R&D Manager - Kennesaw, GA

Company: ADM
Location: Kennesaw
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionR&D Manager - Kennesaw, GAThis is a full-time, exempt position.Nature & Scope:The R&D Manager is responsible for the financials, development, planning, and operation of R&D. To bring unique, game changing, efficacious, high margin new products to the supplement market and work with clinical research, and method development to ensure accurate, precise, reproducible, presentable, and publishable works on existing and new technologies. The scope of responsibility for this position crosses multiple departments within Deerland Enzymes (e.g. Quality Control/Assurance, Sales, etc.); therefore, the incumbent needs to collaborate with various departments and institutions. He or She will lead, facilitate, and support the improvement of staff through regular communication regarding expectations, priorities, business results, and performance. Additional functions are to develop and validate experiments and protocols; write reports (internal and external); present results to senior colleagues, customers, and vendors; coordinate clinical study related activities of clinical research trials.Major Accountabilities:The responsibilities of a Research & Development Manager include, but are not limited to the following:Key ResponsibilitiesLead R&D efforts from project inception to completion/revenue generationBuild/implement detailed R&D work plan to fulfil company's project(s) objectivesIdentify new technologies that will enhance the growth of Deerland Enzymes portfolio in terms of enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics, botanicals or other.Oversee the development, improvement, validation, and implementation of new product DevelopmentOversee the development, improvement, validation, and implementation of New market penetration via technology based solutionsWork with project mgr. to create and be accountable for the R&D parts of the stage gate and RACI process (es).Improve and expand company's knowledge of new ingredients/technologies for new and existing markets as applicableCreate and stay within department budget.Collaborate with industry professional to expand new application development opportunitiesMeet or exceed all deliverables associated with R&D, new product development, and financialsProvide leadership, motivation, and performance based culture within the technology teamHandles, prepares, and works with biological samples such as blood, fecal matter, and other bodily fluidsDevelop and monitor study related budgets and provide reports as required to department administration and funding agenciesEstablish and maintain laboratory collaborations with Universities.Leads and manages department staff through effective planning, mentoring, directing and coordination of development activityOversee the development, improvement, validation, and implementation of animal and human clinical trials in IrelandRecord, interpret, and present results to senior colleagues, customers, and vendorsBuild/implement detailed clinical research work plan to fulfil company's project(s) objectives in Ireland.Improve and expand company's knowledge of new ingredients/technologies for new and existing markets as applicableMeet clinical objective numbers within clinical budget.Work with project manager to create and own the clinical portions of new technology state gates and RACI's.Collaborate with industry professional to expand new application development opportunitiesProvide leadership, motivation, and performance based culture within the technology teamHandles, prepares, and works with biological samples such as blood, fecal matter, and other bodily fluidsEnsure compliance with all relevant IRB, HIPAA, GCP and other regulatory agency requirements.Ensure ongoing training, certifications, and compliance with current regulationsCollaborate on the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reportsResearch ResponsibilitiesTrain technicians in new methods and R&D workMaintain familiarity with current scientific literature and contributes to the process of a projectIdentify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to implementation of the research protocolsHandle, restrain, and transport animals in a safe and humane manner for animal model studiesCarry out routine tasks and follow strict methodologies to carry out analysesOversee the investigation, creation, validation, and development of new methods, protocols, and technologies for Quality Control/Quality Assurance/R&DGeneral ResponsibilitiesOversee the development, improvement, validation, and implementation of New market penetration via technology based solutionsDevelop and monitor study related budgets and provide reports as required to department administration and funding agenciesCollaborate on the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reportsContribute ideas and concepts to initiate or advance projectsInitiate and ensure compliance with applicable safety proceduresPublish in vitro and in vivo work done through Science & TechnologyLeads and manages department staff through effective planning, mentoring, directing, and coordination of development activityRecord, interpret, and present results to senior colleagues, customers, and vendorsDevelop, as warranted, prototypes for range of products based on company's technologyAll other assigned dutiesLocal travel (between sites): - 4 sites within 3 miles of each other.Out of state travel: Occasional 10%EducationMinimum - - Master's degree in Sciences or equivalent along 5 + years of innovation experience within the nutraceutical/microbiome space.PhD, preferred.ExperienceRequiredProficient in MS office, excel, and power pointMinimum 1 year of industry experienceProven track record of successfully leading R&D projects from start to finishProven track record in attracting, retaining talent, and addressing performance issuesPreferredPrevious supervisory and/or managerial experienceQuality control and knowledge of cGMPIndependent research projectsTroubleshootingSpecific skillsStrong attention to detail in order to produce accurate, precise, and reproducible data to support scientific investigationsStrong analytical, organizational, and time management skillsTask oriented and results drivenStrong work ethic and the ability to prioritize.Design, collect, and write publishable workWork collaboratively with various departments to compile, analyze, and interpret dataExcellent written and oral communication skills - ability to make presentations and/or give presentationExcited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.REF:84101BR

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