Deputy Director of DS Manufacturing Quality Systems

Location: Pearl River, NY; US and Puerto Rico residents only

Salary: $113,250–$163,583 per year

Company

hirify.global is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines for patients worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the Drug Substance Manufacturing Quality Systems organization, including Principal Investigators, Technical Writers, and Quality Systems Support Associates.
• Own the timely closure of deviation investigations, CAPAs, effectiveness checks, periodic reviews, and other quality records.
• Review minor, major, and critical events, approve records before Quality Assurance review, and maintain accurate QMS documentation.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Manufacturing Technology, Sterility Assurance, and Quality Assurance to resolve roadblocks and build consensus.
• Represent the site during internal and external audits and regulatory inspections, defending investigation reports and quality documentation.
• Drive process improvements, new tools, and cost-reduction initiatives that reduce deviations and improve Quality System cycle times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or quality environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional quality systems initiatives, projects, or programs.
• Ability to make independent risk-based decisions and manage multiple high-priority deadlines.
• Strong consensus-building, written communication, verbal communication, and stakeholder-influence skills.
• Ability to work extended and flexible hours, including weekends, as business needs require.

Nice to have

• Experience managing direct reports or technical teams in a regulated environment.
• Experience leading quality systems, project teams, or independent contributors.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, future-focused environment with career growth through promotion or lateral opportunities.
• Rewards package recognizing employee contribution.
• Healthcare, prevention, wellness, and family benefits, including at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Opportunities to work with digital, data, and AI-driven innovation in medicine and vaccine delivery.