Director, Drug Product Development

Role Summary

We are seeking a Director, Drug Product Development to develop protein drug product presentations and processes, oversee tech transfer to and manufacturing at CDMOs, and deliver robust drug product supply for clinical trials and launch/commercialization. Reporting to the VP of Formulation and Drug Product Development, this position requires deep expertise in process development, aseptic manufacturing for prefilled syringes (PFS), combination product development, and compliance, while fostering collaboration across teams and external partners. This person will be a subject matter expert in drug product manufacturing, including PFS, within the CMC organization, providing strategic guidance and technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

Embedded in the Formulation and Drug Product Development team, this position will be a member of an integrated Development, Manufacturing & Supply team, and will collaborate closely with team members involved in drug substance development, device development, analytical development, and supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in PFS process development and manufacturing, providing technical guidance and strategic insights to cross-functional teams
• Develop late-phase and commercial launch strategy for PFS development and manufacturing
• Oversee drug product tech transfer, process development, and GMP manufacturing operations including person in plant support
• Manage drug product CDMO adherence to deliverables, timelines, and performance in collaboration with Quality and Tech Ops team members
• Support phase-appropriate strategies for drug product development, process transfer and scale-up, process characterization, process performance qualification (PPQ), and commercial readiness
• Perform risk assessments using a QbD approach to define drug product process development and manufacturing strategies
• Collaborate with drug product development and device teams to develop drug product presentations