R&D Manager- Life Sciences BPS

Company: Saint Gobain Cristaleria, SL
Location: Northborough
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

• United States , Northborough , NORTHBORO Saint-Gobain's Life Sciences is looking for a driven, talented, and experienced leader to join our R&D management team and lead a technical group for Bioprocess Solutions (BPS) business. The individual will develop R&D strategy for the function, and lead the group to support Life Sciences and BPS growth in the area of new technology development, new product innovation, competency improvement and thought leadership building. As a R&D Manager, the candidate will be expected to work with BPS management and R&D leadership team to develop R&D strategy and Project Portfolio for BPS business. He or She will lead cross functional teams in project planning and managing (either directly or indirectly) others to execute and deliver project objectives and business results. The candidate will be expected to lead the R&D team and collaborate effectively internally with R&D colleagues, Application Engineering, Quality, Regulatory and process engineers etc., and externally with end users, customers and technology providers. Candidate is also expected to play key role in proposing new competency development, new projects and programs vital to the business growth of the group. Further the candidate will be responsible for developing direct reports and others within the group.
  • Utilizes scientific theory and new technology in innovative approach for major impact of business growth and thought leadership building in Biopharma market.
  • Provides technology leadership to associates and colleagues throughout BPS business.
  • Is recognized as one of the Company experts in BPS R&D area, and is viewed as a great leader of people, while maintaining a broad-based knowledge of Life Sciences products and technology.
  • Manages full BPS R&D project portfolio globally and across targeted strategic market segments. Insures resources and projects are aligned with strategic focus of the business. Prepares reviews for business and technical leadership.
  • Manages a portfolio of multiple projects simultaneously, on time and within budget to meet business objectives.
  • Demonstrates open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility. Has excellent communications skills - oral and written. Able to communicate technically with internal competencies, external collaborators and customers and utilize knowledge to advance projects and identify productive synergies and apply these to find solutions/advancements. Liaise with plant experts and users to provide the best technical outcome.
  • Liaise with Suppliers and use Open Innovation approaches.
  • Consider Safety and Risks Reduction as first priority in every project
  • Ensure success of the team in all types of R&D projects: development of new materials, new process and new application procedure and test methods;
  • Develop all the documentation and ensure proper trainings in meeting regulatory requirements and Life Sciences Quality standards by the team.
  • Takes lead in the hiring and staffing of the teams to insure that we hire strong skills in both technology and leadership, and having succession plan for all key positions.
  • Works with IP Attorney and key R&D and business leadership to insure the strategic management of the responsible IP portfolio.

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