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Relay Therapeutics · 1 month ago

Senior Associate / Manager, CMC Operations

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $145K/yr

3+ years exp

Relay Therapeutics is a clinical-stage precision medicines company focused on transforming the drug discovery process. The Senior Associate / Manager, CMC Operations will support CMC financial and operational activities, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery of clinical materials and documentation.

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Collaborate with CMC, Accounting, and Finance teams to support the creation and maintenance of department budgets and forecasts

Generate and finalize all departmental Purchase Orders (POs) within the Coupa system; track progress to ensure timely approval

Confirm that all PO requests are accurately captured in the budget; escalate and obtain approval for any items not previously included

Ensure contracts contain appropriate legal language, milestones, and payment terms

Track CMC operational expenses against budget by conducting monthly reviews of accruals in partnership with CMC functional leads (Drug Substance, Drug Product, Analytical Development, Quality, and Clinical Supply) and Finance

Support the onboarding of new CMC and supply chain vendors

Meet with vendors monthly (or as needed) to monitor spending against approved contracts

Coordinate internal and external vendor communications and action items, including contract and PO management, budget and accrual oversight, material transfers, and inventory system support

Support the execution of CMC activities across Drug Substance, Drug Product, Analytical Development/Manufacturing, and Clinical Supply Chain, including scheduling and project management tasks

Assist in the development and alignment of CMC project plans, risk assessments, and timelines with overall program goals; ensure timely communication of project status, timeline changes, cost updates, and risks to team members and functional leaders

Facilitate internal CMC team meetings, track action items, and maintain documentation to drive operational excellence

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across CMC processes, tools, and data management systems

Qualification

CMC operations experienceBudget managementProject managementGMP knowledgeRegulatory complianceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedCollaborative mindset