Vice President, Manufacturing and Engineering

Role: Senior executive responsible for overseeing Xeris’s outsourced manufacturing, supply chain, and device engineering functions across a diverse portfolio including small molecules, peptides, and biologics. Objectives: ensure seamless product lifecycle management from clinical development to commercialization and post-approval, maintaining high quality and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: provide strategic leadership to four functional pillars—Commercial Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Process Innovation & Lifecycle Management, and Device Development; govern global CMO network; manage end-to-end supply chain; oversee process innovation and complex technical initiatives; ensure regulatory submissions and inspections; drive financial planning and capacity management. Requirements: 22+ years in pharma/biotech manufacturing/engineering roles, with deep expertise in small molecules, biologics, peptides, and complex injectables; proven senior leadership managing outsourced manufacturing networks; comprehensive knowledge of cGMP, FDA/EMA regulations, and product lifecycle stages. Preferred: advanced degrees (M.S., Ph.D., MBA). High-Value: extensive experience with clinical to commercial lifecycle, regulatory interactions, combination products/devices, and global supply chain management. Work setup: based in Chicago HQ, with a minimum of four days/week onsite and periodic travel; work may involve evening/weekend hours. The role emphasizes strategic oversight, cross-functional integration, and external vendor management within a regulated, high-complexity environment.