Senior Vice President, Research & Development

Job Summary :

Aquestive Therapeutics is a growth-stage biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of advancing medicines to bring meaningful improvement to patients’ lives through innovative science and delivery technologies. the benefit of patients. Our proprietary PharmFilm® oral film dose form platform and Adrenaverse™ epinephrine prodrug platform enable the development of high-performance therapeutics delivered via oral, topical and transdermal routes. Aquestive has already brought four Rx products to market through licensing partnerships and a growing portfolio of DTC products, establishing us as a leader in applications of oral thin film technology. We are focused on an expanding and robust proprietary pipeline of Rx drug products led by Anaphylm™ – an epinephrine prodrug sublingual film for severe allergic reactions that is the first and only orally delivered, needle-free epinephrine product candidate – and AQST-108 – a topical epinephrine prodrug gel for treatment of alopecia areata. These innovative programs exemplify our mission to provide patient-centric treatments to underserved markets and are the key drivers of our growth plan.

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Vice President of Research & Development to join our executive leadership team and drive the next stage of Aquestive’s innovation and execution journey. The SVP R&D will provide visionary and hands-on leadership across all R&D functions – from late stage discovery (e.g. Adrenoverse ™) to early formulation and preclinical research through clinical development, regulatory approval, and commercialization – to advance our new product pipeline and expand the impact of our technology and therapeutic platforms. This executive will shape and execute R&D strategy with a focus on advancing critical programs (for example, shepherding Anaphylm through NDA submission and launch preparation, and progressing AQST-108 into Phase 2 clinical trials) while fostering innovation for future pipeline opportunities. The role requires a dynamic leader who can ensure NDA filings, clinical trials, and product launches are delivered successfully, build and mentor a high-performing R&D organization, and serve as a clear, investor-facing champion for Aquestive’s scientific vision and achievements.

This role is a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and reports to the CEO.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and lead an integrated R&D strategy aligned with corporate objectives and patient-centric innovation.
• Oversee advancement of key programs including Anaphylm™ (epinephrine sublingual film) through NDA submission and launch, and AQST-108 (topical epinephrine) into Phase 2 trials.
• Lead all R&D functions : discovery, formulation, preclinical, clinical, regulatory, and CMC.
• Cultivate a high-performing R&D organization that emphasizes agility, innovation, and accountability.
• Drive integration of core technologies (PharmFilm® and Adrenaverse™) into new and existing pipeline assets.
• Serve as a cross-functional partner with Medical, Regulatory, Commercial, and Manufacturing.
• Ensure quality and compliance across all R&D activities; proactively manage risk.
• Represent Aquestive with external stakeholders including investors, partners, and scientific leaders.

Qualifications :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by colleagues assigned to this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Aquestive reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

As part of Aquestive’s employment process, final candidate will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to employment commencing.  Please Note :   Aquestive is a drug-free workplace and has a drug free workplace policy in place.

Aquestive provides equal employment opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.  Expected Base salary range : $300,000 to $350,000 USD