ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
Department: Process Development
Location: Milford, MA
Summary of Primary Duties :
· Lead the initial development and selection of chemical process technologies to permit the realization of the business strategies for product introduction and expansion.
· Lead the identification and evaluation of technical strategies for process improvement in the manufacture of existing products to reduce costs, improve quality and process reliability, and develop capacity and flexibility, for increased business competitiveness.
· Contribute to the generation of technical plans by advising on target setting and the resources required to meet the needs of the business for new products, new technology, and existing product development and support.
· Plan and manage the deployment of the technical resource available to meet, as effectively as possible, the objectives and priorities of the business for new and existing process development and manufacturing support.
· Motivate, develop and staff to achieve identified objectives, maximize their potential and continuously improve effectiveness in meeting business needs.
· Participate with other departments in the development and realization of activities to enable the department to improve its support to the business in a changing environment.
· Participate in the recruitment of technical staff to maintain an effective level of technical ability and human resource for current and future business requirements.
Job Knowledge Required:
· PhD Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Extensive knowledge of chemical lab procedures and equipment.
· Seven or more years of related experience.
· Extensive knowledge of research techniques and equipment.
· Project management skills Equal Opportunity Employer
39403-CJB-0@avecia.hrmdirect.com