Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO · 1 day ago
Head, Development
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $285K/yr
15+ years expCorden Pharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products. The Head of Development provides strategic leadership for the R&D Department, ensuring project portfolios meet customer expectations while driving high performance and continuous improvement across the organization.
BiotechnologyManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for R&D’s project portfolio. Ensures R&D meets customer expectations on budget and on time for the technical aspect of the projects, including route evaluation, process development, analytical development, and process characterization
Responsible for technical evaluation of new projects, including identification of risks, innovation opportunities, capabilities needed, cost analysis, and pricing strategy. Provide written and verbal communication to customers to ensure confidence in ability to deliver on projects
Ensure R&D capabilities align with strategic goals and provide competitive advantage. Ensure the proper technical resources and skills are in place and appropriately applied to meet and exceed R&D goals. Provide access to external technical sources and contacts, as needed to assure leading state of science and technology
Identify technical, business, and interpersonal skill development needs of the members of the management team; and recommend appropriate training, either formal or on the job, and ensure training is effective
Responsible for ensuring compliance with GMP, regulatory, safety, and environmental regulations and laws for local, state, and federal
Provides direct leadership to functional managers and their direct reports. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems
Responsible for developing the budgets for the R&D Department and ensuring expenses are within the budgets
Contributes to the direction and oversight of the operational aspects of the organization by serving on the site’s Leadership Team
Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience
Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company
CGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado
Qualification
Required
Doctoral Degree (PhD) or equivalent in Chemistry, Engineering, or related field with 15 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, within the Chemical/Pharmaceutical industry
Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to write speeches and articles for publications that conform to prescribed style and format
Ability to effectively present information to top management, scientific and public groups, as well as to boards of directors
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables
Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally
Understanding of the basic science and engineering associated with the manufacture of pharmaceuticals
Demonstrated expertise in chemical development and operations management
Project management skills, planning, staffing, organizing, directing, and controlling
Analytical problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of regulatory issues in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Leadership and negotiation skills
Ability to build relationships, influence, and motivate others
Coaching and mentoring skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills and presentation skills
Experience with international environments
Benefits
401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance
Company
Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO
CordenPharma is your full-service partner in the Contract Development & Manufacturing (CDMO) of APIs, Lipid Excipients, Drug Products and Packaging.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-05-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Mimoun Ayoub
Senior VP, Global Head of Sales & Key Account Management
Recent News
2025-09-23
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