Associate Director, Engineering (Pharma)

Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States; onsite work with flexible work arrangements not applicable. Domestic relocation is indicated.

Salary: $142,400–$224,100 annual base salary; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures pharmaceutical and vaccine products through global manufacturing operations.

What you will do

• Lead the Vaccine Manufacturing Facility transformation and business support portfolio aligned with critical facility milestones.
• Manage engineers, scientists, project managers, and business support activities across facility change controls and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate Quality, Operations, Technology Operations, Maintenance, Digital Manufacturing, and other functions through integrated execution plans.
• Provide technical support across quality risk management, standard operating procedures, master batch records, process development, and process performance qualification.
• Lead cross-functional teams, resolve issues, review project documents, and support safety, environmental, compliance, and operational effectiveness objectives.
• Develop talent, set expectations, coach staff, and maintain accountability during a period of transformation and delivery pressure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience, with strong preference for experience in at least two of Manufacturing Operations, Technical Operations, Quality Operations, or Site Engineering Services with supervisory responsibility for exempt personnel.
• Pharma or biotech facility engineering, process change controls, and project experience, including a track record of driving strategic changes.
• Experience with cross-functional leadership, continuous improvement, engineering principles, facilities construction, facility engineering, GMP operations, operations management, technical problem-solving, and technical transfer.
• Experience with master batch records, regulatory inspections, mentoring staff, people leadership, talent strategy, and influencing stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Ability to create an engaged workforce.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies during on-site inspections.
• Success with talent management, reorganization, and strategic initiatives.
• Program management, operational excellence, and cross-functional leadership experience.
• Comfort influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of High Performing Organization tools and methodology, including MPS/lean processing.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-first and quality-focused manufacturing environment with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.
• Regular employee status with 10% travel required.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.