Aquestive Therapeutics · 1 month ago
Vice President, Development Operations
Aquestive Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company seeking a Vice President of Development Operations. This senior leadership role involves overseeing drug development operations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and managing clinical programs and resources effectively.
Pharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies for efficient drug development operations, aligning with corporate objectives and regulatory and quality standards
Responsible for overseeing project management and program deliverables ensuring alignment with the Company’s strategic objectives
Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical development programs, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
Ensure robust operations and controls of data management processes, standards, and systems to ensure quality data collection, integrity, storage, management, and analysis
Collaborate with R&D, clinical development, regulatory, quality assurance, and commercial teams to ensure seamless integration of development activities and successful product launches
Manage resources effectively, including staffing, budget allocation, and external partnerships, to optimize development processes and cost management
Ensure all development operations adhere to regulatory requirements and industry best practices, maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational efficiency, project progress, and team performance
Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a relevant scientific field or equivalent experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Minimum of 15 years of experience in drug development operations, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership role
Proven track record of successfully managing drug development projects inclusive of clinical trial operations in a CRO model and data management experience
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to pharmaceutical development
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organization
Experience in budgeting, resource allocation, and project management tools and methodologies
Preferred
PhD or PharmD preferred
Company
Aquestive Therapeutics
Aquestive is a specialty pharmaceutical company that advances and commercializes medicines to solve critical healthcare problems.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$453.06MKey Investors
RTW InvestmentsLincoln Park Capital FundMadryn Asset Management
2025-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $85M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Equity· $75M
2023-11-02Post Ipo Debt· $45M
Recent News
2026-01-11
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