Executive Director, Global Program Leader (In Vivo CAR-T)

Location: Hybrid role based in Somerset, New Jersey, United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Base pay: $256,073–$336,097 USD per year, plus performance-based bonus and/or equity for eligible roles.

Company

hirify.global is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell therapy platforms, including CAR-T, CAR-NK, CAR-γδ T, and in vivo genetic medicine approaches for serious diseases.

What you will do

• Lead the strategy and execution of in vivo CAR-T programs across the full development lifecycle.
• Develop integrated global plans covering scientific, clinical, regulatory, manufacturing, commercial, financial, and operational objectives.
• Chair Global Program Teams and coordinate Research, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Translational Sciences, CMC, Quality, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, and Business Development.
• Drive portfolio decisions by evaluating benefit-risk profiles, competitive landscapes, investment priorities, development scenarios, and milestones.
• Guide regulatory interactions and readiness for IND, CTA, BLA/MAA, registration, and lifecycle management activities.
• Present program strategies and risks to executive leadership while mentoring cross-functional program members and managing strategic contingencies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience in drug development.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing complex global development programs.
• Demonstrated success advancing biologics, cell therapies, gene therapies, or other advanced therapeutic programs through clinical development.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix environment and supporting global regulatory interactions and major submissions.
• Strong knowledge of cell and gene therapy development, including emerging in vivo CAR-T technologies, global clinical development, and registration pathways.
• United States work authorization is required; employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify.

Nice to have

• Experience in oncology, immunology, cell therapy, gene therapy, or in vivo genetic medicines.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment within a global biotechnology organization.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a 401(k) plan and company match.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time, floating holidays, and eleven company holidays.
• Additional flexible spending, health savings, disability, life insurance, family planning, well-being, and commuter benefits.
• Benefits are available exclusively to permanent full-time employees; contractors are not eligible.