Principal Activation & Engagement Lead (Biotech)

Location: South San Francisco, California, United States of America; hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office

Salary: $153,000–$284,100 annually, based on the primary California location. A discretionary annual bonus may also be available.

Company

hirify.global develops medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases and operates within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector.

What you will do

• Lead current-to-future-state change initiatives supporting Public Affairs & Access strategies, practices, and operational processes.
• Design and deliver tailored training and capability-building programs with Learning & Skill Development.
• Lead champion networks, onboard brand teams, provide coaching, and run office hours to address knowledge gaps.
• Identify and improve inefficient operational workflows in partnership with Operations and PAA enablement leaders.
• Build and scale shared capabilities and platforms with cross-functional partners.
• Track engagement health and adoption metrics, escalate risks, and facilitate workshops and cross-brand alignment sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; an MBA or related graduate degree is advantageous.
• At least 8 years of total professional experience, including 6 years in commercial roles such as sales, market access, or customer insights.
• Experience in managed care, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries is preferred.
• Proven ownership of commercial tactics and end-to-end strategy and content development.
• Experience leading complex change initiatives, managing projects and budgets, overseeing vendors, and working effectively across functions.
• Strong communication, coaching, leadership, critical-thinking, and business-outcome orientation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with three office days per week in South San Francisco.
• Benefits are provided for the position.
• Relocation benefits are not approved for this posting.
• Equal employment opportunity and accommodation support are provided in accordance with applicable laws.