Senior Director, Regulatory CMC

About the Role

This role is based in Boston, MA with onsite presence required Monday-Wednesday.

At Rapport, we’re driven by a passion for developing precision neuromedicines with the potential for fewer side effects, enabling patients and their families to enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our innovative scientific platform is centered on Receptor Associate Proteins (RAPs), which play a crucial role in regulating receptor assembly and function. This precision approach has the potential to revolutionize the development of small molecule therapies. We are excited about the potential of our lead program, RAP-219, targeting focal epilepsy with additional clinical trials in primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTCS) and bipolar disorder.

Impact

Combine strategic leadership with hands-on execution to shape Regulatory CMC strategy, advance our pipeline, and build the function for scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global Regulatory CMC strategies across development programs from early development through commercialization.
• Serve as the Regulatory CMC lead on cross-functional teams, providing strategic guidance across CMC development, manufacturing, analytical, quality, and lifecycle activities.
• Lead the preparation, review, and coordination of CMC content and strategy for global regulatory submissions, including clinical and marketing applications.
• Support interactions with FDA, EMA, and other global health authorities, including meeting preparation and regulatory responses.
• Evaluate CMC changes and provide practical, risk-based regulatory recommendations that support compliance, timelines, and business goals.
• Partner closely with CMC, Technical Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to advance programs and ensure regulatory readiness.
• Build and develop the Regulatory CMC function, establishing effective processes and capabilities to support late-stage development, submissions, and commercialization.
• Stay current on evolving global CMC regulations and drive continuous improvement across Regulatory CMC practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of Regulatory CMC experience in biotech or pharma, including significant late-stage and global registration experience.
• Strong understanding of CMC development, manufacturing, analytical, quality, and regulatory considerations.
• Experience developing global Regulatory CMC strategies across multiple stages of development.
• Experience leading or supporting CMC content for INDs/IMPDs and marketing applications, including CTD Module 3.
• Experience contributing to at least one NDA or MAA, preferably through submission and Health Authority review.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, EMA, ICH, and global CMC requirements.
• Experience supporting CMC Health Authority interactions and responses.
• Strong cross-functional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working across multiple programs in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Neuroscience experience.
• Small molecule and/or long-acting injectable experience.
• NDA/MAA and commercialization experience.
• Prior technical CMC experience.

What Makes Rapport Special

• Every role has meaning. We’re determined to discover a better way for patients, and you’ll feel the passion from the start.
• We are driven to innovate. Exciting science that pushes boundaries and opens new possibilities.
• Your perspective matters. Stick your neck out, share your ideas – we work as a team.
• We have FUN. We hire smart, dedicated, down-to-earth people that you’ll enjoy spending time with.
• Leadership that CARES – about you, your growth + development.
• We're bicoastal. Whether you're in the lab full-time in San Diego or taking advantage of a more hybrid work schedule in Boston – we make the most of our time together.
• Competitive benefits. Including unlimited PTO, a lifestyle spending account, commuting reimbursement, and much more!
• You get to be YOU! Show up as you are and make every day count.

Pay

The hiring range for this role is $265,000 to $285,000. Our actual offer will reflect factors including your relevant skills, experience, location, salary market data, and internal equity. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

This role requires onsite presence in Boston, MA Monday through Wednesday.