Associate Director, Commercial Manufacturing & Packaging

Department: 106800 Technical Operations Location: San Diego, USA- Remote Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease. At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do. We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community. At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients . Position Summary: The Associate Director, Commercial Manufacturing is accountable for the strategy, oversight, and execution of commercial drug product manufacturing and packaging activities across Travere’s external manufacturing network. This role leads manufacturing planning, CMO governance, process validation, technology transfer, operational performance, and supply-risk management to ensure a reliable, compliant, and uninterrupted supply of commercial products. The Associate Director partners with Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Technical Operations, and Commercial stakeholders to translate business forecasts and product strategies into executable manufacturing plans and to provide senior management with recommendations regarding capacity, resources, risk, and external manufacturing strategy. Responsibilities: Direct and coordinate manufacturing activities at CMOs for commercial drug products to ensure uninterrupted market supply. Establish and maintain manufacturing schedules based on internal sales forecasts and Sales & Operations Planning meeting decisions; assess capacity, inventory, and supply risks and lead the development of mitigation and contingency plans. Verify suitability, qualification and validation of processes at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO) for drug product. Provide manufacturing support, troubleshooting, on internal and external project teams. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of US and EU GMPs and other regulatory guidance applicable to pharmaceutical drug product manufacturing and packaging. Represent commercial manufacturing for technical due diligence, CMO selection, qualification, contracting support, and manufacturing-network strategy. Author/edit technical reports on a variety of manufacturing-related subjects as needed. Assist management during regulatory inspections and internal, and external audits. Assist with the development of CMC sections of regulatory submissions. Additional duties assigned as needed. Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Process or Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline required. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered. 8+ years of progressive experience directly leading pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging shop floor activities including process troubleshooting and optimization activities required. Manufacturing experience with multiple dosage forms desired, including oral solid dosage forms. Additional Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork. Driven, intelligent, passionate about making a difference for patients with rare diseases. Expert knowledge in process validation and technology transfer procedures. Successf…

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