Manager, Biological Sciences (Medical Devices)

Location: Acton, Massachusetts, United States; hybrid. The role includes up to 50% on-site presence at a local animal laboratory and up to 10% domestic travel.

Annual base salary: $130,400–$195,650 for U.S.-based positions. The position may also be eligible for incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global is a medical device company developing the Omnipod insulin management platform and other subcutaneous drug delivery solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and manage outsourced pre-clinical animal study plans with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, engineering, and clinical teams.
• Act as the primary CRO liaison, coordinating protocols, approvals, shipments, data transfer, timelines, and study execution.
• Review study protocols, endpoints, experimental designs, sample sizes, statistical power, and biostatistical results.
• Manage study budgets, vendor contracts, resource allocation, cost tracking, and CRO negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with FDA requirements, ISO 10993, animal welfare regulations, GLP/non-GLP requirements, and internal SOPs.
• Lead internal review meetings, communicate risks and outcomes to stakeholders, and provide recommendations based on study data.

Requirements

• At least a master’s degree in a scientific, biomedical, or engineering field.
• At least 3 years of experience in pre-clinical research or laboratory animal management, preferably in medical devices.
• Strong background in biostatistics, experimental design, and interpretation of pre-clinical data.
• Ability to lead internal review meetings and provide actionable recommendations based on study data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced innovation environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement, including up to 50% on-site presence at a local animal laboratory and up to 10% domestic travel.

Nice to have

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline or DVM/VMD.
• AALAS certification.
• At least 5 years of experience in pre-clinical research or laboratory animal management, preferably in medical devices.
• Experience managing outsourced studies and vendor relationships.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a performance-driven medical device organization.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and employee wellness programs.

Hiring process

• The posting remains open until the position is filled.
• Submit an application online through the hirify.global Careers site.