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Director of Chemistry

Niowave

Lansing, MI | Full Time

$132k-169k (estimate)

1 Month Ago

Director of Chemistry

Niowave Lansing, MI

$132k-169k (estimate)

Full Time 1 Month Ago

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Niowave is Hiring a Director of Chemistry Near Lansing, MI

Director of Chemistry

Who we are…

We are a group of scientists, engineers, designers, technicians, and many others who are dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, take-out for group lunches, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.

Who you are…

You are an open minded, committed team player who is able to meet people where they are and utilize communication and tools to masterfully guide them to the goal. You are energized by keeping things organized and supporting others in being successful. Your passions include hands-on work and truly understanding the fruits of the labor and the challenges faced in accomplishing the desired outcome.

What you can expect to work on…

The Director of Chemistry is accountable for achieving strategy and results in a fast-paced environment by developing and executing research & development and commercial programs. They will provide oversight to the chemistry teams while simultaneously collaborating with the other departments across the organization, including but not limited to accelerator, manufacturing, quality, program management and support services to ensure there is a clear approach to research & development, and commercialization of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in a production environment.

The director is expected to assist in and lead the discussion on the best approach to meet the needs of partners and customers for medical isotope development.

What you need to succeed…

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – you know how to develop & maintain strong relationships with all levels/teams of the organization

Understand how to integrate into a new team/organization – you appreciate the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state

Understand your own communication and learning styles, assess other styles, and are able to find the right path to connect the two

Exceptional technology skills – you find working with any software very comfortable and you easily adapt to new products.

Essential functions

Confers regularly with department heads and staff to develop and implement the most effective technical isotopes strategies that will enable the achievement of both short and long term goals and objectives.
Evaluates technical aspects on new research, development and production operations ideas with the intent to support the manufacture of medical isotopes.
Analyzes key technical operations and provide cost-effective suggestions for improvements.
Oversees lab equipment and resources driving innovation
Identifies opportunities and risks in existing portfolio and devises strategies to address
Provides strategic insight for new business opportunities
Leads, attracts, develops, and retains a high performing team to meet current and evolving needs of the business through effective selection, training, and development, coaching and mentoring, and performance management.

Competencies

Functional knowledge of cGMP and related compliance regulations and guidance
Able to independently judge the scientific aspects of the chemistry and solve the problems in project, and able to prepare and lead a work plan.
Excellent knowledge of chemistry, especially related to process scale-up
Ability to address project challenges by collaborating with internal and external teams.
Excellent communication, reporting and analytical skills.
Ability to thrive and manage effective teams in the transition from R&D to production environments
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Required education and experience

Master’s degree in Chemistry,
Minimum 10 years’ experience of hands-on experience performing laboratory research and physical experimentation
Experience handling open and sealed radioactive sources.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a department of chemists/chemical engineers
Minimum of 5 years’ experience serving as department director, establishing and executing strategy in alignment with organizational objectives

Preferred education and experience