Latigo Bio

Biotechnology Research11-50 employeesWebsite

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Latigo Bio is a biotechnology research company currently seeking to expand its team. With a focus on discovering and developing non-opioid medicines for pain and pain-related syndromes, Latigo Bio is looking for talented individuals to join its team. The company has a small but growing team, currently employing between 11-50 employees. Latigo Bio currently has three open positions available: 1. **Associate Director/Principal Scientist, CMC Analytical Chemistry:** This hybrid role, offering a salary between $180,000 - $200,000 USD, is available in either Thousand Oaks, CA or San Francisco, CA. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Analytical Chemistry and be responsible for managing preclinical to clinical analytical development activities. Key responsibilities include overseeing analytical activity at contract manufacturers, developing and setting specifications, designing and managing stability programs, and authoring analytical reports. The position requires a D. with 8+ years of experience or a BS or MS with 10-15 years of industry experience. This is a full-time position. 2. **Associate Director, Drug Substance:** This full-time, on-site role is also available in either Thousand Oaks, CA or San Francisco, CA, with a salary ranging from $180,000 - $200,000 USD. Reporting to the Director of Drug Substance and Development, the Associate Director will assist in the development and GMP drug substance manufacturing for Latigo’s small molecule clinical pipeline. The position requires a PhD or MS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in small molecule drug development. 3. **Director, Regulatory Affairs:** This hybrid position offers a salary between $215,000 - $235,000 USD and is available in Thousand Oaks, CA. Reporting to the Vice President of Regulatory, the Director, Regulatory Affairs, will support regulatory strategy and lead regulatory execution for the company’s development programs. This role will involve leading submissions, managing regulatory vendors, and providing regulatory guidance. The position requires a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PharmD, or PhD, preferably in life sciences, and a minimum of 8 years of regulatory experience. This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. The job postings highlight the following key areas of expertise: * **Associate Director/Principal Scientist, CMC Analytical Chemistry:** Analytical Chemistry, Regulatory Submissions, cGMP, Analytical Method Development, Quality Control, Stability Programs, Drug Development, Project Management, Data Management, Collaboration, Specification Development, Reference Standards, Pharmaceutical Industry, Small Molecules, IND Experience, and NDA Experience. * **Associate Director, Drug Substance:** Drug Substance Development, Synthetic Routes, Impurity Control, Regulatory Submissions, cGMP Manufacturing, Project Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Small Molecule Drug Development, API Development, and Process Optimization. * **Director, Regulatory Affairs:** Regulatory Strategy, Leadership, Regulatory Interactions, Clinical Development, Submissions, Compliance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Regulatory Guidance, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Attention to Detail, IND Submission, CMC, FDA Interactions, EU CTA, and Regulatory Project Management. The work environment at Latigo Bio is diverse, with both on-site and hybrid opportunities available. The Associate Director/Principal Scientist, CMC Analytical Chemistry and the Director of Regulatory Affairs positions offer a hybrid work arrangement. The Associate Director, Drug Substance role is an on-site position. The available locations for the positions include Thousand Oaks, CA and San Francisco, CA. 1. **Where are the available positions located?** The Associate Director/Principal Scientist, CMC Analytical Chemistry, and the Associate Director, Drug Substance positions are available in Thousand Oaks, CA or San Francisco, CA. The Director, Regulatory Affairs position is based in Thousand Oaks, CA. 2. **What are the minimum experience requirements?** All positions require Senior Manager/Supervisor experience. The Associate Director/Principal Scientist, CMC Analytical Chemistry requires 8+ years of experience with a D. or 10-15 years with a BS/MS. The Associate Director, Drug Substance role requires a PhD or MS and at least 5 years of small molecule drug development experience. The Director, Regulatory Affairs role requires a minimum of 8 years of regulatory experience. 3. **What are the required educational qualifications?** The Associate Director/Principal Scientist, CMC Analytical Chemistry requires a D. or a BS/MS in chemistry or a related discipline. The Associate Director, Drug Substance role requires a PhD or MS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. The Director, Regulatory Affairs role requires a Bachelor’s, Master’s, PharmD, or PhD, preferably in life sciences. 4. **What is the remote policy for the open positions?** The Associate Director/Principal Scientist, CMC Analytical Chemistry, and the Director of Regulatory Affairs roles offer a hybrid work arrangement. The Associate Director, Drug Substance is an on-site position. 5. **What type of regulatory experience is preferred for the Director, Regulatory Affairs position?** US registration experience, experience with small molecules and pain, and experience with IND submission and maintenance are preferred. Knowledge of US fast-to-market procedures and familiarity with EU CTA/MAA regulatory processes are also preferred.