Director of Process Development & Tech Transfer

Adesis Inc. is a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), a global leader in organic light emitting diodes. Within our OLED Chemistry organization, we engage in research and development of new materials for use in the fabrication of OLED devices leading to the next generation of OLED displays.

Our R&D footprint encompasses almost 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing space in two U.S. locations - New Castle and Wilmington, DE, centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic biotech/pharmaceutical hub.

We are an extraordinary company looking for extraordinary talent! If you would like to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers working on fast-paced and innovative OLED research programs that will impact the next generation of consumer electronics, then please come and join us!

The position requires a strong chemistry background, particularly in the context of industrial small-molecule chemical processes, as well as knowledge in sourcing strategies, supplier management, quality control and cost optimization. The role will provide technical leadership ensuring alignment between internal product development goals and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of chemical processes, data analysis, and process scale-up, along with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both internal teams and external partners.

They will hold a MS or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with significant experience in process optimization, scale-up, validation, and chemical manufacturing within the pharmaceutical or specialty chemical industries.

• Work with internal stakeholders and customers to apply Adesis' stage gate development process to advance projects from R&D to manufacturing, meeting all technical, financial, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Chair the Strategic Project Oversight Committee, consisting of functional leaders across the organization, to ensure projects are appropriately resourced, timelines are met, and stage gate development is effectively applied to transfer robust products/processes to US and Ireland manufacturing sites
• Review existing product development and tech transfer process to implement workflow enhancements and efficiency improvements
• Lead group of process chemists, engineers, and project managers serving as tech transfer resources on multi-disciplinary project teams
• Ensure all facets of product development – process, test method, raw materials, etc - are effectively executed to meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Work with Adesis’ supply chain team to identify and onboard new suppliers as required for each project
• Work with R&D, manufacturing, and quality to evaluate scalability of laboratory processes for ongoing manufacturing; recommend improvements and alternate routes as appropriate
• Use statistical tools (Cp, Cpk, control charting) to assess process capability to reliably meet product specifications
• Provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations throughout the supply chain and manufacturing processes.

• MS or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years in the chemical manufacturing industry (pharmaceutical or specialty) with a strong focus on synthetic chemistry, route development, process development, technology transfer and industrial-scale processes
• Proven experience in sourcing chemical materials, reagents, and intermediates for manufacturing processes desirable
• Strong understanding of process safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance in chemical manufacturing, preferably in an ISO or FDA-compliant…