Research and Development Director, (RAD / RDEV)

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life – To enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies.
Our work in specialty diagnostics – from providing diagnostic assays and instruments to clinical monitoring across disease stages – improves the diagnosis and management of blood cancers and immune system disorders. Your determination to put patients at the heart of every decision will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

EDUCATION

• BSc and an advanced degree (PhD) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, or Biological Sciences

EXPERIENCE

• >10 years of work experience in IVD product manufacture, R&D, people / matrix management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading R&D new product introduction under a design control system.
• Budget management experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Record of accomplishment in innovation, successful IP submissions and / or continuous improvement in method development
• Proficiency in latex conjugation chemistry / antibody biochemistry
• Proficiency in antibody characterization, asaay development and biochemistry for use in IVD assays
• Proficiency in mass spectrometry, liquid handling and software integration
• Proficiency in IVD compliant product launch
• Ability to communicate at all levels and with all media types, including scientific publications, report writing, etc. Focus on scientific presentations and publications
• Complex, multi-discipline team management or matrix management, management of complex teams >10 personnel in size
• Working knowledge of project management software tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, SmartSheet and other relevant applications
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal communication
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, to take initiative, be resourceful, and exercise astute business judgment to drive performance.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written presentation skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to champion customer needs and translate into compelling customer value.
• Desired experience implementing process/project-management techniques are strongly preferred.

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