Manager of R&D, and Tech Services

About Harrow

Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW) is a leading provider of ophthalmic disease management solutions in North America. The company focuses on innovation, patient access to affordable medicines, and supporting ophthalmologists in mission work worldwide.

The Manager of R&D and Tech Services will lead and manage day‑to‑day R&D and validation functions at the Imprimis Rx 503B outsourcing facility, providing leadership, guidance, and hands‑on direction across activities within the department, including personnel, practices, and processes.

• Lead the R&D team for end‑to‑end activities from development of lead formulation and process to support manufacturing and launch of new products.
• Design experiments in laboratories, pilot plants, or manufacturing sites to identify critical quality attributes and establish process control.
• Develop and implement validation strategies for equipment, processes, cleaning, and systems in compliance with FDA and other regulatory guidelines.
• Provide leadership to the validation team for process, cleaning, equipment, and computer systems validation.
• Establish new manufacturing processes and refine existing ones to optimize quality, using statistical tools and proven scientific methods.
• Identify opportunities to optimize sterile/aseptic processes, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to achieve project goals and timelines.
• Maintain technical reports and specifications, ensuring smooth process technology transfer.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process problems and determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Develop process documentation and training materials to support standardized processes and product launches.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to streamline development, validation, scale‑up, and launch activities.
• Review and approve method validation and method transfer protocols and reports.
• Monitor the progression of development across projects and supervise tech transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Coordinate research and development analytical activities as required.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to staff for professional growth and development.

• MS degree in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Sciences;
  Ph.D. preferred.
• Eight to ten years of industrial experience in formulation, process development, and validation; ophthalmic dosage experience preferred.
• Strong technical and scientific reasoning with tech transfer skills and experience working alongside a manufacturing facility.
• Experience working with contract research laboratories in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong quantitative skills, attention to detail, and organizational abilities.
• Broad knowledge of scientific principles and theories, with mastery of relevant scientific areas.
• Advanced knowledge and ability to work with laboratory equipment and tools.
• Ability to lead multiple teams and exhibit leadership skills.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across projects with accuracy and efficiency.

• On‑Site

As set forth in Harrow, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.