Associate Director of R&D

Job title: Associate Director of R&D

Work Location: Patterson, NY

Division/Department: R&D

Reports to: CEO, JRS Pharma LP

Full-time

Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate Director of R&D holds responsibility for managing research activities, supporting laboratory personnel facilities, equipment, and inventory. The Associate Director is also responsible for managing the direction and execution of scientific research and development projects to support new and existing products. The main mission of R&D is to seek out solutions to the challenges faced by formulators, compounders, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers (the industry), and works to develop new excipient technologies that add value in streamlining Pharma/Nutra product development and manufacturing process and improve product therapy. The director plans and executes laboratory research and manages feasibility studies for new product ideas, process development studies for products in development and support studies for current commercial products. The Associate Director maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories and contributes to scientific literature and conferences. Also serves as a point of contact for customer technical issues and questions. Acts as a spokesperson for corporate scientific affairs and advises top management in the direction of projects. SK1 Pursues patent opportunities for novel ideas and technologies Uses experience in pharmaceutics to contribute to the development of product or process principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.

Works closely with other departments, both in Germany and in North America, to keep up to date on technology, marketing, and processing of products.

• Provide formulation and product consultation to customers.
• Coordinate overall technical program ensuring efforts are in line with company objectives necessary to meet internal and market needs.
• Provide technical data transfer between R&D, Marketing, and Sales for new products and new applications for existing products.
• Provide new employee training on products and processes.
• Develop relationships and resources with industry and academic professionals.
• Promote high functionality products through technical exchanges with scientists and engineers.
• Ensure that the laboratory equipment and facility are well maintained, and up to date.
• Manage the R&D lab staff in day-to-day activities
• Manage and track project activities using project management software to ensure timely completion.
• Provide regular feedback with R&D direct reports as well as conduct annual performance appraisals. GW2 SK3
• Manage the laboratories to ensure equipment is in proper working order and inventory is always on hand. This can be done through assignment and delegation to R&D staff members.
• Attend sales meetings, trade shows, and other industry functions as needed.
• Provide technical support to sales representatives
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to employees, customers, and other parties. (Product training, Lunch and Learns, trade show presentations, etc.)
• Draft development protocols consistent with internal Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)

Competencies

• Industry knowledge
• Technical Capacity
• Decision Making
• Team Player
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven
• Innovative

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Pharmaceutical degree or commensurate experience required, Master's or PhD. preferred

Minimum 3 years' experience in R&D with tableting experience

Minimum 3 years' in a management position

Strong leadership ability

Commercial Development experience a plus

Travel 30%

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook)

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone

Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary

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