Director Of Chemistry (Small Molecule Process Development)

TL;DR

Director of Chemistry (Small Molecule Process Development): Leading and mentoring scientific teams to guide drug development from early to late-phase with an accent on robust manufacturing process design and optimization. Focus on delivering safe, economical, and sustainable chemical processes for clinical therapeutics while ensuring regulatory compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

Location: Must be based in Cambridge, MA

Salary: $188,000–$259,000

Company

hirify.global is a global biotechnology company dedicated to developing life-changing medicines through pioneering science and a commitment to excellence.

What you will do

• Lead collaborative development and manufacturing teams to optimize and characterize chemical processes for hirify.global assets.
• Design and execute experimental plans to advance the drug portfolio, ensuring safe and efficient process implementation.
• Manage, mentor, and engage scientific and engineering staff to foster future leadership.
• Develop fundamental process knowledge for the transition of chemical and biochemical processes from laboratory to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Process Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, and Solid Form to support clinical supply and regulatory filings.
• Represent hirify.global externally in consortia and conferences to expand the company's chemistry community presence.

Requirements

• M.S. or PhD in Chemistry or related field with 12+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical or biotech settings.
• Proven experience in people management and leading project teams.
• Strong background in pharmaceutical process chemistry, synthetic strategies, impurity controls, and process characterization.
• Familiarity with CMC activities, regulatory requirements, and tech transfer protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for a highly collaborative environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) program with company-matched contributions.
• Generous paid time off including 15+ vacation days, end-of-year shutdown, and 12+ company holidays.
• Paid maternity and parental leave benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year.
• Fitness and wellness programs with reimbursement options.