Vice President of CMC

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vice President of CMC based in the United States.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) professional to oversee CMC strategy and execution across a portfolio of clinical-stage therapeutic programs. The role will play a critical part in advancing innovative healthcare assets by ensuring manufacturing readiness, regulatory alignment, and efficient development timelines. You will own CMC activities from due diligence through clinical development, working closely with internal development teams and external industry partners. This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance scientific rigor with operational speed in a high-growth, mission-driven environment. You will collaborate with CDMOs, consultants, regulatory experts, and clinical stakeholders to deliver high-quality programs. The ideal candidate thrives in an entrepreneurial setting and has the expertise to accelerate promising therapies toward key value milestones.

Accountabilities:: The Vice President of CMC will lead all Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls activities across clinical-stage programs, ensuring assets progress efficiently while maintaining quality, compliance, and strategic alignment. This role requires strong external partnership management, technical expertise, and the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Own CMC strategy and execution across the full portfolio, including drug substance, drug product, analytics, stability, supply, GMP responsibilities, and regulatory submission content.

Ensure CMC activities remain on schedule and within budget while integrating manufacturing considerations into broader clinical development plans.

Lead selection, contracting, and ongoing management of CDMOs, testing laboratories, suppliers, consultants, and technical experts.

Assess inherited CMC packages during asset evaluation processes, identifying risks, gaps, timelines, costs, and opportunities before licensing decisions are made.

Provide CMC leadership for regulatory submissions, including authoring and overseeing Module 3 content for IND filings and supporting additional regulatory interactions.

Build and maintain a strong network of external CMC experts, consultants, and key opinion leaders to support program execution.

Guide manufacturing strategy decisions, including technology transfer, scale-up activities, comparability assessments, and clinical supply planning.

Partner with clinical, regulatory, and development teams to ensure CMC requirements are aligned with program goals and milestone expectations.

Operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing delivery through external resources rather than a large internal team.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a seasoned CMC leader with extensive pharmaceutical development experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in an agile, high-growth environment.

10+ years of experience in CMC, pharmaceutical development, or related technical functions, including significant ownership of CMC activities for development programs.

Proven experience managing external manufacturing partners, including CDMOs, through clinical development, technology transfer, scale-up, and clinical supply activities.

Demonstrated ability to lead CMC sections of regulatory submissions, including IND submissions and ideally contributions to NDA, BLA, or major regulatory amendments.

Strong understanding of clinical-stage development, particularly Phase I and Phase II programs.

Experience across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules and biologics, with the ability to quickly understand new technologies.

Experience evaluating and integrating CMC packages from external assets or third-party licensors.

Strong understanding of GMP requirements, manufacturing processes, quality considerations, and lifecycle management strategies.

Ability to assess risks, prioritize effectively, and determine appropriate levels of CMC investment based on program objectives.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence internal and external partners.

Comfortable working independently, managing complex projects, and delivering results under tight timelines.

Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership, adaptability, and a passion for improving healthcare innovation.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package with meaningful equity opportunities.

Fully remote work environment for candidates based in the United States or United Kingdom.

Flexible engagement structure, including full-time or contract/fractional arrangements.

Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

27 days of annual leave plus 11 national holidays.

Monthly wellness allowance to support health and wellbeing activities.

Enhanced parental leave benefits.

Annual learning and development budget for courses, certifications, and professional growth.

Access to employee discounts, wellness programs, and remote team benefits.

Opportunities to participate in company events, team gatherings, and charitable initiatives.

The opportunity to contribute to transforming healthcare development through innovative approaches to clinical-stage biopharma.

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