Senior Director Research & Development Job at myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community (Plainville)

Job Description

The Single-Use Technologies Division (SUD) is a global leader in the design and delivery of innovative single-use solutions that enable the biopharmaceutical industry to accelerate development, scale manufacturing, and ensure product quality. SUD technologies are deployed across the full bioproduction workflow—from buffer and media preparation to upstream and downstream processing, storage, and transport of critical biologics. The Sr. Director, Research & Development (R&D) for the Single-Use Technologies Division (SUD) provides strategic and operational leadership for global R&D activities supporting existing and next-generation single-use technologies. This role leads a large global organization of engineers and technical professionals and is accountable for delivering product innovation aligned with SUD's long-term business strategy. Reporting into division leadership, this role oversees the design and development of single-use technology systems, upstream and downstream bioprocess equipment, digitalization technologies, and automation solutions for pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing applications. The Sr. Director is a key member of the SUD leadership team, shaping product roadmaps, advancing intellectual property, and ensuring disciplined execution of regulated product development processes.

Job Responsibility

Serve as an integral member of the SUD leadership team, representing R&D in strategic planning (STRAP), portfolio prioritization, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes
Own and execute the global R&D and product development strategy aligned with the business and market needs
Partner closely with Product Management, Market Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams to drive end-to-end lifecycle execution
Engage directly with customers and commercial teams on complex technical programs
Partner with the Bioproduction Group Innovation team, other business groups, and the Corporate Innovation Council to develop next-generation products, platforms, and differentiated intellectual property
Drive technology collaboration across divisions and business units to accelerate innovation and leverage enterprise capabilities
Translate customer and market requirements into differentiated products that meet cost, quality, performance, regulatory, and time-to-market expectations
Lead the advancement of digitalization, automation, and data-enabled technologies within single-use and bioprocessing systems
Champion all aspects of regulated product development, ensuring compliance with design control and quality system requirements
Serve as process owner for New Product Introduction (NPI), Engineer-to-Order (ETO/customization), and product improvement processes
Establish, monitor, and continuously improve R&D metrics and operational performance to drive efficiency, scalability, and productivity
Lead technical diligence and assessment activities in support of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships, including post-acquisition technology integration as needed
Own and advocate for the division's intellectual property strategy
actively support invention disclosure, patent development, and IP portfolio growth
Lead technical engagement with key external collaborators, suppliers, and industry organizations (e.g., BPOG, ISPE, BPSA), serving as a thought leader and trusted partner
Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure external insights and emerging trends are incorporated into the innovation pipeline
Lead, develop, and inspire a diverse, global R&D organization
foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Build leadership capability, succession plans, and technical depth across the organization

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, or chemistry required
Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred
10+ years of progressive R&D leadership experience, preferably within bioprocessing, bioproduction, or regulated medical device environments
Demonstrated success leading global, multi-site teams and delivering complex products from concept through commercialization
Strong background in bioprocess systems and equipment
experience with single-use technologies strongly preferred
Experience with digital and data-enabled systems (automation, control systems, MES, ERP, historians, analytics) preferred
Ability to influence across functions and operate effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

Nice to have

Master's degree or Ph.D.
experience with single-use technologies
Experience with digital and data-enabled systems (automation, control systems, MES, ERP, historians, analytics)

What we offer

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results

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