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Lauridsen Group Inc. R&D Process Development Manager in Ankeny, Iowa
We are seeking an experienced and driven R&D Process Development Manager to lead our process development team. This key leadership role requires a candidate with a strong background in process development, team management, and cross-functional collaboration. The R&D Process Development Manager will directly oversee process development activities while collaborating closely with Quality and Operations teams to drive commercialization of new products.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Ph.D. or master’s degree in chemical engineering, materials science, biochemistry or related field required. Will consider candidates with relevant industry experience in lieu of Ph.D. or Master’s.
Experience:
Minimum 5+ years of experience in R&D process development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated expertise in process development, scaling R&D process, and improving product quality.
Excellent project management skills with experience managing complex R&D process development projects from bench to commercialization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a high-growth or rapidly evolving industry, such as biotechnology, in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, or advanced materials.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of R&D scientists, and research associates fostering a collaborative environment.
Guide team members’ career development and performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project timelines.
Manage downstream process development activities from product requirements, design inputs and outputs, and timelines.
Oversee all aspects of R&D process development from bench to pilot to commercial tech transfer, ensuring adherence to project timelines, design requirements, and quality standards.
Develop and implement best practices, SOPs, and guidelines for the R&D team to enhance consistency and innovation.
Serve as the key liaison between R&D, Quality, and Operations, ensuring seamless integration of new processes and improvements.
Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
Monitor and report on R&D progress, key performance indicators (KPIs), and project outcomes to senior leadership.
Keep current with industry trends and advancements methodologies into R&D practices.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement of people and processes.
SKILLS:
Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
Proven ability to supervise, develop, and provide work direction to R&D team members.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on process improvement.
Strong communication skills, able to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proficient managing projects and reporting outcomes.
Skilled at driving outcomes of experimental designs to ensure forward progress.
Open to suggestions and embraces the ideas of other team members.
Effective organizational methods ensuring backwards planning and prioritization.
Why You’ll Love Working at Proliant Health & Biologicals
At PHB, we prioritize your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. In addition to competitive compensation, our comprehensive benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, mental health support, wellness incentives, and telemedicine options.
Financial Security: Tuition reimbursement, 401(k) retirement match, company-paid disability and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Time to Recharge: PTO beginning at 3 weeks' per year, 9 paid holidays, and 40 hours of parental leave.
Community Engagement: 8 hours of volunteer time off and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives,
Join us to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the life sciences industry!
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LGI’s foundation began in 1916 as the Lauridsen Creamery, selling butter, eggs and poultry to the local community. Although our headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, is not far from the old creamery in Dedham, Iowa, the company is now worldwide with more than fifty manufacturing and sales locations in twenty countries and sales in more than sixty countries.
Each company under the LGI umbrella is truly independent. They have the ability and the charge to be entrepreneurial, to seek out new markets, to develop new products and applications, and – above all - to discover new ways to add value through fractionation and novel application.
What’s more, because some LGI companies have offices and presence around the world, all LGI companies benefit from their exposure to new markets, new products, new applications and new thinking.