Director, R&D Major Initiatives

CSL Behring; Taplow; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A biotherapeutics company in the UK is seeking an experienced R&D leader to identify and implement innovative cost-saving and productivity initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess over 12 years in R&D operations and have strong leadership and communication skills. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement projects to maximize investment in R&D. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in R&D operations, business support.
• Experience leading major initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of drug research, development, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost saving and productivity initiatives.
• Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide project leadership for R&D initiatives.

Skills

Coordination skills with enabling functions

Cross-functional R&D teamwork

Business acumen

Project management

Communication skills (English)

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in science, operations, or business-related field

Job description

Identify/ Implement value add, cost saving, productivity initiatives to maximize R&D investment: where appropriate, provide project leadership for such initiatives (matrix teams and FSP as needed) Champion and lead continuous improvement initiatives Form and lead ad hoc or standing cross-R&D business issues resolution team, Business Partners Networks etc to deliver the strategic initiatives selected by RDLT (matrix organization and FSP) Primary support for cross R&D business related issues Oversee audit implementation, analysis and follow-up

12+ years in R&D operations, business support Strong coordination skills with enabling functions and matrix teams Experience working in cross-functional R&D teams and leading major initiatives Requires strong business acumen Requires experience in data driven process improvement initiatives Established and credible strength in project management In-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes of pharmaceuticals Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) in English; experience adapting messaging to suit the intended audiences Excellent strategic thinking skills

• Qualifications and Education Required
  • Bachelor's or Master's in science, operations, or business-related field
• About CSL Behring
  • CSL Behring (http://cslbehring.com/) is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives. CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma (http://www.cslplasma.com). Our parent company, CSL (https://www.csl.com/), headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
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