ELKA Search Partners · 1 day ago
Vice President, Head of Drug Product
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
20+ years expELKA Search Partners is seeking an experienced Drug Product leader to oversee formulation development, process scale-up, technology transfer, commercial manufacturing, and global supply continuity. This role will partner closely with various departments to ensure robust and compliant support for clinical and commercial programs.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead all drug-product development and manufacturing activities from late-stage development through commercialization
Provide technical oversight for formulation, process design, scale-up, validation, and commercial readiness
Manage CMO/CDMO partnerships and ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply
Oversee technology transfer, commercial manufacturing, and continuous improvement of solid oral dosage forms
Support regulatory submissions and inspections by contributing to CMC strategy and documentation
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline
20+ years of experience overseeing small-molecule CMC from preclinical through commercialization
Strong background in outsourced drug-product development, including solid oral dosage and modified-release formulations
Proven success managing CMO/CDMO relationships and cross-functional technical operations
Strong technical judgment, communication skills, and ability to lead in a fast-paced environment
Company
ELKA Search Partners
ELKA Search Partners is an exclusive, boutique search firm dedicated to life sciences.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase