Director R&d Chromatography

5 months ago


Woodbridge, Canada PerkinElmer Full time

**Purpose**

PerkinElmer is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director R&D Chromatography (GC and LC) to lead our chromatography R&D Global Support Services (GSS) Team. The Director R&D will be responsible for overseeing the research and development activities of a multidisciplinary team focused on Gas chromatography (GC) & Liquid Chromatography (LC) technologies, including instrumentation, detectors and chemistry. This position requires a strong leader with extensive experience in R&D management, a deep understanding of gas chromatography technologies, and a proven track record of driving innovation and product development.

**Responsibilities**

**Strategic Leadership**: Define and execute the R&D strategy, setting the direction for the Chromatography division. Align R&D goals with PerkinElmer's overall business objectives. **Team Management**: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of scientists, engineers, and researchers to drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement as well as ensuring the successful development of new products and technologies. **Product Development**: Oversee the end-to-end development of GC and LC instruments and associated technologies. Ensure that products meet or exceed quality, performance, and regulatory standards. **Cross-functional Collaboration**: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including leadership within the Analytical and Customer Enablement Global Business Line (GBL) and the Production and Quality Global Support Services (GSS) organizations to help define product roadmaps and drive successful product launches. **Research Excellence**: Foster a culture of research excellence, promoting the generation of intellectual property, patents, and publications, and staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. **Resource Management**: Manage R&D budgets, allocate resources effectively, and optimize the use of funds to ensure timely project completion. **Quality Assurance**: Ensure that R&D processes and products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. **Customer Engagement**: Collaborate with customers and key opinion leaders to stay informed about market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Use this knowledge to inform product development strategies. **Production support**: Collaborate with production to qualify new parts and vendors for sustaining activities and alternative sourcing. **Continuous Improvement**: Implement processes and tools to enhance R&D efficiency, quality, and productivity. Drive a culture of data-driven decision-making and accountability.

**Basic Qualifications**
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years industrial experience in R&D. Proven leadership experience in R&D, within the analytical instrumentation industry, with a focus on GC and LC technologies.

**Preferred Characteristics**
- Experience of product development from concept to shipping within a multi-disciplinary team environment and demonstrated track record of successfully bringing new products to market.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- General knowledge of firmware/software and how it interacts with the hardware in an instrument.
- Familiarity with materials and manufacturing processes
- Familiarity in reviewing designs and defining technical approach.
- Familiarity with value engineering, cost reduction and how to improve total cost of goods (TCOGS)

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.


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