Director, Pharmaceutical Commercialization Technology

Location: Rahway, New Jersey, United States of America, preferred; reports are based in Rahway and West Point, Pennsylvania, United States of America, and travel to West Point is required. Domestic relocation is indicated. The role is onsite with flexible work arrangements not applicable.

Salary: $173,200–$272,600 annually for the primary Rahway location, plus eligibility for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Company

hirify.global is a global healthcare company developing small molecules, biologics, and vaccines across human and animal health.

What you will do

• Lead a department of 10–20 engineers and scientists, including researchers, senior scientific leaders, and people managers.
• Drive the pharmaceutical product portfolio, including control strategy development, experimental design across scales, experimental execution, and data analysis.
• Lead program strategy covering regulatory activities, siting, technology transfer, financial forecasting, commercialization, and reliable supply.
• Drive operational excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, and organizational change across the department.
• Build cross-functional partnerships and sponsor high-performing teams across technical, quality, manufacturing, and global partner networks.
• Oversee PCT Source, the APEX supply-support facility, safety teams, digital strategy, compliance, modeling, risk assessment platforms, diversity and inclusion, due diligence, and capital projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific field with at least 12 years of experience; or a Master of Science with at least 10 years; or a Ph.D. with at least 8 years.
• Deep technical and subject matter expertise in the function.
• Knowledge of oral drug product formulation and process development, with a proven track record in small-molecule commercial process development, scale-up, and technology transfer to supply.
• Deep understanding of new product development and commercialization, including end-to-end drug product development from commercialization through supply.
• Experience authoring regulatory submissions and responding to regulatory questions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Effective delegation skills and demonstrated ability to drive improvement priorities alongside portfolio delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and sponsor cross-functional teams, deliver results on firm deadlines, and lead organizational change.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting supply investigations.
• Proficiency in situational effectiveness and structuring communications for technical teams and executives.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture focused on Safety First, Quality Always, and Inclusion for All.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.
• Visa sponsorship is available.
• Travel requirement is 10%; the position is a first-shift day role.