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Senior Manager / Principal Scientist - CMC Drug Product Development
Senior Manager / Principal Scientist - CMC Drug Product DevelopmentTundra Technical Solutions • Ridgefield, CT, US
Senior Manager / Principal Scientist - CMC Drug Product Development

Senior Manager / Principal Scientist - CMC Drug Product Development

Tundra Technical Solutions • Ridgefield, CT, US
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Role Overview

This role supports drug product development activities across early and clinical-stage programs, with primary responsibility for formulation development, clinical manufacturing support, and technology transfer. The position works closely with internal CMC teams and external partners to ensure high-quality, phase-appropriate drug product delivery in compliance with GxP and regulatory requirements.

The role is hands-on and execution-focused, contributing technical expertise across small molecule programs with exposure to oligonucleotides and advanced modalities

Key Responsibilities

  • Support delivery of drug product development activities , including :
  • Pre-formulation and formulation development
  • Process development and tech transfer
  • Phase-appropriate stability studies
  • GMP clinical trial material (CTM) manufacturing
  • Contribute to drug substance / drug product supply activities , including preparation and review of GxP documentation and technical summaries.
  • Support regulatory document authoring and review (e.g., IND, IMPD, NDA sections) and assist in responses to health authority questions.
  • Collaborate with external CROs, CMOs, and CDMOs on formulation development, manufacturing execution, and technology transfer.
  • Review and approve technical reports, manufacturing documentation, and development data for accuracy and compliance.
  • Work cross-functionally with CMC, Quality, Regulatory, and Development teams to support program execution.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable GMP, GLP (as applicable), safety, quality, and corporate policies
  • Present scientific data internally and contribute to technical discussions and decision-making.

Required Experience & Skills

  • Hands-on experience in :
  • Preclinical formulation and pre-formulation characterization
  • Drug product formulation and process development (QbD)
  • Tech transfer and cGMP manufacturing support
  • Experience developing phase-appropriate drug product and supporting clinical supply manufacturing for small molecules and / or oligonucleotides.
  • Experience working with and coordinating activities across external CROs and CDMOs / CMOs
  • Familiarity with ICH quality guidelines and FDA / EU drug manufacturing regulations.
  • Ability to review and approve GxP documentation and technical reports.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical presentations to scientific and cross-functional audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and matrixed team environments.
  • Nice to Have

  • Experience with oligonucleotide formulation and process development
  • Exposure to injectable peptides or advanced modalities
  • Prior experience contributing to publications or external scientific presentations.
  • Education

  • Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Sciences with 8–10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • OR

  • PhD in a related discipline with 5–7+ years of relevant industry experience in drug product development
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