Senior Director Research & Development

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office

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.

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

* 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

Innovation & Technology Development

* 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.

R&D Execution & Process Excellence

* 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.

External Engagement & Intellectual Property

* 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.

People Leadership

* 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.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

* 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Utah is $-$.

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