Associate Director, CMC Program Mgmt Denali Therapeutics - 3.7 South San Francisco, CA Job Details $159,000 - $207,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance 401(k) Qualifications Biotechnology GMP Pharmaceutical company experience Project management experience in healthcare Vendor relationship management Chemistry, manufacturing & controls Managing projects Manufacturing Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the largest medical challenges of our time. Denali Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases through our deep commitment to degeneration biology and principles of translational medicine. Denali is founded on the collaboration of leading scientists, industry experts, and investors who share the vision that scientific discovery energetically applied to translational medicine is the key to delivering effective therapies to patients. We invite you to consider an opportunity with Denali to help achieve our goal of delivering meaningful therapeutics to patients. Denali Therapeutics is seeking to recruit a leader who will be responsible for organizing and managing CMC strategies, deliverables, and timelines for Denali's programs, including oversight of contract manufacturing organizations. As a member of the CMC Program Management group, this position is responsible for ensuring timely and optimal decision making across the CMC portfolio from the research phase through all phases of development, including approval (NDA, BLA, MAA) and commercial, working closely with our technical leaders, Program Directors, and cross-functional project teams to successfully integrate CMC deliverables into the overall project timelines.

Key Accountabilities/Core Job Responsibilities :

Organize, manage, and drive CMC strategies, plans, and deliverables for drug candidates from the research, pre-IND, and first-in-human testing phases to all later phases of development, including pivotal Phase 2/3 studies and

NDA/MAA/BLA

submissions Manage CRO/CMO vendor selection process and serve as a point of contact for CROs and CMOs for outsourced CMC projects as well as early stage biotherapeutics requiring large scale material production Facilitate, manage, and lead internal CMC project teams Establish and maintain CMC project timelines and budgets and track CMC deliverables and timelines and ensure the CMC strategies and plans are incorporated into the overall project plans Proactively outline risks and mitigations and communicate risks and issues to CMC teams, project teams, and senior management Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, timelines, risks, and forecasting for future CMC project needs Collaborate with technical leaders, Program Directors, and cross-functional project teams to develop and execute on drug development strategies and plans

Qualifications/Skills :

Typically requires a BA or BS degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, with 12+ years of relevant biotech/pharmaceutical/CMO CMC experience.(or Master's degree with 10+ years of experience) An advanced degree and CMC Experience with novel constructs (e.g. bi-specifics, enzyme fusions) is preferred. Experience managing CMC activities at CROs/CMOs required Drug Substance and Drug Product GMP experience required Command of project management practices and software Thorough understanding of the overall drug development process Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and partnerships with internal team members and collaborators at CROs/CMOs Experience in effectively working through high-pressure situations; excellent conflict management skills. Drive to take ownership and responsibility in ensuring the success of the projects and deliverables. Results- and detail-oriented.

Salary Range:

$159,000.00 to $207,000.00 . Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Denali offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits.

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//www.denalitherapeutics.com/careers This compensation and benefits information is based on Denali's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. Denali is committed to its core company value of unity by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.