Director, Manufacturing Science and Technologies; no agencies

Convergent Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing tumor-selective alpha radio antibodies to target cancer. The company was founded by world-renowned experts in clinical care and research, drug development, and cancer biology, and Convergent’s proprietary platform is licensed from Cornell University. In harnessing the selectivity of antibodies and tumor-destructive potential of alpha radioisotopes, Convergent's radio antibodies precisely target cancer cells with potent, localized radiation.

In addition to the roles and responsibilities outlined below, we value team members who are eager to make an impact and grow with us professionally. We are seeking an individual who enjoys multi-tasking and has the willingness and flexibility to assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

50 Milk Street, Boston, MA

Caitlyn Harvey, SVP of Technical Operations

• Create a strategy and lead the MSAT function through CPI, Phase 3 IND submission, PPQ and CPV (this includes API, Drug Substance, and Drug Product).
• Lead technology transfers and author technical documents including reports, standard operating procedures, master batch records, work instructions
• Collaborate with the Development Lead to learn and document the process as well as co-author development protocols and development technical reports.
• Responsible for authoring key IND updates and justifications
• Responsible for authoring MVP
• Provide onsite support at the CDMO, develop a training plan for manufacturing operators, and oversee process execution
• Lead investigations to troubleshoot process execution challenges including RCA
• Demonstrate ability to engage and effectively influence team members across multidisciplinary teams while prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• Drive curiosity, scientific rigor and excellent problem-solving skills across a fast-paced performance driven environment

• BS and/or MS in Chemical, Biological, or Biomedical Engineering
• 10+ yrs or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Previous experience with antibody based drug substances and antibody-drug-conjugates
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving, technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively work in multidisciplinary teams, meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects
• Aptitude for working in a self-driven, performance/results-oriented, fast-paced matrix environment
• Well versed with cGMP requirements and working in a regulated environment, including experience as person-in-plan and/or GMP operator.
• Working knowledge of statistical design of experiments (DoE) and RCA.
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• This is a Hybrid role, in office 2 to 3 days a week
• We are considering Greater Boston based candidates only

• Knowledge of radiochemistry
• Understanding of analytical methods such as HPLC, SPR, and cell based assays.

We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire or promote, will be based on aptitude, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.