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Senior Director, CMC Process DevelopmentScholar Rock • Cambridge, MA, US
Senior Director, CMC Process Development

Senior Director, CMC Process Development

Scholar Rock • Cambridge, MA, US
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Director, CMC Process Development

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director of CMC Process Development to lead our biologics process development function across early-stage, late-stage, and commercial programs. This role will drive the design, scale-up, and technology transfer of drug substance and drug product processesboth internally and through a global network of CDMOs. Expertise in high-concentration biologics is essential.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge, strong organizational leadership, and proven experience managing external collaborations and in-house teams. This role is critical to ensuring robust, scalable, processes that support clinical and commercial success.

Position Responsibilities :

  • Strategic & Functional Leadership
  • Lead the CMC process development strategy for biologics (mAbs, fusion proteins, or similar), including upstream and downstream development.
  • Serve as the enterprise thought leader for biologics manufacturing platforms, innovation, and process robustness.
  • Partner with stakeholders across R&D, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure alignment from development to commercial readiness.
  • Technical Program Oversight
  • Design and oversee process development programs across all stages (early / IND-enabling through BLA / commercial lifecycle).
  • Guide scale-up, technology transfer, and validation activities across internal and external manufacturing sites.
  • Drive the development of high-concentration formulations suitable for subcutaneous administration (e.g., >

100 mg / mL), including associated drug product process characterization.

  • External CDMO Management
  • Manage and oversee relationships with CDMOs for both drug substance and drug product development, ensuring scientific rigor, quality, and timelines.
  • Serve as the technical lead for external development and manufacturing partnerships, including CDMO selection and oversight of SOWs, budgets, and technical deliverables.
  • Organizational Development
  • Build and lead a high-performing CMC process development team, including technical experts and project leaders.
  • Foster a culture of scientific excellence, cross-functional collaboration, and accountability.
  • Regulatory Support
  • Contribute to CMC sections of regulatory submissions (IND, IMPD, BLA / MAA), including process descriptions, validation strategies, and control strategies.
  • Support regulatory agency interactions, inspections, and responses to information requests.
  • Candidate Qualifications :

  • Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical process development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience developing biologics processes from early-stage through commercial launch, including PPQ and lifecycle management.
  • Demonstrated expertise in high-concentration biologics and associated drug product development challenges.
  • Strong background in tech transfer, scale-up, and working with external CDMOs.
  • Experience supporting global regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA, EMA).
  • Experience in a lean, entrepreneurial biotech environment.
  • Familiarity with integrated CMC program leadership or technical operations governance frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with aseptic drug product process development and container-closure systems.
  • Strategic and enterprise mindset
  • Deep technical expertise with strong decision-making capability
  • Effective communicator with cross-functional and external partners
  • Proactive, solution-oriented leadership style
  • High standards of scientific rigor and compliance
  • $240,000 - $330,000 a year

    Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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