Associate Director, Process Chemistry
Septerna · South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $200,000 - $220,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 57 days Septerna's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of Septerna's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Septerna
- high 3 stale, 0 reposted of 3 open
- Hiring momentum
- 5 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Septerna's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Septerna.
About this role
The Associate Director of Process Chemistry at Septerna will manage and drive drug substance process development for small molecule drug discovery and development programs. This role involves acting as a subject matter expert in process chemistry, leading process development efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position requires overseeing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the strategic direction of CMC development and manufacturing activities.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Septerna as an employer.
What you need
- PhD, MS, or BS degree in organic chemistry or related field
- Minimum of 7 years (PhD), 10 years (MS), or 12 years (BS) of relevant industry experience in small molecule drug substance development
- Demonstrated expertise in small molecule synthetic route evaluation, process development, scale-up and manufacturing
- Experience with analytical techniques such as UPLC/HPLC, GC, MS, NMR
- Strong understanding of Quality systems including SOPs and cGMP
- Proven ability to manage and collaborate with external partners, including consultants and CDMOs
What you get
- Salary range of $200,000 - $220,000
- Benefits
- Stock options
- Annual target bonus for full-time positions
Worth weighing
- Fast-paced, dynamic environment may require quick problem solving
- No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility
- High level of responsibility may lead to significant pressure
- Travel requirements could impact work-life balance
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Listed by Septerna on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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