Project and Innovation Director

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a Project & Innovation Director to revolutionize their chemical manufacturing operations. The role involves leading R&D projects, overseeing IT innovations, and ensuring successful project delivery while aligning stakeholders. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader with extensive industry experience and expertise in leading transformational initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Chemical/Materials industry, including R&D project leadership.
• Strong IT background (5+ years), with expertise in implementation and validation.
• PMP certification and pharma/biotech experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects from lab to production scale, focusing on solid dosage forms.
• Oversee IT and digital innovation for product development and operations.
• Direct setup and management of pilot/R&D units, equipment, and validation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Governance

Risk Management

Education

PhD or Master's in IT, Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Project & Innovation Director (PID)
Location: Milton Keynes, UK | Contract: Up to 10 months | Rate: Up to £880/day
Department: Operations | Reports to: Operations Director, UK

Are you a visionary leader in innovation, R&D, and IT project management? We're looking for a Project & Innovation Director to drive cutting-edge process development and technology integration within our chemical manufacturing operations.

Your Impact:

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  Lead R&D projects from lab to production scale, with a focus on solid dosage forms

  
  




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  Oversee IT and digital innovation for product development and operations

  
  




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  Direct setup and management of pilot/R&D units, equipment, and validation

  
  




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  Champion cross-functional project delivery and stakeholder alignment

  
  




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  Identify and implement best practices in project governance and risk management

  
  

What You'll Bring:

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  PhD or Master's in IT, Engineering or related field

  
  




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  10+ years in Chemical/Materials industry, incl. R&D project leadership

  
  




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  Strong IT background (5+ years), with expertise in implementation and validation

  
  




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  Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

  
  




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  PMP certification and pharma/biotech experience a plus

  
  

Ready to lead transformation at the intersection of science, technology, and innovation?
Apply now and help shape the future of advanced manufacturing!