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Senior Manager, Pharmaceutical Development

Erasca

Erasca seeks a Senior Manager of Pharmaceutical Development to oversee small molecule drug product manufacturing at contract partners. The role involves formulation development, GMP compliance, regulatory submissions, and cross-functional coordination for an oncology-focused company.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute formulation and process development for oral solid dosage forms
  • Manage GMP manufacturing at CDMOs, directing operations and approving batch records and regulatory documents
  • Support registration activities including design of experiments, scale-up, and tech transfer
  • Provide technical support for manufacturing investigations, deviations, and corrective actions
  • Author regulatory submissions (IND, IMPD, NDA, MAA); travel approximately 25% including domestic and international site visits

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, or related field; or BS with 10+ years experience
  • 7+ years (MS) or 10+ years (BS) progressive pharmaceutical small molecule development experience
  • Hands-on expertise in solid oral dosage formulation, excipient selection, stability design, and scale-up
  • Direct CDMO collaboration experience including person-in-plant oversight and technology transfer
  • Knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and FDA/global regulatory requirements
  • Ability to support global operations across time zones and respond to manufacturing issues
Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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