Associate Director, Drug Development

Providing technical and strategic leadership for late-stage drug product development programs, the full-time Associate Director, Drug Development will manage process characterization, regulatory filings, and lifecycle management in a remote capacity. Key Responsibilities Lead late-stage drug product development activities, including formulation optimization and process validation readiness Serve as the CMC drug product lead for NDA filings and support interactions with health authorities Drive post-approval lifecycle management activities and continuous improvement initiatives Required Qualifications PhD in Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or MS with 8+ years / BS with 10+ years of experience in drug product/process development Demonstrated experience in late-stage drug product development from Phase 3 to commercial Direct involvement in NDA CMC submissions and regulatory agency interactions Proven expertise in drug product manufacturing processes, scale-up, and tech transfer Strong understanding of CMC regulatory requirements and global regulatory frameworks