Director, Cell R&D

Position: Director, Cell Based R&D
Bring more to life.  

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences,   diagnostics   and biotechnology?

At   Aldevron , one of    Danaher's  ()    15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and   we're   all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact .

You'll   thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And   by harnessing   Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.

At   Aldevron , we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers  .
As a member of our team,   you'll   help bring life-changing innovations to life- impacting   millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific   expertise , an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether   you're   launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential-one discovery at a time.

Learn about the    Danaher Business Syste  m    which makes everything possible.

The   ​​   Director ,   Cell Based R&D​  is responsible for   defining and executing the scientific and technical strategy for   Aldevron's   and IDT's   cell based   platforms such as plasmid DNA and recombinant protein manufacturing.

This position reports to the V P, Platform Development,  Biology  and Analytical   and is part of the R&D Leadership Team. It is an on-site role in Fargo,     ND    or Waltham, MA.

In This Role, You Will Have the Opportunity To:

+ Lead innovation and development across   Aldevron's   cell-based platforms, including plasmid,   nanoplasmid ,   nanoplasmid   backbone, and recombinant protein technologies.

+ Set research priorities,   allocate   resources, and define scientific outcomes that support strategic business goals and pipeline advancement.

+ Oversee key discovery experiments and development processes to achieve critical product and process milestones.

+ Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing interdisciplinary R&D team, fostering collaboration, development, and accountability.

+ Drive strategic plans for new products, process improvements, testing, and emerging technologies in molecular biology and protein R&D.

+ Serve as the technical leader for core product and process initiatives, contributing to intellectual property development and   maintaining   industry leadership.

+ Partner cross-functionally and engage directly with clients and external stakeholders to align requirements, support business growth, and   identify   new opportunities.

The essential requirements of the job include:   

+ Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a scientific discipline related to  Aldevron's  core business (Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Chemistry, etc.) and/or a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.). 

+ 12+ years leading corporate R&D and new product development (NPD) or otherwise providing scientific leadership in an industrial setting.​ 

+ Track record  of leading research collaborations with academia and industry. 

+ Experience leading teams, including direct supervision of researchers. 

+ Cloning techniques, DNA, RNA and Protein experience   is   required . 

+ Proven  track record  of creative scientific accomplishment as  evidenced  by publication and/or patent record.    

Travel Requirements

+ Ability to travel up to 25%   

It Would Be   a   Plus if You Also Possess:

+ Proven  track record  of supporting programs from research to   clinic   is a plus. 

+ Experience supporting GMP environments   

Aldevron , a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether  it's  a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at   Danaher Benefits Info  ()  .

Fargo, ND-- The annual salary range for this role is $175,000-$200,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range…