R&D Process Development Manager

Job Description

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Ph.D. or master’s degree in chemical engineering, materials science, biochemistry or related field required. Will consider candidates with relevant industry experience in lieu of Ph.D. or Master’s.

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in R&D process development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in process development, scaling R&D process, and improving product quality.
• Excellent project management skills with experience managing complex R&D process development projects from bench to commercialization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a high-growth or rapidly evolving industry, such as biotechnology, in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or advanced materials.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of R&D scientists, and research associates fostering a collaborative environment.
• Guide team members’ career development and performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project timelines.
• Manage downstream process development activities from product requirements, design inputs and outputs, and timelines.
• Oversee all aspects of R&D process development from bench to pilot to commercial tech transfer, ensuring adherence to project timelines, design requirements, and quality standards.
• Develop and implement best practices, SOPs, and guidelines for the R&D team to enhance consistency and innovation.
• Serve as the key liaison between R&D, Quality, and Operations, ensuring seamless integration of new processes and improvements.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Monitor and report on R&D progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), and project outcomes to senior leadership.
• Keep current with industry trends and advancements methodologies into R&D practices.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement of people and processes.

SKILLS:

• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Proven ability to supervise, develop, and provide work direction to R&D team members.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on process improvement.
• Strong communication skills, able to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient managing projects and reporting outcomes.
• Skilled at driving outcomes of experimental designs to ensure forward progress.
• Open to suggestions and embraces the ideas of other team members.
• Effective organizational methods ensuring backwards planning and prioritization.