Associate Director of RandD - JRS Pharma LP : Job Details

Job title: Associate Director of R&D

Work Location: Patterson, NY

Division/Department: R&D

Reports to: CEO, JRS Pharma LP

Full-time

Exempt

JRS Pharma LP is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Research & Development to join our growing U.S. team. This leadership role is instrumental in driving innovation, managing R&D projects, and ensuring alignment between product development, quality, and business strategy. Our R&D team partners closely with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial functions to design and deliver innovative excipient solutions that meet the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical industry. This collaborative, dynamic, and solutions-oriented group ensures that JRS continues to lead in excipient technology and customer value. At JRS Pharma, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of pharmaceutical excipients by leading cutting-edge projects and collaborating with global colleagues. If you are driven by innovation, passionate about science, and motivated to make an impact in healthcare, we want you on our team.

JRS Pharma is a critical manufacturer of excipient products to the branded and generic drug, over-the-counter, and nutritional supplement industries.We offer a complete portfolio of formulation solutions for the global life science industry supported by Quality manufacturing and strong technical support. At JRS Pharma, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable and reliable products that meet the highest standards of performance and consistency. We prioritize employee safety and professional development, fostering a family culture of care and responsibility. Through strong corporate governance and a commitment to long-term security and stability, we build lasting partnership with our employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.

JRS Pharma is division of the JRS Group.Founded in 1878, the JRS Group has over 140 years of history and services numerous industries across all major markets through extensive manufacturing operations, sales offices and R&D centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Associate Director of R&D holds responsibility for managing research activities, supporting laboratory personnel facilities,

equipment, and inventory. The Associate Director is also responsible for managing the direction and execution of scientific research and development projects to support new and existing products. The main mission of R&D is to seek out solutions to the challenges faced by formulators, compounders, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers (the industry), and works to develop new excipient technologies that add value in streamlining Pharma/Nutra product development and manufacturing process and improve product therapy. The director plans and executes laboratory research and manages feasibility studies for new product ideas, process development studies for products in development and support studies for current commercial products. The Associate Director maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories and contributes to scientific literature and conferences. Also serves as a point of contact for customer technical issues and questions. Acts as a spokesperson for corporate scientific affairs and advises top management in the direction of projects. [SK1] Pursues patent opportunities for novel ideas and technologies Uses experience in pharmaceutics to contribute to the development of product or process principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways. Works closely with other departments, both in Germany and in North America, to keep up to date on technology, marketing, and processing of products.

• Provide formulation and product consultationto customers.
• Coordinate overall technical program ensuring efforts are in line with company objectives necessary to meet internal and market needs.
• Provide technical data transfer betweenR&D, Marketing, and Sales for new products and new applications for existing products.
• Provide new employee training on productsand processes.
• Develop relationships and resources with industry and academic professionals.
• Promote high functionality products through technical exchanges with scientists and engineers.
• Ensure that the laboratory equipment and facility are well maintained, and up to date.
• Manage the R&D lab staff in day-to-day activities
• Manage and track project activities using project management software to ensure timely completion.
• Provide regular feedback with R&D direct reports as well as conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Manage the laboratories to ensure equipment is in proper working order and inventory is always on hand. This can be done through assignment and delegation to R&D staff members.
• Attend sales meetings, trade shows, andother industry functions as needed.
• Provide technical support to sales representatives
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to employees, customers, and other parties. (Product training, Lunch and Learns, trade show presentations, etc.)
• Draft development protocols consistent with internal Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)

Competencies

• Industry knowledge
• Technical Capacity
• Decision Making
• Team Player
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven
• Innovative

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Pharmaceutical degree or commensurate experience required, Masters or PhD. preferred

Minimum 3 years experience in R&D with tableting experience

Minimum 3 years in a management position

Strong leadership ability

Commercial Development experience a plus

Travel 30%

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook)

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

Abilityto work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone

Compensation details: 160###-####00 Yearly Salary

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