Centessa Pharmaceuticals · 1 day ago
Director, Pharmaceutical Sciences
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expCentessa Pharmaceuticals is a new kind of pharmaceutical company that prioritizes data-driven decision making. The Director of Pharmaceutical Sciences will establish and lead a critical function supporting early-stage drug development, providing technical expertise and ensuring compliance throughout the process.
BiotechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead early-stage physicochemical characterization of drug candidates during Candidate Selection through IND stages
Oversee pre-formulation activities to support pharmacology, DMPK, and toxicology studies
Manage dose formulation analysis for non-clinical studies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory expectations
Develop and implement processes for analytical verification of formulations, including stability and concentration checks for research and GLP/non-GLP toxicology studies
Collaborate closely with Non-Clinical and CMC teams to optimize resource allocation and ensure timely delivery of formulation and analytical data
Serve as subject matter expert for pharmaceutical sciences, advising on formulation strategies and analytical methodologies
Support regulatory submissions by providing high-quality data and addressing formulation-related questions
Build and maintain relationships with CDMOs and external partners to ensure best practices and scalability
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related discipline
10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development, with a focus on analytical and formulation sciences
Proven track record in early-stage drug development, including IND-enabling activities
Strong understanding of dose formulation analysis, stability studies, and regulatory requirements for non-clinical and clinical phases
Experience managing cross-functional teams and external vendors (CDMOs)
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Participation in our equity program
401(k) plan
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Generous paid time off
Health and wellness program
Company
Centessa Pharmaceuticals
Centessa Pharmaceuticals is a next-generation biopharmaceutical company that aims to reshape the traditional drug development process.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.12BKey Investors
Oberland Capital
2025-11-11Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2024-09-11Post Ipo Equity· $225M
2024-04-23Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
John Crowley
Chief Financial Officer
Gregory Weinhoff
Chief Business Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
2025-12-14
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