Director, Commercial Drug Product Manufacturing

Job Description

The Director, Commercial Drug Product (DP) Manufacturing will be responsible for managing Exelixis’ world class global drug product manufacturing operations for commercial products. This person will oversee Exelixis’ commercial CMOs to ensure that the highest level of operational excellence is applied to all our manufacturing operations. This individual must have a “take charge” and “lead by example” attitude, a solid track record of dealing with external manufacturing, and deep underlying technical skills in small molecule oral solid dose products. Excellent command skills, complex problem-solving abilities, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to apply creative solutions to solve complex issues are critical to this role.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Exelixis DP CMOs to manage every aspect of commercial production including detailed oversight of all pre-production, production and post-production operations. As the Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert, provide on-site technical support during critical production activities such as scale-up, equipment transfer, process validation and process optimization. Utilize technical expertise to trouble-shoot manufacturing process issues. Direct CMO in determination of project design/scope and development of protocols for projects (scale-up, transfer, process improvement, validation, process improvement). Review and approval of Master Batch Records and Executed Batch Records, protocols and reports. Direct appropriate coordination, communication, technical oversight, and execution of tasks according to operational plans, Master Services Agreement, cGMP requirements and regulatory commitments. Establish close partnership with Analytical and Quality organizations, providing technical expertise to drive CMO deviations and investigations to successful resolution. Closely track and monitor manufacturing performance including deviations, batch record. comments, data trending, batch yields, and propose improvements to processes where efficiencies can be introduced. Collaborate with logistics, planning functions and other stakeholders to ensure alignment across Pharmaceutical Operations and supply chain. Collaborate with contracts/budget/outsourcing team to achieve budget targets, process invoices, and partner effectively with API CMOs from a relationship management perspective. Implement internal department SOPs to ensure that production oversight at CMOs is well documented with the best processes. Direct the work of others by providing guidance to subordinates or teams based on organizational goals and company policy, with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages others through subordinate supervisors. Directing work (directing work to a CMO, Consultant or 3rd party) Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, andrecommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Education: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and twelve years of related experience; or Master’s degree in related discipline and ten years of related experience; or PhD degree in related discipline and eight years of related experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Experience working with CMOs, both domestic and international. Experience troubleshooting manufacturing process issues, as well as participating in and leading investigations. Experience providing CMO on-site manufacturing technical support, including oversight of manufacturing issues and investigations. Experience working with and leading internal and external teams. Experience as technical expert taking drug product through the commercialization/launch process.

Knowledge/Skills: Thorough understanding of oral solid dosage manufacturing unit operations, including strong knowledge of equipment operation (e.g. high shear granulators; fluid bed dryers; tablet presses; capsule fillers etc.). Thorough understanding of cGMP and regulatory strategy associated with manufacturing changes including SUPAC, ICH and CFR’s. Thorough understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Apply creativity, innovation and expert skills to contribute to Exelixis portfolio of small molecule commercial products. Identify and implement methods, techniques, procedures and evaluation criteria to achieve results. Perform a variety of complicated tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Has good general knowledge of other related disciplines. Apply strong analytical and business communication skills, be able to present data and results concisely per relevant audience. Proficient with broad use computer applications such as MS Office and specialized applications as needed for job.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: primarily working in laboratories or in office Travel required – 15% of domestic/international travel required

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