Associate Principal Scientist, Mixed Modality Product Development (Biologics)

Location: Rahway, New Jersey, United States; US and Puerto Rico residents only. Full-time onsite role with 10% travel. Domestic relocation is listed as available; visa sponsorship is available.

Salary: $142,400–$224,100 per year, plus annual bonus and long-term incentive eligibility where applicable.

Company

hirify.global develops pharmaceutical products and drug delivery technologies, including sterile parenteral dosage forms for small, intermediate, and large molecules.

What you will do

• Lead and contribute to innovative biologics sterile product development through experimental design, execution, and data analysis.
• Develop robust drug product compositions, scalable processes, primary packaging, and compatibility strategies for early- and late-stage candidates.
• Build fundamental drug product knowledge and prepare laboratory and regulatory documentation.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership on multidisciplinary program teams and drive milestones with stakeholders.
• Lead project activities at external manufacturing sites, including technology transfers.
• Advance scientific and technical capabilities through patents, presentations, publications, innovation initiatives, and technology evaluation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline with 4–5 years of relevant industry experience; or a B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline with at least 8 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Experience in biologics process development and characterization, particularly for late-stage programs.
• Ability to lead formulation development in matrix teams and define robust formulations and manufacturing processes.
• Technical expertise in formulation science and in-depth knowledge of multiple areas of drug development.
• Proven ability to identify and develop innovative ideas and address complex formulation, process development, characterization, drug delivery, and regulatory filing needs.
• Experience working effectively with team members from diverse disciplines and backgrounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, multitasking, initiative, mentoring, and learning skills.
• A strong industry track record supported by external publications or patents.

Nice to have

• Deep knowledge of surface science, colloid science, particle engineering, antibody-drug conjugates, or high-concentration formulations.
• Experience leading enterprise-level development projects and mentoring peers or technical staff.
• Subject-matter expertise in a drug delivery or manufacturing technology.
• Experience characterizing and solving manufacturing challenges through novel production technologies.
• Experience with process scale-up, modeling, regulatory filings, or capability development.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary environment focused on inclusive problem-solving and innovation.
• 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; flexible work arrangements are not applicable.

Hiring process

• US and Puerto Rico applicants may request accommodation during the hiring process.
• Current employees and contingent workers must apply through the designated internal application routes.
• The posting is effective until 11:59:59 PM on November 27, 2026, one day before the listed end date.