Director of Downstream Processing Innovation

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role

The Director of DSP Innovation is a visionary leader charged with steering the organization's creative engine and fostering a culture of curiosity and forward-thinking within DSP organization. This role involves identifying emerging trends, developing strategic innovation roadmap, integrating cutting-edge solutions and driving the implementation of new/disruptive technologies and processes to maintain a competitive edge. The Director of DSP Innovation acts as a catalyst for change, bridging the gap between abstract ideas and practical implementation, while also ensuring alignment with the PS overarching goals. The role is crucial in driving growth and efficiency by encouraging a continuous flow of innovative ideas and translating them into profitable business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the development and execution of the DSP innovation strategy to drive growth and competitive advantage.
• Identifying and analyzing new technologies, market trends, and industry insights to inform innovation opportunities.
• Building in close collaboration with DSP business owner a balanced innovation portfolio, including incremental improvements and breakthrough initiatives
• Facilitating collaboration across PS franchises to ensure the integration of innovative solutions into the PS product and service portfolio across targeted modalities.
• Establishing an innovation framework or process that encourages  creative thinking and drives the generation of new ideas within DSP.
• Overseeing the innovation pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of projects from ideation to implementation
• Engaging with internal and external partners, such as startups, research institutions, and other stakeholders, to source and implement novel solutions.
• Championing a culture of innovation within the DSP organization by promoting risk-taking and learning from failure
• Securing funding and resources for innovation projects, including presenting business cases to stakeholders and PS leadership
• Measuring and reporting on the impact of innovation initiatives, including performance metrics and ROI
• Mentoring and developing team members to build a strong, cross-functional team capable of executing the innovation agenda.
• Staying abreast of process, regulatory and industry developments that could impact the innovation process or the adoption of new technologies

Who You Are 

Mnimum Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Science
• Scientific background with strong knowledge of Biopharmaceutical Process.
• 10+ years’ experience in either a professional expert or managerial role
• Strong understanding of Downstream process and its evolution.
• Proven experience developing and improving Biopharmaceutical Process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of building and developing successful Innovation strategy and roadmap.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to build and interpret business and market data.
• Ability to collaborate and lead within a complex international network of functions andstakeholders (Commercial, R&D, BD, Business Field, Quality, Customers)
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 20%)

Strong Preference to MA location

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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