Senior Director, Pharmaceutical Development
Maze TherapeuticsSouth San Francisco, California, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
257000 - 315000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Maze Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company harnessing the power of human genetics to develop novel, small molecule precision medicines for patients living with renal, cardiovascular and related metabolic diseases, including obesity.
Job Description
As Senior Director of Pharmaceutical Development, you will lead all small molecule drug product activities, guide formulation and process development, and manage scaleups. You will also serve as a technical expert overseeing processes at CDMOs and collaborate across research, development, and technical operations.
Requirements
- PhD/MS/BS in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in Drug Product CMC development and manufacturing
- Deep expertise in small molecule Drug Product CMC from preclinical through commercial stages
- Experience leading Drug Product functions in biotech/pharma across multiple programs
- Strong knowledge of GMP and ICH guidelines
- Direct manufacturing experience preferred
- Proven success in tech transfer and scaleup
- Ability to strategically and pragmatically partner with CDMOs to optimize quality and operations
- Handson formulation development experience and the ability to share knowledge with external partners
- Strong attention to detail and a talent for building robust Drug Product processes
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health offerings
- Equity incentive plan
- 401(k) program with employer match
- Generous holiday and PTO policy
