Associate Director, Analytical Development

Company Overview:

Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) as well as preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), Pompe disease and multiple DMD mutations. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. Learn more at  https://www.dyne-tx.com/ , and follow us on  X ,  LinkedIn  and  Facebook .

Role Summary:

The Associate Director, Analytical Development, Oligonucleotides leads analytical development and supports quality control strategies for oligonucleotide and small-molecule intermediates across clinical development, registration, and commercialization. This role provides strategic and technical leadership for analytical method development, validation, technology transfer, specifications, release testing, stability programs, impurity control, and product characterization.

The Associate Director independently leads multiple analytical workstreams and makes decisions that influence program strategy, product quality, regulatory submissions, and clinical supply. The role provides oversight of CDMOs, contract testing laboratories, and other external partners to ensure analytical activities meet scientific, regulatory, quality, timeline, and business requirements.  

Working closely with CMC, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Research and Development, Clinical, and Project Management, this position establishes analytical priorities, resolves complex technical issues, manages program risks, and guides cross-functional decision-making. The Associate Director also serves as an analytical subject matter expert, mentors colleagues, and strengthens analytical capabilities and practices across the organization.  

This is a full-time position based in Waltham, MA without the possibility of being remote.   Physical presence onsite is expected on 4-5 days/week.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Lead analytical development and quality control strategies for oligonucleotide and small-molecule intermediates from early clinical development through commercialization  

Serve as the analytical SME and strategic lead for internal and external activities related to analytical operations of linkers and oligonucleotide intermediates  

Responsibilities will include aspects of analytical development of drug substance intermediates including method development, validation, characterization, tech transfer, specifications, release, and stability testing  

Assist with developing the analytical/QC strategy for small molecules and oligonucleotides guided by ICH framework  

Develop, review, and approve method transfer/validation protocols and validation approaches  

Support establishment of critical quality attributes and phase-appropriate specifications  

Advise and plan extended characterization of drug substance intermediates to expand product understanding  

Partner with QC and QA to provide oversight of cGMP activities and documents (change controls, deviations, CAPAs, procedures, QC raw data review, batch release support, stability protocols and programs, validation protocols, etc.)  

Oversee Reference Standard program including establishing and maintaining reference standards, approving qualification protocols and reports, and coordinating release testing at external laboratories as appropriate   

Lead, author, approve, or provide strategic direction for CMC analytically focused documentation for biologic INDs and BLAs and support FDA and EMEA interactions  

Work with partner organizations as necessary to ensure that timelines are met, milestones and products are delivered on schedule, and any excursions, deviations, investigations, and CAPAs are initiated, addressed, and closed within target timeframes  

Education and Skills Requirements:

A minimum of 8 years in Analytical Development and/or Quality Control   

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or similar related field required   

Knowledge of a variety of analytical techniques including liquid and gas chromatography, NMR, Karl Fischer, CD, AEX, chiral separations, RP-HPLC, and mass spectroscopy  

Strong quality and analytical background with experience in general, compendial and product-specific analytical tools and practices pertinent to small molecules and oligonucleotides.  

Experience with monoclonal antibodies or ADCs (mab-conjugates) and relevant analytical techniques a plus  

Experience with impurity control strategy including novel approaches for impurity detection, impurity ID and characterization for oligonucleotides/ small molecules  

Experience with managing external vendors required  

Experience in all phases of CMC regulatory submissions and interactions regarding CMC issues, ideally including post-approval experience, international experience, and negotiation experience with regulatory authorities  

Strong knowledge of cGMP/ICH/FDA/EU regulations  

Ability to challenge current processes, practices and strategy and uncover alternative approaches, solutions, or methods  

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills; a team member than can work collaboratively with colleagues across functions  

Ability to travel (up to ~10%)  

 

 

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MA Pay Range

$160,000 — $200,000 USD

 

The pay range reflects the base pay range Dyne reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Individual compensation depends on factors such as education, experience, job-related knowledge, and demonstrated skills.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principles functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance workload.

Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.