Associate Director, Chemical Technical Operations, North America External Manufacturing

Job Description

Our Small Molecule API Chemical Technical Operations Unit is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a Technical Lead position to support drug substance tech transfer and commercial manufacture within our North America External Manufacturing Network. This is an exciting opportunity to work with key strategic external partners, grow technical experience in API manufacturing, and work on high‑visibility network initiatives. Our team strives to provide technical excellence in our work and be strong partners, collaborators, and leaders within the small molecule line of business.

• Operate independently on priorities established with assigned External Partners.
• Foster proactive partnerships with External Partners to meet business goals, identify and mitigate risks, and continuously enhance performance.
• Maintain a strong focus on compliance and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to drive supply excellence.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned External Partners while coordinating with impacted company sites and External Partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless product supply with an end‑to‑end mindset.
• Initiate and drive change controls to completion.
• Provide rapid support to External Partners to resolve manufacturing challenges and minimize supply disruptions.
• Collaborate with Research Laboratories groups during New Product Introductions/Tech Transfers and new technology development.
• Provide on‑site support at External Partners as required, proactively identifying risks and supporting all phases of execution.
• Conduct technical due diligence assessments and provide expert consultation on chemical manufacturing matters.
• Review process change requests and deviation reports while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Perform proactive process monitoring to enable robust manufacturing operations & early detection of process issues.

• Bachelor's in a technical field (Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences) with minimum 7 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience; or Master’s with minimum 5 years; or PhD with minimum 3 years.
• Experience in manufacturing, specifically in Small Molecule API process production, development, optimization, and tech transfer.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proven leadership attributes including a global mindset, an end‑to‑end supply chain perspective, and strong collaborative abilities across functions and geographies.
• Demonstrated capacity to solve complex technical challenges, lead project teams, and influence stakeholders effectively.
• A solid understanding of small molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Strong technical communication skills with proven ability to tailor communications for various levels of the organization including leaders and peers.

Adaptability, Automation Systems, Capital Project Management, Change Management, Chemical Manufacturing, Clinical Manufacturing, Communication Management, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Drug Product Manufacturing, Environmental Health and Safety, Global Mindset, Interpersonal Relationships, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Scale‑Up, Mitigated Risks, Process Improvements, Process Monitoring, Process Redesign, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Stakeholder Engagement.

None.

U.S. and Puerto Rico Residents only.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics. All applicants are encouraged to apply.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model:
Effective September 5 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will be working a hybrid model consisting of three total days on‑site per week, Monday–Thursday, with Friday designated as a remote‑working day.

Compensation: $ – $. Annual bonus and long‑term incentive eligibility are potential components of the compensation package.

Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, healthcare, retirement, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate and sick days.

Location:

San Francisco, CA; remote work. No relocation.

Travel Requirements: 50%.

Shift: 1st – Day.

Valid Driving License:
No.

Hazardous Material(s): N/A.

Job Posting End Date: 05/14/2026.

Requisition : R394094.