{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bc97c37b1e07a6fd8358709e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bc97c37b1e07a6fd8358709e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bc97c37b1e07a6fd8358709e","title":"Director, Process Development","description":"Be the First to Apply\n\nDivision\n\nPiramal Pharma Solutions\n\nPiramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.\n\nThis enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.\n\nOur capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.\n\nFor more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com\n\nJob Title\n\nDirector, Process Development\n\nJob Description\n\nThe Director, Process Development will serve as a member of the technical leadership for the development of new processes for the synthesis of API or API candidates at Piramal Pharma Solutions’ Riverview manufacturing facility. The incumbent will help with the planning and organization of some activities in the Chemical Process Development department to ensure that timelines, specifications, cGMP requirements, and the other terms of contracts are fully respected. You will collaborate and interact with the other departments of PPS-Riverview (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Safety, Engineering, Operations, etc.) so that all resources required for developing and approving a process are in place. Periodically this role will inform the client with the status of the project. This role may participate in potential new project assessments to provide Site Leadership with technical input regarding the feasibility of the project and may also prepare technical reports and participate in the site management meetings/team.\n\nKey Accountabilities:\n\nMay be asked to assess new projects with the department in order to identify the best chemical route and resources to be used in order to develop a process.\nCollaborate with Sr. Director & Regional API R&D Lead in allocating project resources (lab space, equipment and staff)\nProvide leadership to staff in regular departmental meetings, regular meetings with Managers of Process Development, and R+D project leadership roles\nOrganize work within Process Development to ensure that timeliness, specifications, and FDA requirements are respected and correlate with most effective and economic use of the resources.\nDevelops process research & development project plans in collaboration with the Process Development managers and other departments to ensure OTIF delivery of overall project objectives\nEnsure safe and clean lab operations\nConduct literature searches and laboratory work to quickly identify the potential and limitations of different routes and propose the optimal solution for development.\nContribute to the efforts to identify, characterize, and synthesize by-products and impurities generated in different steps of a process and find the conditions to diminish/suppress or remove them.\nParticipate in regular departmental meetings with direct reports.\nWorking with Analytical Development, direct the development of “in-process methods” to monitor chemical processes.\nProvide technical opinions and recommendations to the members of the Process Development Department in order to elaborate chemical manufacturing processes that are safe, economical, and in compliance with cGMP requirements.\nWork in the laboratory or plant (hands-on) as required.\nGenerate, verify, approve, and revise BPRs, specifications, deviation reports, and development reports.\nActively participate in technical talks to find solutions to different problems and carefully consider opinions and suggestions for future work.\nPeriodically interact with Production, Analytical Development, Tech Transfer, QA, QC, Engineering, Safety, and other departments to ensure all aspects of a project under development are being taken into consideration.\nIdentify and protect the original technical information as part of the company property.\nPromote a friendly and cooperative environment for all members of the department in order to facilitate open communication. Strongly encourage teamwork and carefully consider and analyze other people’s opinions. Participate in meetings with potential clients and brokers to provide input to ASI’s Senior Management about technical aspects of potential business opportunities for the company. Interact with clients in a positive and constructive manner.\nWork with clients for an efficient transfer and implementation of the technological /analytical information.\nActively participate in technical talks to find solutions to different problems and carefully consider other opinions and suggestions for future work.\n\nEducation/Experience:\n\nMaster or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.\nMinimum Five (5) years’ experience in research and chemical development of drugs and fine chemicals, with a proven track record of contribution in the field.\nWide knowledge of classic and modern synthetic methods (excluding Chemical Engineers).\nUp to five (5) years of successful track record of building and managing research teams.\nFamiliar with project management tools and best practices.\n\nSkills:\n\nProven skills and knowledge in project management methodology and application.\nAdvanced knowledge of synthetic organic and process chemistry.\nStrong knowledge and skills with production capabilities in a pilot plant and kilo lab environments operating under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).\nUnderstanding of pharmaceutical drug development (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls; “CMC”), analytical chemistry and regulatory affairs is a strong asset.\nIn depth knowledge and skills in operational leadership including resource management skills.\n\nJob Competencies and Critical Attributes:\n\nEHS Focus\nPassionately Reliable\nRapid Responsiveness\nInnovative Efficiency\nStaff Leadership\nStrategic Thinking\nAble to direct and interact with team members.\nExcellent organizational and planning skills.\nStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.\nHave the ability to develop, perform, evaluate, and troubleshoot within a scientific discipline.\nSelf-motivated, creative, and independent.\nAbility to manage projects covering a variety of chemical compounds.\n\nPhysical demands and work environment:\n\nThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nPhysical Demands:\nFrequent lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling can be expected.\nLong periods of sitting and walking may also be expected in this position.\nThis position may require long periods of sitting, typing, computer entry or looking at a computer.\n\nWork Environment:\nPotential limited exposure to hazardous chemicals.\nPersonal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory uniform and appropriate shoes may be required in areas associated with this position.","company":"Ppl Pharma Solutions Riverview","rawCompany":"ppl pharma solutions riverview","city":"Riverview","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T18:07:46.367Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Director, Process Development","description":"Be the First to Apply\n\nDivision\n\nPiramal Pharma Solutions\n\nPiramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.