Director of Chemistry, Molecule Process Development and Manufacturing

About This Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Director of Chemistry to join our Small Molecule Chemical Development team.

• Lead collaborative development and manufacturing teams to design and conduct experiments that optimize and characterize the processes of our assets, emphasizing improvement in process understanding, robustness, and productivity.
• Design, guide, and execute experimental plans to advance the portfolio.
• Lead project teams toward the implementation of safe, efficient, and robust chemical processes for drug candidates.
• Manage scientific colleagues, mentor, engage, and prepare future scientific and engineering leaders.
• Develop fundamental process knowledge to support the transition of chemical and biochemical processes from laboratory scale to manufacturing partners.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Oligo Synthesis, Solid Form, and Separations teams to develop the knowledge and controls needed for the supply of clinical materials and to characterize processes for regulatory filings.
• Communicate project research results effectively in reports and team meetings, including authoring the CMC section of INDs.
• Interact with Contract Research Organizations as project needs evolve, which may include travel.
• Initiate innovative research projects to improve fundamental understanding and control of processes.
• Expand your chemistry community presence by professionally representing the organization in external consortia, conferences, and other forums.

You have a passion for exploring scientific concepts and are eager to contribute to the design, development, and execution of cutting‑edge technologies that deliver drug candidates for clinical trials. You thrive in a collaborative environment where urgency, accountability, inclusion, and integrity guide the work.

• M.S. or Ph.D. with 12+ years of relevant experience, including people management, in pharmaceutical or biotech settings (required).
• Strong background in the theory and practice of pharmaceutical process chemistry and engineering, including command of synthetic strategies, impurity controls, analytical, purification, and isolation techniques, process characterization, familiarity with process safety and technology‑transfer protocols, and good problem‑solving skills in delivering non‑clinical and clinical APIs and the phase‑appropriate knowledge packages for CMC support.
• Demonstrated experience in leading project teams involved in the delivery of APIs across several modalities.
• Ability to lead teams ethically, collaboratively, effectively, and cross‑functionally.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Preferred:
  Experience engaging with external partners and representing the organization in external settings.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with regulatory requirements and CMC activities related to drug development.

Job Level: Management.

The base compensation range for this role is $–$. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick time, maternity and parental leave, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee resource groups.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

Biogen is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.