Associate Director, CDMO Alliance Management (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Princeton, NJ, United States

Salary: $169,222–$253,000 annually, plus incentive opportunity.

Company

hirify.global is a pharmaceutical company developing and delivering healthcare products and services.

What you will do

• Act as the central business partner and point of contact for Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs).
• Lead partner selection, contract negotiations, governance structures, and executive business reviews.
• Define and monitor KPIs covering CDMO delivery, quality, and operational performance.
• Assess supply-chain and partner-site risks and drive improvement measures based on performance data.
• Coordinate cross-functional responses to major incidents, regulatory changes, demand volatility, and manufacturing deviations.
• Support decisions on new CDMO selections and major capital investments, including business-side assessments during GMP audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
• 8–12+ years of experience in alliance management, strategic sourcing, or external manufacturing in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Experience influencing and collaborating with stakeholders in complex, matrixed organizations and with international colleagues.
• Strong expertise in risk management, business continuity planning, KPI-based performance analytics, negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge of the CDMO landscape and manufacturing processes across modalities such as small molecules, biologics, and sterile fill-finish.
• Thorough knowledge of GMP requirements, including CFR Title 21 Parts 210–211 and Part 600, as well as EU, MHRA, and other global health authority regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Company-provided life, accidental death and dismemberment, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
• Generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs.
• Culture emphasizing accountability, strategic problem solving, patient and customer centricity, impactful communication, respectful collaboration, and professional development.