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AstraZeneca

Associate Director, CMC Lead

Boston, MA

$136K - $204K/yr

Associate Director, CMC Lead Introduction to role: Are you ready to lead early-stage CMC strategy that turns precision radioconjugate science into first-in-human reality? As Associate Director, CMC ...

AstraZeneca

Associate Director, CMC Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$136K - $204K/yr

Associate Director, CMC Lead Introduction to role: Are you ready to lead early-stage CMC strategy that turns precision radioconjugate science into first-in-human reality? As Associate Director, CMC ...

AstraZeneca

Associate Director, CMC Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$136K - $204K/yr

Associate Director, CMC Lead Introduction to role: Are you ready to lead early-stage CMC strategy that turns precision radioconjugate science into first-in-human reality? As Associate Director, CMC ...

Vrtx

Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$190K - $285K/yr

The Director, Chemistry Manufacturing Controls (CMC) leads a Regulatory CMC team responsible for developing and executing global regulatory strategies across multiple investigational and commercial ...

Vor Bio

Director/ Senior Director, Regulatory CMC

Boston, MA · On-site

$163K - $215K/yr

Vor Bio is seeking an exceptional and highly motivated CMC leader Director/Sr Director Regulatory CMC to join our team. The qualified candidate will work cross-functionally to lead development and ...

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How much do cmc jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for cmc in Manchester, MA is $30.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.04 and $36.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CMC professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CMC professional, you need expertise in pharmaceutical sciences, regulatory requirements, and process development, typically supported by a degree in chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field. Familiarity with regulatory submission systems, analytical tools, and quality management software is essential. Strong project management, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance. These skills and qualities are critical to guarantee the safety, efficacy, and regulatory approval of pharmaceutical products.

What are some common challenges faced by a CMC professional when coordinating between R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams?

CMC professionals often encounter challenges in aligning the timelines and priorities of R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory teams. Ensuring that product development meets both regulatory requirements and manufacturing feasibility can require extensive cross-functional communication and problem-solving. Additionally, adapting to evolving regulatory guidelines and integrating feedback from multiple stakeholders demands strong project management skills. Overcoming these challenges is essential for maintaining project momentum and ensuring successful product submissions.

What is a CMC?

CMC stands for Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls. CMC professionals are responsible for ensuring that pharmaceutical products are developed, manufactured, and controlled in compliance with regulatory standards. Their work includes overseeing formulation development, analytical testing, process validation, and documentation required for regulatory submissions. CMC experts play a critical role in bringing safe and effective drugs to market by ensuring product quality and consistency throughout the development and manufacturing process.

What is the difference between CMC vs Regulatory Affairs Specialist?

AspectCMCRegulatory Affairs Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, or pharmacy; often additional certifications in pharmaceutical sciencesBachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field; certifications in regulatory affairs are common
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, manufacturing sites, and R&D departments within pharmaceutical companiesRegulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and consulting firms
Industry UsageFocuses on drug development, manufacturing, and quality documentationFocuses on compliance, submissions, and communication with regulatory bodies

While both CMC and Regulatory Affairs Specialists work within the pharmaceutical industry, CMC professionals primarily handle the chemistry, manufacturing, and control aspects of drug development. Regulatory Affairs Specialists focus on ensuring compliance with regulations and managing submissions to authorities. Both roles often collaborate but serve distinct functions in bringing a drug to market.

What cities near Manchester, MA are hiring for Cmc jobs?

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Infographic showing various Cmc job openings in Manchester, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,379 per year, or $31 per hour.

Associate Manager CMC Regulatory Compliance

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Billerica, MA

$77K - $116K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.


Your Role:

As the Associate Manager Regulatory CMC (RCMC), you are responsible for supporting all CMC regulatory activities including development, authoring and ownership of the CMC dossier Strategy Document, as well as all CMC Dossier types, their content and decision making on content, for assigned submissions worldwide, and serve as the liaison with the Global Healthcare Operations and R&D functions, being the contact person for all Regulatory CMC topics.

Location:Hybrid (3x/week) in Billerica, MA office

Key Accountabilities:

Global Product Oversight:

  • Ensures global product oversight for the Regulatory CMC part of their product(s) / project(s)

Regulatory CMC strategy and Health Authority interactions:

  • Supports the development and definition of the Global Regulatory CMC strategy for development programs (pre-clinical to commercial application). Leads and drives global regulatory CMC strategy for the assigned projects/products in target regions/countries. This encompasses responsibility for the Regulatory CMC topics, risk assessment & mitigation, regulatory CMC strategic support and advice to interdisciplinary internal teams
  • Supports the preparation of HA meetings and Health Authority interactions on CMC topics

Management of CMC Regulatory Activities; CMC Dossier generation:

  • Responsible and accountable for driving all regulatory CMC activities for assigned projects/products.
  • Responsible for CMC Dossier types such as IMPD/IND, Health Authority Meeting Packages (incl. meeting request), variations, amendments, Module 1 CMC regulatory binding documents, Annual reports, CMC information in the Investigators Brochure, and Health Authority questions up to approval.
  • Provides the Global Regulatory CMC advice & expertise in cross-functional project teams.
  • Acts as liaison between Global Health Operations and R&D functions as single point of contact for all CMC topics.
  • Supports the development and provision of country specific regulatory CMC requirements for CMC dossier strategies and plans.

Regulatory intelligence and knowledge management:

  • Reviews draft and newly released laws and guidance on behalf of the Company. Leading and participation in internal as well as cross-functional, international initiatives.

Global Regulatory Affairs CMC coordination:

  • Supports development and execute initiatives
  • Plans regulatory CMC activities and develops submission roll-out plans, in close collaboration with key stakeholders

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science discipline
  • 1+ years of pharmaceutical industry or academia experience and regulatory or CMC knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree or PhD
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Ability to develop and prepare successful regulatory CMC strategies and CMC dossiers
  • Experience in preparation of regulatory CMC documentation
  • Experience with life-cycle management activities in EU, USA and International
  • Practical experience in one of the following areas: manufacturing process development, transfers, validation or analytical development and control strategies

Pay Range for this position - $77,800 - $116,700

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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