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Associate Director, CMC, Program Management

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Location
Cambridge, MA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
230 - CMC and External Manufacturing
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline
  • Eight to ten years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including significant experience in project or program management supporting CMC, Technical Operations, manufacturing, or product development
  • Demonstrated understanding of CMC development, regulatory CMC requirements, and cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical development and manufacturing
  • Experience building and managing complex, integrated plans across multiple technical workstreams, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, budgets, and resource requirements
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution through influence in a matrixed environment without relying on direct authority
  • Experience proactively identifying, communicating, escalating, and managing program risks, issues, decisions, and competing priorities
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or business discipline
  • Direct experience supporting CMC programs from early development through late-stage development, and commercialization readiness
  • Project Management Professional certification or an equivalent project or program management credential, along with experience using tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or SharePoint
What the job really is

The Associate Director, CMC Program Management at Amylyx will lead strategic and operational program management for CMC initiatives, collaborating with various teams to develop and execute integrated plans. Responsibilities include establishing timelines, monitoring critical-path activities, managing risks, and ensuring alignment with program objectives. The role requires strong leadership in a cross-functional environment and the ability to communicate effectively across different stakeholders.

Things to weigh
  • Remote work opportunities are available, but not for residents of certain states (Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Michigan, Tennessee)
  • Travel to the corporate location in Cambridge, MA is required several times a year
  • No specific benefits or perks listed in the posting
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