Director Of Chemical
Experience
Minimum 0 Year
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Full-time
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• Act as the technical lead for selected CMO partnerships, ensuring timely delivery, effective risk mitigation, and strict compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Oversee the manufacturing of critical intermediates and raw materials to meet clinical and commercial supply needs.
• Facilitate supply planning, budgeting, and contract tracking through ERP systems in partnership with Legal and Finance teams.
• Support regulatory submissions and responses to health authorities, leading quality system activities such as change control, deviations, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Review and approve batch records, protocols, and reports submitted by CMOs.
• Provide oversight during Process Performance Qualification (PPQ) and commercial manufacturing campaigns, including serving as 'Person in Plant' when necessary.
• Deliver insights across various internal functions, with a willingness to travel internationally (~20%, primarily across Europe/Asia). Requirements
• PhD in Chemistry preferred; candidates with an MS or BSc along with strong industrial experience will also be considered.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing of small molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), particularly in GMP environments; contract manufacturing experience is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical manufacturing best practices, including PPQ, and robust quality systems (change control, deviations, CAPAs) and regulatory submissions.
• Strong foundation in organic chemistry with the ability to influence in matrix settings; exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
• Comfortable making informed decisions with incomplete data and adept at working across multiple time zones. Why This Role Matters This impactful leadership position puts you at the heart of our manufacturing operations, driving the supply of critical chemical intermediates for innovative therapies in a global and remote-friendly environment. Ready to take the next step in a high-impact team driving digital transformation? About Planet Pharma: Planet Pharma is a well-positioned Employment Business/Agency offering global staffing solutions. With our headquarters in Chicago and a regional office in Central London, we work compliantly in over 30 countries, sustaining a network of more than 2,500 active contractors globally, along with a strong permanent/direct hire recruitment service. We pride ourselves on our specialist knowledge and close relationships with clients and the industry, earning recognition from FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm and receiving multiple awards for our commitment to excellence in service delivery. Our extensive functional expertise includes Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions, Clinical Development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs/Writing. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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Job Overview
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Job Title
Director_of_Chemical
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Experience
0 Years
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Location
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Offered Salary
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Qualification
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Industry
Catering
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Date Posted
November 16, 2025
Job location
Location information not available.
