Job Description

As a senior leader within the CMC organization, the Executive Director, Process Development & Manufacturing will provide strategic and technical leadership for the development, scale-up, technology transfer, and clinical manufacturing of Janux therapeutic candidates to advance the company’s pipeline from research and early clinical development into clinical manufacturing and through late-stage development. The Executive Director will work closely with Analytical & Formulation Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Clinical, Research, and other functions to define integrated development and manufacturing strategies.

The successful candidate will lead the internal team and provide technical oversight of Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) for process development activities across cell line development, cell culture and downstream purification as well as drug substance and drug product manufacturing, with accountability for establishing robust, scalable, and phase-appropriate manufacturing processes. The role will also provide leadership for late-stage process development, including process characterization, control strategy development, process validation readiness, comparability, lifecycle management, and preparation of CMC content for global regulatory submissions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

In addition to a competitive base salary ranging from $280,000 to $296,000, we offer stock options, restricted stock units, a stock purchase plan (ESPP) and a target bonus. Janux also provides a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families, which includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental disability insurance. Relocation assistance may also be available.

Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and internal equity.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· Annual bonus program

· Incentive stock option plan

· 401k plan with flat non-elective employer contribution

· Comprehensive medical insurance with 90-100% employer-paid premiums

· Dental and vision insurance

· HSA, FSA, and supplemental insurance plans (life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)

· Unlimited PTO

· Generous holiday schedule; includes summer and winter company shutdown

· Relocation assistance

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

Work authorization:

· United States (Required)

Additional Compensation:

· Annual targeted bonus %

Work Location:

· On site (San Diego, CA)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Janux Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination based upon a protected category, as well as an environment free from retaliation for protected activity.

Notice to Recruiters and Third-Party Agencies

The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Janux. To protect the interests of all parties involved, Janux will only accept resumes from a recruiter once a fully-executed search agreement is in place. Agencies are hereby specifically directed not to contact Janux employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Janux will consider any candidate for whom an Agency and/or Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred, free of any charges or fees.