Associate Director, Process & Analytical Development (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Initially remote in the United States; transition to an on-site U.S. East Coast or Midwest location is anticipated as the project progresses, expected in 2027. Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Salary: $155,700–$181,650 gross annual base salary, plus performance-related bonus.

Company

hirify.global operates more than 30 sites across five continents and supports the development and manufacturing of medicines and life-science products.

What you will do

• Lead, coach, and develop the Process & Analytical Development team while building accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Set strategic direction through long-range planning, portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, budgeting, and performance management.
• Ensure process development, analytical development, and project-specific manufacturing activities are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, in full, and within budget.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning by aligning capabilities, capacity, and organizational structures with customer demand.
• Lead facility startup, operational readiness, validation, manufacturing scale-up, technology transfer, and process development initiatives.
• Drive Lean maturity, digital tools, automation, data-driven decision-making, governance, risk management, and succession planning.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, process development, analytical development, or manufacturing operations.
• Deep understanding of small-molecule and bioconjugate technologies, small-molecule drug-substance manufacturing, GMP environments, and pharmaceutical commercialization.
• Experience with facility startups, technology transfers, validation programs, operational readiness, greenfield or brownfield expansions, and large-scale capital projects.
• Ability to lead cross-functional work with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, MSAT, Automation, EH&S, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, digital systems, automation technologies, and data integrity principles, with strong executive communication and problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs and paid time off.
• Culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, passion, integrity, safety, and innovation.