Senior Director, Head of Applications R&D
Company: Avantor
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
The Opportunity:Avantor is seeking a strategic Senior Director,
Head of Applications R&D to join our organization, responsible
for the research and development of new applications in-house
and/or at customer sites, product improvements to address customer
problems, exploration of new product-related technologies, and
development of technical application notes. The scope of this role
is biopharma production including chemicals, single-use systems,
and consumables.This position manages a team of application
scientists and engineers. He/she builds capability for innovative
use of relevant technologies, processes, and methods. This role
supports technical interactions with customers to qualify new
products and gain acceptance of innovative technologies. He/she
directly manages Application personnel, the L2 program and/or
coordinates with the SVP R&D to ensure compliance with global
R&D standards and processes and that adequate capabilities and
skills are in place. The Sr. director of R&D drives innovative
approaches and cross-functional engagement to successful project
completion as per plan. This position is a key contributor to
global business strategies and the strategic planning process.What
we're looking for:
- Education: PhD in biochemistry, chemistry chemical engineering,
bioengineering, microbiology or cell biology, or molecular
biology
- Experience: 12+ years of experience in bioprocess
research-oriented activities with the ability to conduct and manage
projects.
- 8+ years of leadership experience.
- Comprehensive direct experience in bioprocess development and
biological manufacturing
- Proven experience in leading teams and collaborating with
stakeholders and suppliers to improve biological manufacturing
processes and technology transfer.
- Setting and achieving challenging goals for self and
others
- Ability to manage technical projects consistent with business
strategy.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to frame up, prioritize and deploy resources to execute
projects according to value, cost, and risk with limited
supervision.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work and
communicate effectively with all levels of employees to plan,
organize, and complete multiple projects from inception to
startup.
- Excellent project management skills with understanding of
financial impacts of plans, decisions, and actions
- Ability to conceptualize technical solutions to scientific
problems.
- Elevated level of influencing and persuading skills
- Ability to clearly communicate the intended message in formal
and informal settings to both a technical and business
audience.
- Ability to build relationships with other team members and gain
commitment toward stated goals.
- Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and shifting
deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.
- Ability to find innovative and creative solutions to customer
needs. How you will thrive and create an impact:
- Identify and develop product applications demonstrating unique
value propositions to customers.
- Build a collaborative working model and collaborate closely
with customers to help solve problems leading to the qualification
of products into the final process.
- Manages L2 (horizon two product line extension) project teams
to drive the generation of customer-relevant ideas leading to new
product development.
- Directs and manages R&D programs to develop key tools and
technologies leading to novel products and innovative solutions to
relevant and complex problems.
- Maintains an overview of end-use applications for Avantor's
products, market trends for assigned focus areas, innovative
technology developments and current/emerging customer needs.
- Build strong relationships with key opinion leaders and key
decision-makers at all levels.
- Participates in industry associations and conferences to
surface and prioritize current trends and opportunities within
assigned focus areas in the biopharmaceutical space.
- Supports the development of business cases including customer
needs analysis, opportunity scoping, needs-based market
segmentation, competitive landscape, value chain economics, value
proposition, creation, messaging, and pricing strategies, as well
as project financials.
- Establish collaborations with external Partners/Universities to
enhance Avantor's product applications and expedite novel
breakthrough solutions.
- Mentor, coach, and provide career development opportunities to
direct reports in accordance with the organization's policies and
procedures.
- Implement systems that maximize effective coordination and
execution of projects.
- Collect voice-of-customers and translate into product
requirements, participate in industry organizations and work with
product development teams to identify market driven product
requirements, generate insight, develop novel product opportunities
and provide feedback on product performance
- Prepare and deliver presentations and technical literature to
various stakeholders including customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned with or without
accommodation.Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to
be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor
is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Why Avantor?Dare to go
further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates
whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome
challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.The work we
do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient
treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the
chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical
devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first
time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you
to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career
at Avantor.We are committed to helping you on this journey through
our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes
learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At
Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your
contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply
today!EEO Statement:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action
employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in
hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental
disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state/province, or local law.If you need a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process,
please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let
us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case
basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for
reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email
address.For more information about equal employment opportunity
protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE
LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency
Non-Discrimination Provision.3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:By
submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and
contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing
to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee
on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and
conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will
take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on
its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
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