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Sobi

MSAT Technical Lead – Drug Substance (Sr Manager)

RemoteUnited States only
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Full-time
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Enterprise
$140k–$165k/yr
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Senior technical lead for small‑molecule drug substance manufacturing. Requires 6+ years in drug substance development/manufacturing and 3+ years leading commercial product transfer, scale‑up and validation. Role based in the US (Morristown/Raleigh/Boston area) with periodic cross‑site travel and responsibility for CMOs/CDMOs and regulatory documentation.

Core skills

Small-molecule drug substance manufacturingProcess validationProduct transfer and scale-up

Required skills

Product transferScale-upLife-cycle management (LCM)APRs/PQRsRegulatory guidelines and filingsVendor/CMO/CDMO managementSOPs and manufacturing instructionsRisk assessmentsCAPA and deviation managementTechnical study/qualification/validation documentationCMC developmentSmall-molecules drug substance manufacturingRegulatory guidelines and submissionsVendor/CMO/CDMO oversightCAPASOP and manufacturing instruction reviewAPR/PQR writing and reviewCMC for small molecules

What you'll do

  • Subject matter expert (SME) for Small Molecules Drug Substance Manufacturing.
  • Process owner of Small Molecules process validation for Sobi products.
  • Lead and execute MSAT projects such as manufacturing process and cost improvement as part of LCM.
  • Participate in internal activities related to (external) manufacturing, such as process changes, major/critical deviations, risk assessments, and CAPAs.
  • Issue, review, and approve applicable internal and external SOP’s and manufacturing instructions.
  • Review and supervise the setup, execution, and documentation of technical studies, qualifications, and validations.
  • Write and review applicable sections of the APR/PQR.
  • Write and review applicable sections in registration files, variations, and market expansion.
  • Support in sourcing evaluation of new Small Molecules contract manufacturers and participation in developing supply and quality agreements.
  • Lead the technical part of a product transfer, scale-up activities, validations, and oversee manufacturing of Small Molecules processes at external manufacturers for Sobi projects in the clinical and commercial phase.
  • Be aware of external biopharmaceutical manufacturing technology advancements, understand and introduce new technologies, and how they may be applicable to process innovation, cost, or yield improvement.
  • Lead and execute MSAT projects such as manufacturing process and cost as part of LCM.
  • Write and review applicable sections for the APR/PQR.
  • Write and review applicable sections in the registration files, variations, and market expansion.
  • Support in sourcing evaluation of new Small Molecules contract manufacturers and in contributions to developing supply and quality agreements.
  • Lead the technical part of product transfer, scale-up activities, and validations, and oversee manufacturing of Small Molecule processes at external manufacturers for Sobi projects in the clinical and commercial phase.
  • Be aware of external biopharmaceutical manufacturing technology advancements, understand and EMF? introduce new technologies, and how they may be applicable to process innovation, cost, or yield improvement.

What they require

  • University degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or similar
  • 6+ years of experience in the development and manufacturing of small-molecule drug substances for clinical and commercial use
  • 3+ years of experience in a commercial setting, leading the technical pieces of product transfer, scale-up, and validation
  • Experience reviewing applicable sections of the APR/PQR
  • Scientific and technical background in CMC development and manufacturing of drug substances, small molecules
  • Experience with regulatory guidelines, regulatory authorities communication, and file documentation
  • Experience overseeing external vendors such as CMOs, CDMOs, etc.
  • Demonstrable experience working in a cross-functional team with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and be an effective decision-maker
  • Fulfillment of all of Sobi's values
  • Ability to act independently and take initiative
  • Good communication skills, oral/written, and listening
  • Strong team player
  • 3+ years of experience in a commercial setting, leading technical pieces of product transfer, scale-up, and validation

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation for your work
  • Generous time off policy
  • Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
  • Emphasis on work/life balance
  • Collaborative and team-oriented environment
  • Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients
  • A competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future
  • Tuition and wellness reimbursements
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package
  • Additional recognition awards
  • Eligibility for short-term and long-term bonuses
  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunity to attend conferences
  • Competitive 401(k) match
  • Eligible for short-term and long-term bonuses
  • Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending conferences
  • Making a positive impact to help rare disease patients in need of life-saving treatments
  • A competitive 401(k) match
  • A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package
  • Eligible for both short-term and long-term bonuses

Sobi is a specialized biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease.

🇸🇪 SwedenBiopharmaceuticalMid-size

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$140k–$165k/yr