Principal Scientist, CMC Analytical (Veterinary Pharmaceuticals)

Location: Remote - US

Salary: $150,000–$190,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a well-funded clinical-stage veterinary medicine startup developing longevity drugs intended to help dogs live longer, healthier lives.

What you will do

• Lead analytical development and quality control strategy for one or more oral solid dosage drug programs.
• Direct method development, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management for drug substance and drug product testing.
• Partner with CDMOs and contract laboratories to resolve complex analytical issues and maintain scientific and quality standards.
• Review and interpret release and stability data from HPLC/UPLC, dissolution, Karl Fischer, GC, and related methods.
• Lead OOS, OOT, and atypical result investigations, including root-cause analysis and risk assessment.
• Prepare analytical development and quality control data packages and author CMC analytical sections for NADA/INAD filings, briefing documents, and health authority responses.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in QC laboratory operations and/or analytical method development, including hands-on work with small-molecule oral solid dosage products.
• Deep knowledge of analytical chemistry, release and stability testing, raw material and in-process controls, impurity profiling, forced degradation, and physicochemical characterization.
• Strong understanding of cGMP, ICH/VICH, FDA, and EMA analytical expectations.
• Proven experience interpreting QC data and supporting regulatory filings.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, adaptability, and strategic risk-assessment skills in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice to have

• Sponsor-side pharmaceutical experience.
• Animal health or veterinary experience.
• Experience managing CDMO relationships, technology transfer, and quality control programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance covering medical, dental, and vision care for employees and dependents.
• $1,000 home-office equipment stipend and a $1,200 annual learning budget.
• $250 monthly wellness budget.
• Unlimited vacation, paid holidays, and extended four-day weekends for three-day weekends.
• Paid paw-ternity leave for dog adoption and company equity options for new hires.
• Collaborative, transparent, interdisciplinary culture focused on rigorous experimentation, humility, and respect for all life.