Senior CMC Lead

Senior CMC Lead

Ipsen Pharma

Wrexham, Dreux, Paris or Dublin

Job Description:

As Senior CMC Lead, you’ll be responsible for driving operational strategy and governance across our development portfolio of small molecules, biologics and emerging modalities. You’ll be the conduit between internal teams and external partners, ensuring our medicines are developed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide CMC lead expertise to deliver portfolio outcomes across diverse modalities.
• Own external development governance with CDMOs and preferred suppliers.
• Represent CMC on Asset/Core teams and drive integration from early development to commercial readiness.
• Standardise processes and KPIs across Pharma Development, Technical Operations, and GxP partners.
• Develop and deliver training programmes to elevate CDMO engagement.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and ensure accountability across complex projects.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Significant experience in CMC Pharmaceutical development with a strong focus on technical outputs and end-to-end exposure from early development to commercial readiness.
• Master’s or PhD in a relevant life sciences subject or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of small molecules or biologics is highly preferred.
• Project management experience, qualification or capability.