Director Pharmaceutical Development

At Bend Bioscience, our core values shape how we work, lead, and grow together.

We are a High Science, High Service, people-centered company committed to advancing human health. Our team thrives on being authentic, curious, and accountable, while staying flexible, collaborative, and driven by care. We blaze trails by challenging the status quo, pursuing excellence in everything we do, and maintaining relentless focus on delivering real impact.

Whether you are in the lab, on the floor, or behind the scenes, your work at Bend Bioscience will matter. You will join a team that values continuous learning, bold thinking, and doing the right thing—even when it is hard.

Leadership Functions (Responsibilities)

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead drug product strategy development and implementation across formulation, process, and analytical areas.
• Guide scientific direction and prioritize resources to align development programs with client and business goals.
• Provide technical oversight of scientific documentation, including protocols, reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performing team members fostering a diverse culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong performance.
  
  

Essential Functions (Responsibilities)

• Collaborate with Business Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing Operations, and Program Management to scope new projects, assess feasibility, and support client program execution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert during client meetings, technical transfers, and site visits to ensure strategic alignment and technical clarity.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on process optimization, risk management, and resolution of technical challenges.
• Oversee project schedules, resource allocations, and key deliverables to ensure timely and efficient completion of development milestones.
• Track project deliverables and ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) completion using Workfront project management software.
• Monitor progress and recommend change orders when deliverable or timelines require adjustment.
• Support Marketing initiatives by contributing to white papers, webinars, and LinkedIn content development.
• Ensure projects meet regulatory, budgetary, and technical standards throughout all phases of development.
• Author and review Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) documentation for Investigational New Drug (IND) and New Drug Application (NDA) submissions, ensuring scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), internal quality systems, and applicable regulatory guidelines across all development activities.
• Support quality assurance by proactively addressing deviations, audit readiness, and continuous improvement aligned with company policies and industry standards.
• Develop departmental budgets and forecast capacity needs for staffing, equipment, and systems that support long-term strategic objectives.
• Cultural Alignment: Embody and promote the company’s cultural values in all interactions, contributing to a positive and collaborative workplace environment.
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Role

Minimum Education

• Minimum Required: Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Preferred: Masters or PhD
  
  

Minimum Experience

• Required: 10 years in pharmaceutical product development or Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) related industry.
• Required People Management: 5 years