Senior Director, Head of Applications R&D - Bridgewater New Jersey

Company: Avantor
Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Posted On: 05/05/2024

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. More...

            

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