Associate Director - Process Development (Biologics)

Location: Milton Park, United Kingdom; 5 days on-site

Company

hirify.global develops oncolytic immunotherapies designed to activate durable systemic anti-tumor responses and transform cancer treatment.

What you will do

• Lead the Process Development group at the Milton Park facility and provide regular activity updates to senior management.
• Plan, execute, and oversee bench-scale experiments supporting characterization and improvement of cGMP production processes.
• Ensure laboratory work follows experimental designs, SOPs, protocols, batch records, and safety requirements.
• Produce materials for QC and analytical assay controls, preclinical studies, and toxicology studies.
• Author and review reports, protocols, SOPs, batch records, laboratory records, and technical documentation.
• Represent Process Development in site leadership meetings, audits, cross-functional work, and technology transfer activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 6–8 years with an MS or PhD, in biologics process development or manufacturing.
• Thorough understanding of current regulatory requirements and practical experience supporting cGMP operations.
• Proven experience leading, managing, and motivating team members.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with management, project teams, and other functional groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work is performed on-site at the Milton Park facility, typically five days per week.
• Safety-focused working environment with adherence to established procedures and guidelines.
• Opportunity to contribute to cancer therapies and work across UK and US Process Development teams.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.