Vice President, Research and Development
Vice President, Research and Development
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29-07-2025
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About this opportunity :
The Vice President of Research and Development provides technical and strategic leadership for analytical process and biopharma development functions at both Nitto Avecia primarily focused on the development of oligonucleotides (API and Formulation-Drug Product Development) and the latest drug delivery technologies for oligonucleotides peptides and mRNA. This role will also provide strategic direction to the Technology and Innovation team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide scientific and technical input to assess potential business opportunities and new ventures and identify areas or equipment and capabilities the team should consider for evaluation.
- Lead and direct the plans and activities of assigned functional area(s) ensuring safe and GMP-compliant operations which adhere to budget and schedule.
- Participate in corporate development of methods techniques and evaluation criteria for meeting performance objectives.
- Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance and drive improvements across all assigned functional areas and communicate
- progress toward meeting company goals to the leadership monthly quarterly and annually.
- Ensure implementation of continued operational efficiencies with reliable schedule adherence lower costs and increased productivity by managing a portfolio of strategic continuous improvement projects applying Lean and Six Sigma philosophies accordingly and reporting progress results periodically to senior management.
- Serve as decision-making authority for assigned functional area(s) by providing approvals on hiring and termination performance appraisals performance improvement plans merit increases and employee status changes (such as promotion or reorganization) with consideration of project load organizational design and budget.
- Enhance business growth by understanding customer needs and working with Business Development on RFPs presenting department capabilities and coming up with technical solutions to secure new business with existing and new customers.
- Participating in scientific community by attending conferences and being on external committees is vital to the company strategy of being best in class CDMO.
- Mentor motivate and challenge employees to develop skills and drive high performance.
- Execute management duties in accordance with company policies and applicable laws including interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Oversee workplace cleanliness by implementing managing and monitoring the 5S method of organization.
- Promote a culture of safety and support site safety initiatives.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ph.D. with 15 years or MS with 18 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Advanced knowledge of FDA and ICH guidelines related to drug product and drug substance development for regulatory submissions.
- Expertise in process development using QbD techniques with knowledge of parenteral products including small molecules oligonucleotides proteins LNPs pharmaceutical polymers emulsions and ophthalmic formulations.
- Advanced knowledge of USP European Pharmacopoeia and other compendial procedures.
- Demonstrated scientific contributions through posters presentations patents and regulatory submissions (FDA EMEA others).
- Strong interpersonal and communication and the ability to effectively present to and engage with managers customers and employees.
The annualized salary range for this position is $265500.00 - $324500.00.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
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