Job#: 2066884

Job Description:

Executive Director, Head of Drug Substance 2066884

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Focus: Biologics

Job Overview: Seeking a Head of Drug Substance to spearhead drug substance development, drive strategy, manage teams, and collaborate across functions in a pharmaceutical leadership role.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Guide drug substance development from preclinical to commercial stages.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships with CDMOs for drug development advancement.
• Manage the creation and oversight of regulatory documents and inquiries.
• Collaborate across departments to streamline drug development processes.
• Represent the Pharmaceutical Sciences division internally and externally for strategic activities.
• Control the budget for drug substance manufacturing and development.

Primary Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. or BS/MS with extensive bioprocess development experience, specializing in cell line and upstream process development.
• Require at least 5 years of management experience with strong leadership in strategic team development.
• Proven track record in building strong relationships with stakeholders and CDMO partners.
• Deep understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks related to drug substance development.
• Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal skills, ensuring effective team and stakeholder interactions.
• Excellent communication skills, adept at presentations and information dissemination.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

About Stratacuity:

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.