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R&D CDMO Technical Director

Company Summary: A global CDMO pharmaceutical company that recently acquired a R&D facility in western North Carolina is currently seeking a driven, motivated, and enthusiastic Director to join their R&D team as they are working on early stage process research through to Phase II supply under GMP. This position is located in western North Carolina. You will play a key role in providing both technical direction and business development. The role is centered around small nucleic acid (ex. oligonucleotide, nucleoside, siRNA, etc.) synthesis and purification.

The Director will be responsible for:

• Devising strategic initiatives and execution plans to drive business growth in the small nucleic acids CDMO sector.
• Heading the team in effectively resolving technical challenges encountered in the development of nucleic acid-based pharmaceuticals.
• Assuming responsibility for guiding the team in timely completion of customer projects.
• Supervising the enhancement and operational capacities of the small nucleic acid CDMO.
• Aiding the company's business team in cultivating customer relationships.

The Director should have the following qualifications:

• An overall go-getter, self-starter mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• 4+ years of team management experience preferred
• CDMO background preferred
• Ph.D. in a scientific discipline related to Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry with 8+ years of related industry experience in nucleic acid drug development (ideally at least 5+ in the small nucleic acids CMC space)
• Have unique insights into the synthesis reactions of nucleosides, nucleotides, phosphoramidite monomers, and oligonucleotides related to small nucleic acids such as antisense oligonucleotides and siRNA

Benefits:

• Access to scenic western NC mountains
• Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits
• Direct visibility to senior leadership – reporting directly into the company’s Co-President

If you see yourself in this Director role and are interested, then please don’t wait to apply.