Director, ADME

Location: Hyderabad, India; on-site

Company

hirify.global is a biotech startup developing medicines and advancing drug discovery programs, with its first drug in Phase 2 trials.

What you will do

• Provide scientific leadership on ADME–SAR and partner with Medicinal Chemistry to improve druggability and guide compound optimization.
• Define and execute DMPK strategies across early discovery, lead optimization, and candidate selection.
• Lead the design, execution, interpretation, and communication of in vitro and in vivo ADME studies.
• Develop PK/PD strategies and bioanalytical methods.
• Build and lead the ADME organization, including talent development, SOPs, laboratory capabilities, operations, and external partnerships.
• Oversee CAPEX/OPEX planning, data integrity, quality, safety, and audit readiness.

Requirements

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacokinetics, Drug Metabolism, or a related scientific discipline.
• 15+ years of post-PhD experience in ADME/DMPK within drug discovery or development.
• Deep expertise across the drug discovery lifecycle and demonstrated experience building and leading ADME/DMPK functions.
• Strong understanding of bioanalysis, PK/PD, regulatory expectations, data integrity, safety, and quality requirements.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Non-Clinical, and other scientific functions.

Culture & Benefits

• Values include curiosity, agency, journey, charity, and unity.
• Benefits include medical coverage, block leaves, and work-life harmony.
• hirify.global has raised $150M in Series D funding and reached unicorn status.