\n\nThis enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.\n\nOur capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.\n\nFor more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com\n\nJob Title\n\nDirector, Process Development\n\nJob Description\n\nThe Director, Process Development will serve as a member of the technical leadership for the development of new processes for the synthesis of API or API candidates at Piramal Pharma Solutions’ Riverview manufacturing facility. The incumbent will help with the planning and organization of some activities in the Chemical Process Development department to ensure that timelines, specifications, cGMP requirements, and the other terms of contracts are fully respected. You will collaborate and interact with the other departments of PPS-Riverview (Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Safety, Engineering, Operations, etc.) so that all resources required for developing and approving a process are in place. Periodically this role will inform the client with the status of the project. This role may participate in potential new project assessments to provide Site Leadership with technical input regarding the feasibility of the project and may also prepare technical reports and participate in the site management meetings/team.\n\nKey Accountabilities:\n\nMay be asked to assess new projects with the department in order to identify the best chemical route and resources to be used in order to develop a process.\nCollaborate with Sr. Director & Regional API R&D Lead in allocating project resources (lab space, equipment and staff)\nProvide leadership to staff in regular departmental meetings, regular meetings with Managers of Process Development, and R+D project leadership roles\nOrganize work within Process Development to ensure that timeliness, specifications, and FDA requirements are respected and correlate with most effective and economic use of the resources.\nDevelops process research & development project plans in collaboration with the Process Development managers and other departments to ensure OTIF delivery of overall project objectives\nEnsure safe and clean lab operations\nConduct literature searches and laboratory work to quickly identify the potential and limitations of different routes and propose the optimal solution for development.\nContribute to the efforts to identify, characterize, and synthesize by-products and impurities generated in different steps of a process and find the conditions to diminish/suppress or remove them.\nParticipate in regular departmental meetings with direct reports.\nWorking with Analytical Development, direct the development of “in-process methods” to monitor chemical processes.\nProvide technical opinions and recommendations to the members of the Process Development Department in order to elaborate chemical manufacturing processes that are safe, economical, and in compliance with cGMP requirements.\nWork in the laboratory or plant (hands-on) as required.\nGenerate, verify, approve, and revise BPRs, specifications, deviation reports, and development reports.\nActively participate in technical talks to find solutions to different problems and carefully consider opinions and suggestions for future work.\nPeriodically interact with Production, Analytical Development, Tech Transfer, QA, QC, Engineering, Safety, and other departments to ensure all aspects of a project under development are being taken into consideration.\nIdentify and protect the original technical information as part of the company property.\nPromote a friendly and cooperative environment for all members of the department in order to facilitate open communication. Strongly encourage teamwork and carefully consider and analyze other people’s opinions. Participate in meetings with potential clients and brokers to provide input to ASI’s Senior Management about technical aspects of potential business opportunities for the company. Interact with clients in a positive and constructive manner.\nWork with clients for an efficient transfer and implementation of the technological /analytical information.\nActively participate in technical talks to find solutions to different problems and carefully consider other opinions and suggestions for future work.\n\nEducation/Experience:\n\nMaster or Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.\nMinimum Five (5) years’ experience in research and chemical development of drugs and fine chemicals, with a proven track record of contribution in the field.\nWide knowledge of classic and modern synthetic methods (excluding Chemical Engineers).\nUp to five (5) years of successful track record of building and managing research teams.\nFamiliar with project management tools and best practices.\n\nSkills:\n\nProven skills and knowledge in project management methodology and application.\nAdvanced knowledge of synthetic organic and process chemistry.\nStrong knowledge and skills with production capabilities in a pilot plant and kilo lab environments operating under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).\nUnderstanding of pharmaceutical drug development (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls; “CMC”), analytical chemistry and regulatory affairs is a strong asset.\nIn depth knowledge and skills in operational leadership including resource management skills.\n\nJob Competencies and Critical Attributes:\n\nEHS Focus\nPassionately Reliable\nRapid Responsiveness\nInnovative Efficiency\nStaff Leadership\nStrategic Thinking\nAble to direct and interact with team members.\nExcellent organizational and planning skills.\nStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.\nHave the ability to develop, perform, evaluate, and troubleshoot within a scientific discipline.\nSelf-motivated, creative, and independent.\nAbility to manage projects covering a variety of chemical compounds.\n\nPhysical demands and work environment:\n\nThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nPhysical Demands:\nFrequent lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling can be expected.\nLong periods of sitting and walking may also be expected in this position.\nThis position may require long periods of sitting, typing, computer entry or looking at a computer.\n\nWork Environment:\nPotential limited exposure to hazardous chemicals.\nPersonal protective equipment including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory uniform and appropriate shoes may be required in areas associated with this position.","datePosted":"2026-08-19T18:07:46.367Z","dateModified":"2026-08-19T18:07:46.367Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ppl Pharma Solutions Riverview","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Riverview","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"bc97c37b1e07a6fd8358709e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bc97c37b1e07a6fd8358709e"}}