Associate Director, CMC Project Management (Biotech)

Location: South San Francisco, California; hybrid role. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Annual salary: $193,500–$236,500, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing precision medicines for kidney and metabolic diseases by applying human genetics and small-molecule drug discovery.

What you will do

• Provide end-to-end CMC project management across the drug development lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams covering chemical and pharmaceutical development, analytical development, quality, regulatory CMC, manufacturing, and clinical supply chain.
• Coordinate CMO meetings, action items, workstream dependencies, timelines, and program status.
• Own risk registries, mitigation plans, escalation, governance materials, and senior leadership recommendations.
• Support IND, IMPD, and other regulatory filing preparation with Regulatory CMC and partner functions.
• Improve project management processes, governance frameworks, dashboards, budget tracking, and financial forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, science, technology, engineering, business, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of professional experience, including 5 years in project management within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries.
• At least 3 years managing cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization and delivering complex programs.
• Working knowledge of CMC functions, drug development from Pre-IND through NDA and commercialization, clinical development, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with GMP/GxP environments, quality management systems, and preferably small-molecule modalities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and influencing skills are required.

Nice to have

• Experience with late-stage or commercial programs.
• PMP certification.
• Experience in startup or growth-stage biotechnology environments.
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, patient-focused environment with emphasis on integrity, resilience, initiative, and continuous improvement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits for eligible employees.
• Equity incentive plan and 401(k) program with employer match.
• Generous holiday and paid time off policy.
• Annual performance bonus eligibility.