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Director or Senior Director, CMC Program Management

Kymera Therapeutics
Location
Watertown, MA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Technical Operations & Quality
Salary
$195,000 – $330,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD., M.S., or equivalent in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related discipline
  • 10+ years (Ph.D.) or 15+ years (M.S.) of CMC experience
  • CMC program/project management experience for oral small molecule programs
  • Experience advancing programs through Phase 3, NDA/MAA submission, process validation, and approval
  • Broad CMC technical knowledge spanning drug substance, drug product, and analytical development
  • Prior experience in working with CDMOs and CROs, technology transfer, GMP manufacturing, and commercial supply management
What the job really is

In this role, you will drive end-to-end CMC program management for mid to late-stage programs, focusing on timeline development, risk assessment, and execution tracking. You will build integrated plans across various workstreams, support Phase 3 and commercial readiness activities, and coordinate with CDMOs and CROs. Additionally, you will ensure timely communication of project status and develop best practices for CMC decision-making.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Eligibility for annual bonus
  • Equity participation
  • Comprehensive benefits
Things to weigh
  • Role requires significant experience in CMC and project management, which may limit entry-level candidates
  • Base salary range is quite broad, indicating variability based on experience
  • Focus on oral small molecule programs may not appeal to those with different therapeutic backgrounds
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