About this role

Drive collaboration with Operations and Supply Chain to improve the manufacturability of products across the lifecycle
Uses lean principles to reduce departmental costs and increase value generation.
Sets strategic direction and ensures execution of lean laboratories operations
Acts as R&D’s Data Czar driving excellence in data integrity, data generation, data analysis, and data based decision making
Manages direct report project leaders, technical supervisors, scientists, and engineers across multiple sites.
Works closely with applicable Business Areas and Operations to establish development priorities and milestones.

B.S. degree in Science or Engineering required
Minimum of 20 years’ medical device and pharmaceutical industry experience
Minimum of 10 years’ progressive management experience
Extensive experience with Pharmaceutical Process Development and Transfer to Manufacturing
Demonstrated success implementing lean process improvements
Direct experience working in regulated environment with regulatory agencies and evolving regulatory issues.
Must have expert knowledge of pharmaceutical development and laboratory operations

multiple group medical, dental and vision plans
robust wellness program
life insurance and disability coverages
a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more
401(k) plan with a matching contribution
vacation and sick time programs for associates

Director, R&D Operations

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