VP, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) - Contractor

Lead the science. Drive the strategy. Shape the future.

As Vice President (VP), Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), you’ll be at the forefront of developing and advancing drugs, biologics, and medical devices. You’ll guide everything from formulation and scale-up to regulatory submissions and Health Authority interactions, making you the trusted expert who helps bring breakthrough therapies to patients faster. It’s your chance to influence global development, mentor top talent, and make a lasting impact on the industry.

About the role

As VP, CMC, you’ll not only lead critical interactions with global Health Authorities and shape submission strategies, but also mentor teams, provide technical leadership, and serve as a trusted advisor across multiple projects. This is your opportunity to combine scientific expertise, regulatory insight, and leadership to directly accelerate life-changing therapies. This is an exciting contractor position rather than a permanent role.

Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to

• Lead Regulatory Writing & Strategy: Write, review, and guide CMC documents and submissions with accuracy and insight.
• Shape Product Development: Influence strategies and plans from early development through post-approval.
• Engage with Health Authorities: Lead meetings, prepare briefing packages, and serve as the expert voice in regulatory interactions.
• Provide Scientific Leadership: Share expertise in CMC, compliance, and audits while mentoring teams and supporting client success.
• Drive Collaboration & Solutions: Partner with clients and cross-functional teams to solve challenges and deliver innovative outcomes.

Requirements

About You

Are you a seasoned CMC expert who blends scientific depth with strategic vision? Are you confident in leading regulatory interactions and solving complex challenges? If you thrive on collaboration and take pride in guiding therapies from development to patients, you will thrive here.

To be successful we are looking for the following traits and behaviors

• Advanced scientific and regulatory knowledge of drug, biologic, or device development
• Critical thinking and analytical skills, financial acumen, influencing and leading teams, risk assessment, problem solving skills, decision making, strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Requires a B.S., R.Ph., M.S., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, in a scientific area, and equivalent combination of relevant experience in drug, biologic, or device development
• 15 years’ post-degree of directly relevant experience in drug, biologic, or device development desirable

About Allucent

Our mission is to help bring new therapies to light. When you work at Allucent, that means rolling up your sleeves and applying your unique skill set, expertise, and knowledge to build partnerships with our clients in their pursuit to develop new, life-improving treatments.

If you're passionate about helping customers develop new pharmaceuticals and biologics; have an entrepreneurial spirit; and ready to join other science, business, and operations leaders, we would love to get to learn more about how we can help each other grow.

Together we SHINE. Find more information about our values.

Benefits

Benefits of working at Allucent include:

• Comprehensive benefits package per location
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible Working hours (within reason)
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in our enriching Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
• Access to online soft-skills and technical training via internal platforms
• Eligibility for our Spot Bonus Award Program in recognition of going above and beyond on projects
• Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees

Apply now!

If you are interested in this role, please apply through the button or for more information reach out to Demetria Eggleston at [email protected]

Disclaimers:

*Our policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing a minimum of 2 days in office per week for employees within a reasonable distance from one of our global offices.

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