Development Manager I, Small Molecule D&M, ADS Licensing

Development Manager I, Small Molecule D&M, ADS Licensing

Lonza

Oss, Netherlands

As a Development Manager within our Small Molecule D&M, ADS Licensing team, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end development of GlycoConnect and other vital components. Your journey will span from early-stage research through to process scale-up and commercial manufacturing. In this position, you will manage technical business relationships with both internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment. While focusing on the technical execution of outsourcing at a component level, you will work under the guidance of senior leadership to refine your skills in managing project and licensee interactions. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical expert looking for an impactful individual contributor role without direct people management responsibilities.

What you’ll do:

• Manage CMOs/CROs; negotiate scope, timelines and budget, oversee technology transfer and monitor external batch production and quality. Act as primary liaison; prepare external data for regulatory filings.
• Coordinate synthesis, purification, scale-up, ensure data integrity.
• Maintain and develop technical outsourcing relationships with key vendors (external/internal CDMOs and CROs) of stock components and related technologies (e.g. assay development) to ensure timely and compliant supply.
• Collaborate with senior development managers on external and internal development projects.
• Support the design and implementation of scalable processes.
• Support or co-manage one or more ADS Licensing technology components, covering activities such as technology transfer, production oversight, legal and financial coordination, regulatory support, and preparation of compliance documentation.
• Support technical relationships with partners and licensees of ADS Licensing technology.
• Collaborate with the Oss PM department to ensure supply aligns with licensees’ clinical development requirements and projected 18-month demand forecasts.

What we’re looking for:

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Molecular biology, Biosciences or related.
• 0–4 years of work experience within the fields of (Organic) Chemistry, Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Development.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track timelines, budgets, and project milestones effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to act as a primary liaison and maintain professional relationships with internal teams and external CDMOs/CROs.
• Ability to prepare and review technical data for regulatory filings and compliance documentation with high attention to detail and data integrity.
• A proactive team player who enjoys working with senior managers and external partners in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential for negotiating scopes and managing international licensee interactions.
• There is no visa sponsorship available for this role.