Lead, Chemical Development & API Innovation

Veranova L P; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Veranova is seeking an Associate Director of Chemical Development (PRD) at Devens, MA, to lead people and projects while advancing synthesis routes for APIs. You will drive delivery with scientific integrity, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with quality, EHS, and budget targets.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in chemistry, 8+ years in industry, and demonstrated leadership in project execution and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry-related discipline.
• 8+ years relevant experience.
• Proven leadership in industry settings.
• Strong mentoring and coaching abilities.
• Experience driving operational excellence.
• Ability to write clear technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Leads technical and operational areas alongside day-to-day duties to create a positive working culture by acting as a role model in all accountable areas.
• Delivers experimental output with high integrity, schedule adherence, and quality; adapts to project and customer demands.
• Ensures quality, environmental health and safety (EHS) standards are followed and developed to fit business needs.
• Develops and maintains process/materials and identifies potential successors to retain knowledge in-house.
• Develops key accounts and leads multiple projects and teams; mentors others in customer relationships.
• Maintains accurate, legible records of experiments, observations, and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Project mgmt

Mentoring

Operational excellence

Technical writing

Communication

EHS awareness

Multi-disciplinary

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Chemistry software

Job description

Veranova is seeking an Associate Director of Chemical Development (PRD) at Devens, MA, to lead people and projects while advancing synthesis routes for APIs. You will drive delivery with scientific integrity, mentor teams, and ensure alignment with quality, EHS, and budget targets.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in chemistry, 8+ years in industry, and demonstrated leadership in project execution and cross-functional collaboration.