Associate Director, Engineering and Materials Science

Role

Lead a cross-functional team in the development and scale-up of drug substance processes for small molecules or oligonucleotides, supporting all clinical phases through to commercialization.

Responsibilities

• oversee laboratory process development, modeling, technology transfer, and collaboration with materials, chemistry, analytical, and formulation teams to optimize drug properties and performance
• promote process modeling adoption
• influence department strategy
• mentor junior staff
• potentially serve as EMS project lead

Requirements

• BS with 11+ years
• MS with 9+ years
• PhD with 6+ years in Chemical Engineering or related field with pharmaceutical experience

High-Value

• expertise in small molecule and oligonucleotide process development, particle engineering, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and process modeling
• experience in a matrix environment, and leadership in a biopharma setting

Work Setup

On-site in Boston, MA, with flexible arrangements.