Senior Engineer I, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Norwood, Massachusetts, United States; hybrid 70/30 work model with 70% in-office collaboration. Only U.S. persons eligible due to U.S. export control requirements.

Salary: $109,200–$174,600 per year, plus potential discretionary bonus, incentive compensation, or equity award.

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA technology platforms and medicines to transform healthcare.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership across the lifecycle of consumables and raw materials, including new material introduction, consumable design, investigations, supplier change assessments, scale-up, and technology transfer.
• Improve material introduction processes and establish robust unit operations and long-term material strategies aligned with manufacturing needs.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues, lead internal and supplier deviation investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead supplier change impact assessments and coordinate technical collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare BLA and MMA submissions, including clinical and non-clinical overviews, summaries, clinical study reports, and other CTD modules.
• Drive critical materials improvement, global testing strategies, and aligned Extractables and Leachables strategies across sites in partnership with Technical Development, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs.

Requirements

• BS or MS in mechanical engineering, material science, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of industry experience in process development, manufacturing, engineering, or a similar technical role; 8–12 years preferred.
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of GxP and GMP regulations.
• Experience or capability in GMP quality systems, processing equipment, unit operations, pharmaceutical manufacturing regulatory guidelines, technical investigations, supplier assessments, and technology transfer.
• Strong communication skills for leading technical teams and coordinating across functions.
• Ability to follow SOPs, work instructions, Good Documentation Practices, Data Integrity requirements, cGMP, EHS, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Ability to complete required training and requalification activities within defined timelines.
• For export-controlled work, eligibility as a U.S. person: citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person collaboration supported through a 70/30 work model with direct teamwork and mentorship.
• Healthcare and voluntary benefit programs, plus fitness, mindfulness, and mental health resources.
• Family planning support including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Paid time off including vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Savings and investment programs, location-specific perks, and a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free workplace.