We are seeking a senior technical leader to join a growing CDMO in a key executive-facing role reporting to the CEO. This position will play a central role in scaling technical operations from process development through GMP manufacturing, within a highly chemistry-driven environment.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead process development, scale-up, and technology transfer from lab to GMP manufacturing

- Oversee kilo lab, pilot plant, and GMP manufacturing operations

- Ensure GMP execution including batch records, deviations, and change controls

- Drive process optimization, yield improvement, impurity control, and cost efficiency

- Build and scale a high-performing technical operations team

- Collaborate with QA/QC, EHS, facilities, project management, and commercial teams

- Establish KPIs for safety, quality,



delivery, and operational performance

- Support operational strategy and manufacturing scale-up planning

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry

- 5+ years in pharma or CDMO environments

- Robust experience in GMP manufacturing, process chemistry, and scale-up

- Proven leadership of technical/operational teams in regulated environments

- Strong communication skills with scientific, operational, and executive stakeholders

Senior leadership mandate with strong potential to evolve into broader executive responsibility as the organization grows.

📌 Head of Technical Operations (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 St-Amour
📍 Greater Toronto Area