Director Molecular Biology

AB Enzymes GmbH; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading enzyme production company in Darmstadt, Germany is seeking a Director of Molecular Biology. This role involves leading teams in R&D to enhance protein production capabilities while collaborating with multiple disciplines. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, a degree in molecular biology, and be fluent in English. The company offers future career prospects and values diversity in applications.

Leistungen

Opportunity for personal and professional development

Collaborative company culture

Mobile working

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated leadership experience with R&D teams.
• Passionate about achieving results through teamwork.
• Strong organizational skills for collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Lead Molecular Biology teams in Finland and Germany.
• Build organization and capabilities for protein production.
• Manage R&D activities while interfacing with other disciplines.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Team player

Pro-active problem solver

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

University degree in molecular biology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Career Opportunities: Director Molecular Biology (m/f/d) (475)

Requisition ID475-Posted -Germany-Full Time

AB Enzymes, as a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, is a leading company in the innovation and production of enzymes worldwide. Operating in the biotechnology industry we are an important partner for customers in the application offood, animal feed and industrial enzymes.With our expertise in the global enzymes business, we help our customers to make their industrial processes moresustainable, environmentally friendly and efficient.Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths while our passion for science and customer-focused solutions is what drives us.

Our global headquarters are in Darmstadt, Germany with offices and lab spaces. Our manufacturing site is located in Finland (north of Helsinki) where our enzymes are being produced and researched. We are striving to leverage our stronggrowth prospects, state-of-the-art R&D, flat structure, and a thriving and employee-focused cultureto bring on board talents who are motivated to contribute to our collective success, develop themselves, and want to make a real difference. For more information visit our websitewww.abenzymes.com .

The Role

As Director Molecular Biology, you will be part of an exciting international R&D and business environment, working with cutting edge technologies and a broad portfolio of diverse projects.

You will:

• Lead the Molecular Biology teams (> 30 FTE) located in Finland and Germany within our global R&D organization
• Build the Molecular Biology organization and capabilities to further develop our Trichoderma, Bacillus, and Aspergillus protein production platforms
• Manage the R&D activities of your team while actively interfacing with other disciplines within R&D and beyond (e.g. business, portfolio management, applications development, and manufacturing)
• Represent all Molecular Biology R&D activities both internally and externally
• Be a key contributor to the R&D and Technology Strategy development as part of the company’s global Development Leadership Team
• Implement the company and R&D & Product/Development strategy into the Molecular Biology function
• The role is based in Darmstadt, Germany and reports to the Global R&D Director

About You

As an ideal candidate, you have:

• Demonstrated leadership experience, having managed R&D teams across multiple geographical locations, including managing managers
• Passion for creating results through and with people and making teams succeed
• Strong communication and organization skills in being able to lead and collaborate across disciplines as well as external partners and academic collaborators
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and with an ability to build effective working relationships within the functional area as well as beyond
• Pro-active problem solver and innovator; determined to reach agreed goals through mobilizing his/her teams and creating the environment and conditions in which they can be successful
• University degree in molecular biology or related field, with profound knowledge in gene technology and protein expression in microbial production platforms
• Years of subsequent industrial R&D experience, preferably in the enzyme industry
• Demonstrated success in working in product development organizations and track record of successful R&D
• Fluent in English; German or Finnish are a plus

Why Us

• An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology
• Aninternational working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally
• A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry
• A progressive, team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility
• A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people
• You will find a collaborative and open-minded culture, flat hierarchies and a ‘people first’ attitude
• Future career opportunities through our ABF network
• The possibility to mobile working

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application together with your salary expectations.