Analytical SME & CMC Technical Writer
Job Location:
Ridgefield, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ridgefield CT
Contract Duration: 12-36 months
Rate: Negotiable
Responsibilities:
- Excellent employment opportunity for a Analytical SME & CMC Technical Writer in the Ridgefield CT area. (Remote)
- We are seeking an experienced Analytical Subject Matter Expert (SME) and CMC Technical Writer to support external drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP) development programs within External Alternative CMC development (EACD) at Company.
- This contract role combines deep expertise in DS/DP analytical development and quality control to support ongoing DS/DP external CMC development and demonstrated familiarity of Veera RIM system and technical writing capabilities to support documentation and global regulatory submissions (e.g. IND CTA NDA/MAA).
- The successful candidate will collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external partners (CDMOs/CROs) to ensure scientifically robust analytical strategies and clear compliant CMC documentation aligned with global regulatory expectations.
- Analytical Expertise
- Provide scientific leadership in phase appropriate external DS/DP analytical development/QC for NCE and NCE-like (e.g. Oligonucleotide) entities including method development validation transfer and lifecycle management
- Contribute to development of DS/DP phase appropriate specifications and analytical control strategies in collaboration with internal and external teams
- Contribute to development of DS/DP stability programs and assignment of DS retest period DP shelf life and material holding times as needed with internal and external teams to support FIH and following clinical trials
- Independently propose or review quality agreement SOW study protocols/reports batch/stability data to support CMC deliverables in a timeline fashion.
- Prepare and communicate clearly and independently technical plans updates and deliverables as needed in the form of reports and/or presentations within the internal teams
- Partner with internal teams and external vendors (CDMOs/CROs) to resolve technical challenges and quality events and ensure timely compliant deliverables
- CMC Technical Writing
- Support departmental submission activities by managing documentation workflow workflow in Veeva RIM system
- Demonstrated working experience in authoring reviewing and editing (content and format) CTD Module 3 (Drug Substance and Drug Product) documents in particular analytical related documents.
- Contribute to preparation of regulatory submissions/briefings and responses to health authority inquirie
Experience:
- Advanced degree (e.g. PhD) is preferred or Masters and Bachelors degree in Analytical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences or related discipline
- Significant working experience (>6 years) in pharmaceutical/biotech CMC and analytical development of NCE and NCE-like drug substance and solid and liquid formulations.
- Demonstrated working experience in regulatory submissions
- Familiarity with GMP and regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH FDA EMA USP EP etc.)
- Preferred
- Experience in global regulatory submissions (IND CTA NDA MAA)
- Experience working with external manufacturing or testing partners
- Key Skills
- Strong organization and technical writing skills
- High attention to detail and scientific rigor
- Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment