Sr Manager QC Microbiology

Location: Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company developing, manufacturing, and delivering medicines for serious illnesses across oncology, inflammation, general medicine, and rare disease.

What you will do

• Lead the QC Microbiology organization at an advanced biomanufacturing site, with accountability for safety, quality, compliance, people, and operational performance.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, clean utilities monitoring, microbial identification, PCR, and in-process, release, stability, and routine microbiological testing.
• Build, coach, and develop a diverse team while strengthening technical capability, succession planning, and career development.
• Provide technical oversight for investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, trends, validation, qualification activities, methods, and laboratory systems.
• Represent QC Microbiology during regulatory inspections, audits, and quality oversight activities.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory, Technical Development, and the global QC network to improve microbiological control strategies and laboratory performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with 12 years of Quality or Aseptic Manufacturing experience; associate degree with 10 years; bachelor’s degree with 8 years; master’s degree with 6 years; or doctorate with 2 years.
• At least 2 years of direct people management or leadership experience managing teams, projects, programs, or resource allocation.
• Leadership experience in a GMP pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or aseptic manufacturing environment.
• Experience with QC Microbiology, environmental monitoring, clean utilities monitoring, and/or molecular testing operations.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological control, aseptic technique, and cGMP requirements.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and working with regulatory agencies.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience driving Lean, continuous improvement, digital transformation, or operational excellence.
• Ability to translate complex technical data into decisions and actions.
• Strong collaboration, influencing, and communication skills in a global matrixed organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, innovative, and science-based work environment.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement and savings plan with company contributions.
• Annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives.
• Paid time-off plans and career development opportunities.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted until a sufficient number of candidates is received or a candidate is selected.
• Sponsorship for the role is not guaranteed.