Associate Scientific Director, Chemical Process Development

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The Process Chemistry function plays a central role in designing safe, efficient, robust, and sustainable manufacturing processes. By combining deep scientific expertise with enabling technologies and strong cross-functional partnerships, CPD delivers transformative innovation across the pipeline.

The Associate Scientific Director is a strategic scientific leader responsible for driving drug substance development strategies, influencing cross-functional decisions, and delivering high-impact outcomes across a diverse portfolio.

Position Summary

The Associate Scientific Director provides scientific and strategic leadership for drug substance programs spanning early- to late-stage development across modalities including small molecules and other synthetic assets. This role is primarily focused on program leadership and strategy, with selective hands-on scientific contribution to address critical technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific & Program Leadership

* Lead chemical and process development strategy for drug substance programs across a portfolio that may include small molecules, ADCs, and other synthetic modalities, spanning early- and late-stage development.

* Provide strategic oversight of route design, process development, and manufacturability, while contributing hands-on scientific input where needed to resolve critical technical challenges.

* Apply first-principles approaches to assess and mitigate risks, defining mitigation strategies and making critical scientific recommendations at key program milestones

* Represent drug substance development strategies in cross-functional CMC teams, ensuring alignment across analytical chemistry, engineering, regulatory affairs, and supply chain

People Leadership & Talent Development

* Set clear priorities and objectives for the team in alignment with portfolio goals and CPD's broader organizational strategy

* Mentor and develop scientists across CPD Chemistry, contributing to a culture of scientific excellence and continuous learning

* Foster an inclusive, high-performance team environment built on psychological safety, accountability, and collaboration

Innovation & Organizational Contribution

* Propose and lead departmental initiatives that improve scientific workflows, sustainability practices, and operational efficiency

* Build and maintain collaborative relationships with external academic institutions and industry partners to accelerate scientific advancement

* Represent CPD Chemistry's capabilities at internal reviews, scientific conferences, and through peer-reviewed publications

Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Serve as a key scientific voice in cross-functional CMC teams and broader enterprise forums

* Partner with CPD functional areas - including analytical chemistry, engineering, and drug substance supply - to deliver on CPD's integrated vision

* Collaborate with CPD and chemistry organization leadership to drive strategic alignment across the portfolio

Qualifications & Experience

* PhD in Organic Chemistry or a related field with a track record of academic excellence.

* 8 or more years of relevant industry experience in process chemistry, chemical development, or a related discipline.

* Demonstrated track record of leading scientific projects from conception through delivery with measurable outcomes

* Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

* Ability to lead complex projects independently and influence decisions across matrixed teams and governance forums.

* Prior experience managing, mentoring, or developing scientists in an industrial setting

* Strong scientific foundation in process chemistry, including route assessment, process understanding, and risk-based decision-making.

* Demonstrated ability to operate with accountability, agility, and integrity in a fast-paced, portfolio-driven environment

* External presence in the organic chemistry or broader scientific community through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and/or professional engagement is preferred.

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