Director, CMC Formulation Development and Manufacturing

Job Summary

About IDEAYA Biosciences: IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director, CMC Formulation Development and Manufacturing to join our multidisciplinary team based in South San Francisco. This role requires the candidate to work collaboratively with the related cross-functional teams to support our drug discovery pipeline.

What you’ll do

• Lead the formulation efforts in facilitating drug development by managing multiple CDMOs across all stages of drug development (pre-clinical, Phase I – III, and commercial)
• Author and review technical development reports, batch records, campaign reports, change controls, corrective and preventative actions, deviations, and investigation
• Develop DP strategies to meet program and project development targets, ensure timely and efficient delivery of high-quality products, and facilitate regulatory approvals
• Represent DP/CMC and participate in cross functional project teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enact quick problem solving to ensure on-time supply of drug to support PK/PD, efficacy, DRF and pilot toxicology studies, IND-enabling activities, and clinical trials across a portfolio of programs
• Collaborate closely in cross-functional teams including but not limited to Medicinal Chemistry, DMPK, Analytical Chemistry, Process Chemistry, Toxicology, Quality, Project Management, CMC Regulatory, Development Sciences, and Clinical Pharmacology to achieve project goals
• Lead dosage form selection, formulation development, process optimization, and scale-up activities, ensure robust, cost-effective, and scalable manufacturing processes
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and management of CDMOs to perform formulation and process development, and GMP manufacture
• Oversee technology transfer activities at CDMOs to ensure successful manufacturing and provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving issues as necessary

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of (12) years or M.S with a minimum of (15) years of development experience and demonstrated ability in leading cross-functional groups
• Late phase and commercial experience are a plus
• Demonstrated track record of success in delivering timely execution of DP and CMC activities ranging from preclinical, IND-enabling and NDA material supplies, through GMP clinical trial supplies and commercialization
• Demonstrated expertise in small molecule formulation development (traditional oral solid dosage and enabling formulations such as ASD and HME is a plus), scale-up and manufacturing, and phase appropriate control strategy and specification development
• Experience with analytical techniques for small molecules and oral solid dose products, with proficiency in UPLC/HPLC, dissolution, and solid-state characterization techniques such as DSC/TGA, PLM, XRPD and laser diffraction PSD method. Track records to interpretate the analytical data and application to support formulation development
• Good understanding of physico-chemical properties of API, PK/PD correlation and develop the phase appropriate formulations
• Strong understanding of Quality systems including SOPs, manufacturing record review, batch release and disposition, Good Documentation Practices, cGMP data traceability, Deviations, and Change Management
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of current industry and compendial standards and regulatory authority guidance and expectations, including ICH, FDA, MHRA, and EMA guidelines and USP-NF, Ph. Eur, BP, and JP compendia
• Experience in managing global CDMOs and reviewing documentation and ensuring proper guidelines are followed
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to quickly adapt and shift focus as needed
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for internal and external collaborations
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment while demonstrating a calm and positive attitude and a superior work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal communication and decision-making skills

Total Rewards

• The expected salary range for the role of Director, CMC Formulation Development and Manufacturing is $215,000 - $266,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the office location where this open position is located, the final candidates’ experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process.
• The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
• This position requires you to work onsite in the office at the Company’s facilities for training & meetings, with work-from-home flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by applicable law).
• Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law.