Associate Director

Mindlance
Cambridge, MA

Comments To Supplier

Hybrid 3 days required onsite

Possible extension

Local candidates only**

Paid Parking required

Position fully onsite

Day to Day:

• Managing multiple projects, writing reports, reviewing reports

• Validating data on the reports

• Assisting with drafting regulatory documents

• CMC sections of Modules 3 supporting regulatory applications

• Work with 3rd parties/ manufacturing

Top required skills:

• Combined min 7 years of related experience; with required BS/ MS degree, PHD preferred

• Must have recent experience with small molecules and pharmaceutical development/ synthesis

• Small molecule vs. Biological/ vaccines, not applicable.

• Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Development

• Previous experience as Senior Research Associate Director, Process Development Lead CMC/ Associate Research Scientist

Nice to have Skills:

• Veeva experience is a plus


Description:

Technical Leader, MSAT CMC Development

The MSAT Synthetics team at client is dedicated to supporting CMC Development and Pharmaceutical Technical activities for new R&D compounds, Life Cycle Management Programs (LCM), product territory extensions, and industrial technical projects. Our team plays a critical role in coordinating multiple technical aspects of MSAT and Manufacturing and Supply (M&S) Programs through organization and alignment with other Sanofi group divisions including Commercial Global Business Units, R&D, Regulatory, and Alliance Management. We collaborate closely with various internal client support laboratories and external contract organization facilities. Our focus includes development activities supporting the small molecule portfolio, encompassing drug substance process development and pharmaceutical development for oral dosage forms such as tablets and suspensions. As products approach the registration and launch stage, we work closely with M&S Sites, Supply Chain, CMOs (through External Manufacturing), and Alliance Partners to outline comprehensive plans and activities.


Main Accountabilities

CMO/CRO Management

Prepare summaries of proposals, reports and data from CMOs/CROs for projects and present to management for review

Obtain and organize necessary technical information to support projects at internal Sanofi sites or CMO/CROs

Provide technical support to manufacturing sites for significant deviations and drive process and product life cycle management improvements for process robustness and yields

Assist with reviewing contracts (CDSs, MSAs, Quality Agreements) and quotations to support CMC development projects, industrial technical projects and internal industrial development programs


Technical Management

Execute 2nd generation program technical strategies to the MSAT Technical Product Team, focused on synthetic process development and/or pharmaceutical development of oral dosage forms for small molecules

Implement product control strategies in compliance with overall regulatory/quality requirements

Select appropriate QbD strategies, process parameter risk assessments, and application of prior knowledge

Conduct risk assessments for project activities and outline contingency plans

Draft product- and process-specific technical reports to support life-cycle management activities

Support MSAT Program Directors and CMC Leaders with planning, coordinating and following activities for the various types of projects

Assist with reviewing and finalizing technical documents such as protocols, reports and regulatory dossier content


Project Management

Organize meetings and prepare project updates for project teams and M&S management

Create and maintain detailed timelines and project plans with input from Program Directors / CMC Leaders

Organize meetings with project teams for status updates and action items follow-up to ensure adherence to timelines

Organize meetings with sponsors (R&D, GBU, M&S Teams) to communicate project updates

Create and maintain detailed project plans with gating / milestones


Required Skills & Qualifications

BS/MS in Chemistry or PhD (preferred), Pharmacy or Life Sciences required;

Minimum 7 years of experience in technical project management, pharmaceutical development, technical operations and/or manufacturing of small molecules and/or of drug product dosage forms for small molecules

Demonstrated experience as a technical project manager with ability to facilitate multi-disciplinary teams

Experience with international project teams is a plus

Quality and/or Regulatory background highly desirable


Other Skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Solid writing and presentation skills

Excellent organizational and communication skills


EEO:


“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”

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