Director, Research & Development

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA -

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Immediate30 Nov, 2024USD 280000 Annual02 Sep, 202410 year(s) or aboveEngineersNoNo
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 130,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.
The CE R&D Director role provides an outstanding opportunity to lead an innovative team within the Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) business. This role is critical to the success of NPI, sustaining, and teamwork work. The position will report to the General Manager of the CE business and will work cross functionally with Product Management, Program Management, Legal, Business Development and Operations as well as other R&D groups in the company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive incubation, feasibility, and product development efforts for the CE Business.
  • Responsibility for product vitality and all programs within the CE business including NPI, Sustaining, and Incubation projects.
  • Lead a team of R&D scientists and engineers building prototypes, exploring new concepts and demonstrating feasibility of new technologies.
  • Work with business development and legal to review applicability of new technologies, understand patent landscape and assess technology readiness.
  • Partner with our Product Management team to identify chemistry/reagent/assay technology solutions that help us add new applications to our CE systems.
  • Support PM teams to run partnerships and collaborations that result in new technologies and products.
  • Collaborate with external partners to jointly develop instrument, software and reagent products.
  • Work together with Operations team to transfer the product into manufacturing.
  • Lead all aspects of and run the research staff, including hiring, performance management, training and professional development.
  • Provide strategic direction and guidance to Scientists, Research Associates and Engineers in their daily experiments and troubleshooting.
  • Guide team in matrix environment. Critically analyze complex data, interpret and integrate experiment results with project objectives.
  • Maintain complete and thorough documentation in accordance with relevant standards to support patent application and defense as well as other international standards (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.)

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. degree in a Scientific or Engineering field
  • 10+ years of experience managing senior scientists, engineers, and software personnel.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We value diversity and the unique perspectives that each individual brings to our team. As a Director of R&D Capillary Electrophoresis, you will have the opportunity to work with professionals who consistently demonstrate exceptional skills and dedication. Together, we will strive to achieve flawless execution and deliver world-class technologies that empower scientists and researchers worldwide.
If you are an ambitious and proven leader with a passion for innovation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and compete with the best minds in the industry to determine the future of scientific advancements. Apply now and be a part of our mission to create a healthier, cleaner, and safer world.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for this exceptional opportunity.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive incubation, feasibility, and product development efforts for the CE Business.
  • Responsibility for product vitality and all programs within the CE business including NPI, Sustaining, and Incubation projects.
  • Lead a team of R&D scientists and engineers building prototypes, exploring new concepts and demonstrating feasibility of new technologies.
  • Work with business development and legal to review applicability of new technologies, understand patent landscape and assess technology readiness.
  • Partner with our Product Management team to identify chemistry/reagent/assay technology solutions that help us add new applications to our CE systems.
  • Support PM teams to run partnerships and collaborations that result in new technologies and products.
  • Collaborate with external partners to jointly develop instrument, software and reagent products.
  • Work together with Operations team to transfer the product into manufacturing.
  • Lead all aspects of and run the research staff, including hiring, performance management, training and professional development.
  • Provide strategic direction and guidance to Scientists, Research Associates and Engineers in their daily experiments and troubleshooting.
  • Guide team in matrix environment. Critically analyze complex data, interpret and integrate experiment results with project objectives.
  • Maintain complete and thorough documentation in accordance with relevant standards to support patent application and defense as well as other international standards (e.g., ISO compliance, GLP/GMP requirements, etc.


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Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA