Associate Director of R&D en JRS Pharma LP

Description

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