and manufacturing activities
- Responsible for phase-appropriate process development and implementation of control strategies for regulatory starting materials, intermediates and APIs
- Proactively work with CDMOs to manage process development and manufacturing of intermediates and API
- Lead fate and purge studies and mutagenic impurity evaluation
- Support PAR, DOE studies and validation activities for drug substance
- Review and approve development reports, master batch records, validation protocols/reports and specifications required for drug substance manufacturing
- Lead technical transfers of intermediate/API processes and support external manufacturing activities
- Work with quality assurance to manage the release of GMP drug substance and resolve technical issues or deviations
- Author and review relevant CMC sections for US and ex-US regulatory filings, including NDAs
- Work cross-functionally to communicate timelines, objectives, and updates
- Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience or MS with 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Proven track record in process development, and multi-kilogram scale manufacturing
- Experienced in Design of Experiments, and other tools in the Quality by Design paradigm
- Successful track record in NOR/PAR/CPP studies
- Thorough understanding of the drug development process, including working knowledge in the areas of formulation and DP process development
- Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and regulations for clinical and commercial CMC drug development
- Proficiency with typical analytical tools (NMR, UV, IR, HPLC, MS)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and rapidly adapt to changing program needs
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced drug development teams
- Attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills