Vice President, Business Development and Operation

Our client is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of small molecules and peptide APIs that successfully evolved from a generic API manufacturer. They provide pharmaceutical companies one-stop innovative drug development and manufacturing solutions and services throughout the development lifecycle of an innovative drug-from preclinical chemical manufacturing and control (CMC) through phase I/II/III clinical trials and new drug applications (NDA) to commercialization.

• Act as a senior technical and strategic business development interface for global clients to hit business goal.
• Contribute to long-term CMC and technology roadmap aligned with company growth strategy.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to deliver client programs on time by leading the lab operation for the USA site.
• Support capacity planning, capital investments, and site expansion initiatives under the compliance operation.
• Lead and own CMC strategy for small molecules, APIs across development stages, from preclinical to commercial.
• Provide technical leadership in chemical synthesis, route scouting, impurity control, and process optimization to ensure project delivery on time.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants.

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience.
• 15+ years working experience within a global/international CDMO environment.
• Strong understanding of client-driven development models.
• Strong background in small-molecule API development CMC, process development, and chemical synthesis.
• Prior leadership experience within a CDMO and global pharmaceutical company.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing site-level operations.

• Chemical synthesis and route development.
• Process scale-up and technology transfer.
• GMP manufacturing of APIs.
• Regulatory CMC requirements and lifecycle management.

• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus.
• Hands on scientific leader with credibility at all levels.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast paced, growth oriented environment.

• Competitive salary range up to $350,000 and bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) and medical insurance.
• Senior leadership role with global visibility.
• Opportunity to shape business development and CMC strategy and US site growth.