Senior Manager, Drug Product Analytics

Location: United States – Connecticut – Groton; on-premise work. Occasional travel may be required. Relocation support may be available.

Annual base salary: $139,100–$231,900, plus a 17.5% bonus target and eligibility for a share-based long-term incentive program.

Company

hirify.global develops pharmaceutical products and supports drug development, manufacturing, regulatory, and commercial activities.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Analytical Scientists.
• Direct analytical development and phase-appropriate control strategies for small-molecule programs from early development through commercialization.
• Serve as the analytical lead within multidisciplinary CMC teams and influence project strategy, risk management, and development decisions.
• Lead analytical contributions to regulatory submissions, including control strategies and responses to health authority questions.
• Oversee analytical work performed by CROs, CMOs, and external partners.
• Establish project plans and implement technologies, digital capabilities, and ways of working that improve scientific quality and delivery speed.

Requirements

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline with at least 1 year of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience, or an MS with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a small- to mid-sized team of Analytical Scientists.
• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives through matrix teams and working within CMC development teams.
• Experience leading analytical contributions to regulatory submissions and defending analytical strategies, specifications, and control strategies.
• Experience overseeing analytical activities conducted through CROs, CMOs, and external partners.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States by any employer and hold permanent U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of formulation and process development, stability, specifications, product performance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with multiple molecular modalities, including small molecules, peptides, or drug-linker intermediates.
• Experience with digital tools, modeling, simulation, automation, or integrated data approaches.
• Experience advancing scientific initiatives, external collaborations, analytical technologies, or improved ways of working.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with hirify.global matching contributions and an additional retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, caregiver/parental leave, and medical leave.
• Opportunities to contribute to scientific leadership, talent development, and operational excellence.