Externally Sponsored Research Manager (Biopharma)

Location: Morristown, New Jersey, United States; onsite. Applicants must be residents of the United States or Puerto Rico.

Salary: $100,500–$145,166.66 per year, commensurate with experience.

Company

hirify.global is an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines for immune challenges, rare diseases, blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders.

What you will do

• Manage externally sponsored research operations from unsolicited proposal submission through study closeout.
• Coordinate Scientific Review Committee activities, study reviews, agreements, regulatory documentation, product supply, purchase orders, payments, and milestone tracking.
• Ensure ESR processes follow company procedures, applicable laws, regulations, and compliance standards, supporting audit readiness.
• Maintain study records, data integrity, access controls, permissions, reporting, KPIs, and business analytics.
• Collaborate with Product Supply, contract manufacturers, systems teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver study requirements.
• Support safety updates, Dear Investigator Letters, system training, and access for ESR stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in clinical operations, hospital settings, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated medical environment.
• Familiarity with Investigator Sponsored Studies, GCP, ICH standards, compliance codes, and the external regulatory environment.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience managing diverse stakeholders and collaborating across functions and seniority levels.
• Ability to anticipate obstacles, drive process efficiency, and work independently with minimal direction.

Nice to have

• Project management experience or certification such as PMP.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, future-focused environment centered on scientific innovation and patient impact.
• Opportunities for promotion, lateral development, and international career growth.
• Healthcare, prevention, wellness, and other employee benefits.
• At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Work with AI, data, and digital platforms in drug discovery and development.