Director of Process Development & Tech Transfer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus program

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA/FSAs

401(k) company contribution

ESPP

Charitable matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Adesis Inc. in New Castle, DE, seeks a senior process chemist to lead scale-up and tech transfer from R&D to manufacturing, driving process development, cost optimization, supplier coordination, and regulatory compliance.

MS or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in chemical manufacturing is required, along with strong DoE, data analysis, and leadership across US and Ireland sites.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years in chemical manufacturing with a focus on synthesis, process development and tech transfer.
• Experience scaling up multi-step organic syntheses to 1000 L+ reactors.
• Strong DoE, data analysis, and process optimization knowledge.
• Sourcing chemicals/reagents for manufacturing and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Apply stage gate process to advance projects from R&D to manufacturing, meeting technical, financial, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of chemists, engineers, and project managers on tech transfer and scale-up.
• Review and improve product development and transfer workflows for efficiency and robustness.
• Ensure process, test methods, raw materials, and quality meet internal and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with supply chain to onboard suppliers for each project.
• Assess scalability and implement improvements for manufacturing readiness.
• Use statistical tools to evaluate process capability and product specifications.
• Provide guidance to ensure EH&S compliance throughout the supply chain and manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

DoE design

Data analysis

Communication

Education

MS or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

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 MS 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.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD 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 validation
• Demonstrated 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

Current Benefits At Adesis

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus program
• Medical/Prescription Drug coverage, Dental, and Vision for employees and family
• Option of Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Option of Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Group Term Life insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability benefits for employees
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) company contribution
• Annual charitable matching gift
• Generous Paid Time Off

Annual compensation range: $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.