Director of Chemistry
Biogen
Director of Chemistry
Biogen
Develops therapies for neurological disorders
About This Role
We areseekinga highly motivated and creative Director of Chemistry to join our Small Molecule Chemical Development team. In this role, you will lead and mentor scientific and engineering teams as you guide project progression from early-phase through late-phase drug development. You will oversee the design and refinement of robust manufacturing processes for a wide range of small molecules, supporting pre-clinicaland clinical therapeutics. This role is integral to advancing our scientific endeavors, driving innovation, and enabling the successful launch of new medicines through collaborative, safe, economical, and sustainable process development.
Who We Are
We area team of organic chemistsand chemical engineersengaged in thedesignof innovativeprocesseswhichsupply new medicines to patients.Wefocus on developing safe, economical, sustainable,cost-effective,and robust processes to support clinical trials and the launch of new medicines across various drug modalities.We aredriven byfirstprinciplesscience, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative teamwork.
What You’ll Do
Lead collaborativedevelopment and manufacturing teams to design and conduct experiments tooptimizeand characterize the processes ofBiogenassets with an emphasis on improvement in process understanding, robustness, and productivity.
Design,guideand execute experimental plans to advance the Biogen portfolio. You willbe responsible forleading project teams towards the implementation of safe,efficientand robust chemicalprocessesBiogen drug candidates.You will collaborate with development and manufacturing teams tooptimizeand characterize the processes ofBiogenassets with an emphasis on improvement in process understanding, robustness, and productivity.
Responsible for managing scientific colleagues, and mentoring, engaging, and preparingour future scientific and engineering leaders
Develop the fundamentalprocessknowledge needed to support the transition of chemical and biochemical processes from laboratory scale to manufacturing partners.
Collaborate with our Process Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Oligo Synthesis, Solid Form, and Separations colleagues to develop the knowledge and controls needed for the supply of clinical materials and characterization of processes to support regulatory filings.
Communicateproject teamresearch results effectively byinreports anddiscussionsin team meetings, including engagementin CMC activities including authoringCMCsection of INDs.
Interact with Contract Research Organizations as project needs evolve, which may include travel
Initiate innovative research projects to improve fundamental understanding and control of Biogen processes
Expand on your Chemistry community presence professionallyrepresentingBiogen externally in consortia and conferences
Who You Are
You have a passion for exploring scientific concepts and are eager to contribute tothe design and development and execution ofcutting-edgetechnologiesin the service ofdelivering drug candidatesfor clinical trials. Your vision and dedication drive you to push the boundaries of scientific endeavors,ultimately impactingpatient lives. You thrive in a collaborative environmentwhere urgency,accountability,inclusionand integrity aresharedvalues.
M.S. or PhDwith12+ years of relevant experience, including people management,in pharmaceutical or biotech settingsisrequired
Strong background in the theory and practice ofpharmaceutical process chemistry and engineering, includingcommand of synthetic strategies, impurity controls, analytical, purification and isolation techniques, process characterization,familiarity with process safety and tech transfer protocols,and good problem-solving skillsin the service of delivering non-clinical and clinical APIs and the phase appropriate knowledge packages for CMC support.
Demonstrated experience in leading project teams involved in delivery of APIs across several modalities
Ability tolead teamsethically,collaboratively, effectively, and cross-functionally
Excellentcommunicationand interpersonalskillsarerequiredalong withthedesire to work in ahighlycollaborative team environment.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in engaging with external partners andrepresentingthe organization in external facing settings.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and CMC activities related to drug development.
Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Biogen is a global biotechnology company focused on neuroscience. It discovers, develops, and delivers therapies for neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases. Its product process starts with research and development to identify potential drugs, followed by clinical testing and regulatory approval, ultimately leading to commercialization and patient treatment. Biogen differentiates itself through a long history (founded in 1978), a deep specialization in neuroscience, and an integrated pipeline that moves ideas from discovery to approved medicines, aiming to create value for shareholders while helping communities. The company’s goal is to advance therapies for neurological diseases to improve patients’ lives and generate sustainable value for stakeholders.
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