Director of Process Development & Tech Transfer

Adesis, Inc.; Farnhurst (DE); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

FSAs

HSA

Life & Disability

ESPP

401(k) match

Charitable matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Adesis Inc. in New Castle, DE is seeking a senior leader with a strong chemistry background to guide industrial small‑molecule processes from R&D to manufacturing, aligning internal goals with customer needs.

The role requires deep expertise in process optimization, scale-up, DoE and data analysis, and effective communication with internal teams and external partners. Domestic and international travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years in chemical manufacturing (pharma or specialty) with focus on synthetic chemistry, route & process development.
• Experience sourcing chemical materials for manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership and teamwork in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Expertise in synthetic chemistry and scale-up of processes.
• Design of Experiments using Minitab, JMP, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Apply stage gate process to advance projects from R&D to manufacturing, meeting technical, financial, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Chair the Strategic Project Oversight Committee to ensure resources, timelines, and transfer to US and Ireland sites.
• Review product development and tech transfer to implement workflow improvements.
• Lead group of process chemists, engineers, and PMs as tech transfer resources.
• Ensure all product development facets meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with supply chain to identify and onboard new suppliers.
• Evaluate scalability with R&D, manufacturing, and quality; propose improvements.

Skills

Process optimization

Scale-up

Sourcing/reagents

Regulatory compliance

Leadership & communication

DoE statistics

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

DoE software

Job description

Adesis Inc. is a subsidiary of Universal Display Corporation (Nasdaq: OLED), a global leader in organic light emitting diodes. Within our OLED Chemistry organization, we engage in research and development of new materials for use in the fabrication of OLED devices leading to the next generation of OLED displays. Our R&D footprint encompasses almost 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and manufacturing space in two U.S. locations - New Castle and Wilmington, DE, centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic biotech/pharmaceutical hub. We are an extraordinary company looking for extraordinary talent! If you would like to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers working on fast-paced and innovative OLED research programs that will impact the next generation of consumer electronics, then please come and join us!

Job Summary:

The position requires a strong chemistry background, particularly in the context of industrial small-molecule chemical processes, as well as knowledge in sourcing strategies, supplier management, quality control and cost optimization. The role will provide technical leadership ensuring alignment between internal product development goals and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of chemical processes, data analysis, and process scale-up, along with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both internal teams and external partners. They will hold a BS or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with significant experience in process optimization, scale-up, validation, and chemical manufacturing within the pharmaceutical or specialty chemical industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with internal stakeholders and customers to apply Adesis’ stage gate development process to advance projects from R&D to manufacturing, meeting all technical, financial, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Chair the Strategic Project Oversight Committee, consisting of functional leaders across the organization, to ensure projects are appropriately resourced, timelines are met, and stage gate development is effectively applied to transfer robust products/processes to US and Ireland manufacturing sites
• Review existing product development and tech transfer process to implement workflow enhancements and efficiency improvements
• Lead group of process chemists, engineers, and project managers serving as tech transfer resources on multi-disciplinary project teams
• Ensure all facets of product development – process, test method, raw materials, etc - are effectively executed to meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements
• Work with Adesis’ supply chain team to identify and onboard new suppliers as required for each project
• Work with R&D, manufacturing, and quality to evaluate scalability of laboratory processes for ongoing manufacturing; recommend improvements and alternate routes as appropriate
• Use statistical tools (Cp, Cpk, control charting) to assess process capability to reliably meet product specifications
• Provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations throughout the supply chain and manufacturing processes.

RequiredQualifications:

• BS or MS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years in the chemical manufacturing industry (pharmaceutical or specialty) with a strong focus on synthetic chemistry, route development, process development, technology transfer and industrial-scale processes
• Proven experience in sourcing chemical materials, reagents, and intermediates for manufacturing processes desirable
• Strong understanding of process safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance in chemical manufacturing, preferably in an ISO or FDA-compliant environment
• Leadership, strong communication and team-work skills with ability to perform and succeed in a multi-disciplinary, high-paced team environment
• Excellent knowledge of synthetic chemistry, process optimization, and scale-up
• Knowledgeable in the design, execution, and analysis of multifactor Design of Experiments (DoE) using Minitab, JMP, or similar software
• Knowledge of cost optimization strategies and risk management in a technical sourcing environment
• Understanding of chemical characterization processes including test method development and validationDemonstrated drive and proven track record of taking on challenging problems and create innovative solutions
• Experience scaling up multi-step, organic synthesis process from kg to 1,000L+ reactors

Job Requirement:

Position based in New Castle, DE

Flexibility to participate in regular off-hours calls, especially with international suppliers

Domestic and international travel required up to 10% of time

CurrentBenefitsatAdesis:

• Competitivebasesalaryandannualbonusprogram
• Medical/PrescriptionDrugcoverage,Dental,andVisionforemployeesandfamily
• Option of Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Option of Health Savings Account (HSA)
• GroupTermLifeinsurance,shorttermdisability,andlong-termdisabilitybenefitsforemployees
• EmployeeStockPurchasePlan(ESPP)
• 401(k)companycontribution
• Annualcharitablematchinggift
• GenerousPaidTimeOff

Annualcompensationrange: $165k-190k

At Adesis Inc., base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the annual salary range only, and does not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.