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MRIGlobal · 1 month ago

Program Director – Pharmaceutical Development & Clinical Supply Operations

MRIGlobal, 425 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$128K/yr - $141K/yr

7+ years exp

MRIGlobal is an independent scientific research organization dedicated to benefiting society and fostering a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. The Program Director will lead complex pharmaceutical development and clinical supply programs, ensuring scientific integrity and compliance while overseeing multidisciplinary teams and managing operational excellence.

BiotechnologyEducationGovernment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead programs involving manufacturing, formulation, analytical testing, stability studies, and material release

Evaluate technical data and documentation to ensure scientific defensibility and quality

Identify and mitigate risks impacting CMC execution or supply-chain continuity

Oversee acquisition, inventory management, controlled storage, and distribution of investigational agents

Ensure documentation accuracy, chain-of-custody integrity, and cGMP-aligned practices

Manage internal and external analytical and stability testing activities

Establish project plans, budgets, timelines, and deliverables; monitor progress and drive accountability

Coordinate multidiscipline teams and subcontractors to ensure integrated and timely program execution

Act as the primary scientific point of contact, providing clear updates and recommendations

Guide teams through complex scientific and operational decision-making

Promote a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualification

PhD in scientific fieldPharmaceutical development experienceCMC operations knowledgeAnalytical chemistry expertiseCGMP knowledgeStability testing knowledgeClinical supply-chain workflowsTechnical judgmentLeadership skillsCommunication

Required

PhD in a scientific field (Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related discipline)

7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development, CMC operations, analytical chemistry, or related areas

Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary scientific programs

Strong knowledge of cGMP, analytical methods, stability testing, and clinical supply-chain workflows

Excellent communication and technical judgment

Must work on-site in Kansas City, MO

Preferred

Experience contributing to CMC regulatory submissions

Background in investigational agent repositories or clinical supply management

Experience in government-funded or contract research environments

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Disability coverage

Gym reimbursement

Mental health support

Paid holidays

PTO

Wellness benefits like virtual coaching

No-cost counseling

Onsite health screenings

Tuition reimbursement option to pay for higher education

Paid Parental Leave

Company

MRIGlobal

MRIGlobal is an independent organization performing research for government & industry on contract basis.

Founded in 1944

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.mriglobal.org

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