Senior Principal Scientist, Drug Substance

Loyal

Remote regions

US

Salary range

$175,000–$230,000/yr

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

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About Loyal:

  • We are a clinical-stage veterinary medicine company developing the first FDA-approved drugs to extend canine lifespan.
  • Loyal is a well-funded startup with a mission to help dogs live longer, healthier lives.

About the Role:

  • This high-impact, externally-facing role leads drug substance process development and manufacturing from early development through commercialization.
  • You will drive flawless execution across CDMO partners and serve as the internal subject matter expert for cross-functional decision-making.

Your Daily Work:

  • Lead synthetic route assessment, impurity control, scale-up, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing readiness at CDMOs.
  • Manage drug substance supply continuity, including second source qualification and starting material risk strategy.
  • Author regulatory submissions (VMF, INAD/NADA) and represent drug substance CMC in agency interactions.

About You:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline with 12+ years of industry experience in drug substance process development.
  • Deep knowledge of ICH Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10, Q11, Q6A, M7, and VICH guidelines for veterinary drug substances.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a dynamic startup environment with high autonomy and accountability.

Loyal

Loyal is a clinical-stage veterinary medicine company developing longevity drugs for dogs. A well-funded startup with teams of scientists, veterinarians, engineers, operations, and creatives, we're committed to earning FDA approval for the first lifespan extension medicine for any species.

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