Vice President, Biologics

Company Description

A career here is life-enhancing. At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization.

Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner.

Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing.

Position Overview

Syner-G BioPharma Group is expanding its West Coast presence and is seeking a Vice President, Biologics Development to lead that effort. This is a dual-mandate role: the VP will anchor our biologics delivery capability in the West Coast market and serve as the primary driver of client development and market credibility in that geography.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and grow Syner-G's presence in the West Coast biologics market, with particular focus on the Bay Area, San Diego, and Seattle biotech corridors
• Leverage an existing network of biologics sponsor and CRO relationships to open doors, build pipeline, and position Syner-G as a credible biologics CMC partner
• Collaborate with senior leadership on proposal development, pricing strategy, and scope definition for West Coast opportunities
• Represent Syner-G at industry events, client meetings, and professional forums in the biologics space
• Serve as a named resource in client proposals and scope-of-work documents, lending personal credibility to Syner-G's biologics capability narrative
• Lead and personally execute biologics CMC consulting engagements, serving as the primary technical point of contact across program lifecycle
• Provide expert guidance across biologics development including upstream and downstream process development, analytical characterization, drug substance and drug product manufacturing, and CMC regulatory strategy
• Author and provide strategic input on CMC regulatory submissions including INDs, BLAs, and agency meeting packages
• Partner with Syner-G's broader Pharm Dev and Quality organizations to deliver integrated solutions that draw on the full firm capability
• Maintain delivery accountability on engagements personally owned, holding the standard for quality and client satisfaction that defines the Syner-G reputation
• Contribute to the build-out of Syner-G's West Coast team over time, including input on talent strategy and hiring for the region
• Serve as a senior biologics resource across the national delivery organization, sharing expertise and supporting other consultants on complex programs
• Provide leadership-level perspective on biologics market trends, client segment dynamics, and capability gaps that should inform Syner-G's service evolution

Qualifications And Requirements

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.S., or equivalent) in biochemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field
• 20 plus years of biologics CMC experience with substantive time at a major biologics sponsor (Gilead, Amgen, Genzyme, BioMarin, or equivalent large-molecule organization)
• Deep technical expertise in at least two of the following: upstream process development, downstream purification, analytical development and characterization, drug product formulation, or CMC regulatory affairs for biologics
• Demonstrated track record of independent technical ownership on IND-enabling through late-stage or commercial biologics programs
• Prior experience in business development, client relationship ownership, or commercial engagement at a CRO, CDMO, or consulting firm
• Preferred experience: Prior consulting or advisory firm experience with demonstrated ability to manage client relationships in a fee-for-service environment
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Deep understanding of lyophilization process engineering, freeze-drying technologies, equipment performance, cycle development support, and sterile manufacturing operations
• Strong knowledge of aseptic processing requirements, contamination control strategies, Annex 1 guidance, GMP regulations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing best practices
• Expertise in commissioning, qualification, startup, performance verification, and operational readiness methodologies
• Advanced understanding of automation platforms, SCADA systems, PLCs, control philosophies, alarms, permissives, interlocks, and system integration strategies
• Strong technical troubleshooting, risk assessment, and problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional leadership, communication, client relationship management, and business development skills
• Ability to establish credibility with executive leadership, technical stakeholders, equipment vendors, and regulatory-facing organizations
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to mentor teams, drive technical excellence, and support organizational growth
• Demonstrated ability to build lasting client relationships and convert technical expertise into long-term business partnerships