Associate Director, Upstream Technical Operations Lead (Biologics)

Location: Dunboyne, Meath, Ireland; hybrid

Company

hirify.global operates a state-of-the-art biologics manufacturing facility in Dunboyne and supports a growing pipeline through a global technical network.

What you will do

• Own the assigned biologics program from technology transfer and PPQ execution through commercial lifecycle management.
• Lead day-to-day technical support across upstream manufacturing, including media preparation, cell culture, seed train, bioreactor operations, harvest, process monitoring, equipment, and automation.
• Resolve real-time manufacturing issues and establish priorities, deviation investigations, root-cause analyses, risk management, escalation, and change implementation practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop upstream scientists, engineers, subject-matter experts, and subteam leads.
• Collaborate with downstream, integrated process teams, commercialisation, development, quality, engineering, automation, supply chain, and global technical partners.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• 8–10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and/or development, including a proven track record in scientific and technical leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in biologics molecules, mammalian cell culture, seed train, bioreactor operations, media/feed strategies, harvest, process equipment, and automation.
• Experience with biologics drug substance development, technology transfer, PPQ, and new product introduction.
• Strong experience in regulated GMP environments, including regulatory filings, investigations, quality notifications, CAPA management, audit readiness, and regulatory inspections.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management, financial stewardship, and resource allocation across multiple complex programs.
• Ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams, set priorities, coach technical decision-making, and manage capacity.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Resilience, urgency, change agility, and an engaging motivational leadership style.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement based at the Dunboyne biologics manufacturing facility.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, growing pipeline of biologics programs.
• Collaborative cross-functional global network focused on technical excellence.
• Regular employee status.

Hiring process

• Current employees and contingent workers should apply through the designated internal application links.
• Search firm representatives must have a valid written search agreement; unsolicited submissions are not accepted.
• The posting is effective until 11:59:59 PM on the day before November 17, 2026.