Associate Director, Technical Operations CMC Strategy

Department: 106800 Technical Operations Location: San Diego, USA- Remote Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease. At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do. We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community. At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients. Position Summary: The Associate Director, Technical Operations CMC Strategy is responsible for the creation and execution of the CMC strategy for a diverse portfolio of small molecules in development, ensuring test article and study drug are developed and manufactured on time, within budget & scope. This individual will collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment, risk management, and successful achievement of program milestones. The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in small molecule API development and manufacturing, including an ability to drive CMC strategy for a late-stage development asset. Responsibilities: Provide strategic and technical leadership for technology transfer, scale-up, and cGMP manufacturing activities, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues across Phase I–III clinical and commercial products. Oversee formulation development of current approved drugs and new drug candidates. Manage and provide technical oversight of formulation development and cGMP manufacturing activities at contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). Support creation of integrated CMC development plans, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to support clinical and commercial milestones. Managing CMOs to develop and maintain methods for clinical/commercial production of finished dosage forms Review and approve technical and GMP documentation, including specifications, Master Batch records, validation documents, change controls, and technical reports. Author, edit, review, and contribute to CMC sections of regulatory submissions, responses, and health authority interactions. Partner closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Clinical Operations, and Program Management to ensure alignment of CMC activities with development and commercialization goals. Support regulatory inspections, partner audits, and ongoing compliance with applicable cGMP and global regulatory requirements. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic guidance across Technical Operations and cross-functional teams. Support launch readiness and commercialization planning to ensure reliable product supply. Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline required. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered 8+ years of relevant experience in cGMP related CMC drug development and manufacturing with emphasis on late-phase clinical development, scale-up, and commercialization Expert knowledge and extensive CMC experience advancing small molecule APIs from process development through process characterization, PPQ, commercialization, and tech transfers in support of solid oral dosage form programs Demonstrated leadership experience in CMC: preferably in more than one related CMC area, and drug development experience with small molecules (both oral and injectable), peptides, and biologics of varying degrees of complexity Extensive experience managing global CMOs, third-party manufacturers, and testing labs. Broad knowledge and experience with phase-appropriate cGMP requirements and applicable US, EU, and ICH guidelines Demonstrated ability to prepare and review CMC sections of regulatory filings, including INDs, IMPDs, and NDAs Manufacturing experience with oral solid dosage forms Expert knowledge in process validation and technology transfer procedures Additional Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork Driven, intelligent, passionate about making a difference for patients with rare diseases Strong professional experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in small molecule development and manufacturing for solid oral dosage forms Ability to adapt to modification and changes to project plans, demonstrating flexibility to implement new strategies and tactics to accommodate these changes Team player and strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent decision-making and collaboration skills with strong attention to detail Six Sigma and statistical knowledge is a plus Ability to travel 10-20% domestically and internationally All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego No role is expected to be 100% remote Total Rewards Offerings: Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization. Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off. Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees. Target Base Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $195,000.00 *This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and location. Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position. Travere Therapeutics, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason. At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We are a biopharmaceutical company that comes together every day to help patients, families and caregivers of all backgrounds as they navigate life with a rare disease. On this path, we know the need for treatment options is urgent – that is why our global team works with the rare disease community to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies. In pursuit of this mission, we continuously seek to understand the diverse perspectives of rare patients and to courageously forge new paths to make a difference in their lives and provide hope – today and tomorrow. For more information, visit travere.com.