What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Biological Research and Development position at Phibro Animal Health Corporation?
Position Details
The Director of Biological Research and Develpment is an integral part of the R&D team based out of our Phibro Vaccine Omaha Office in Omaha, NE. The Director of Biological Reasearch and Development is responsible for leading the research and development team within the US, execute development plans and projects, to support and drive continuous scientific advancement in research and technology with a focus on bringing relevant solutions to the global vaccine marketplace.
Key Responsibilities
Support, lead and manage the R&D team at the Omaha location (PVO) and global autogenous business. Support the molecular vaccines business globally. Drive an innovative and effective R&D effort that delivers a pipeline of innovative products. Manage R&D projects, including the close monitoring of milestones, resources and budget / expenses. Create the annual R&D budget for PVO and manage the budget on an ongoing basis Collaborate and coordinate with the RA department in order to achieve the maximum efficiency in the development process. Collaborate with the various field teams to identify vaccine targets, develop the business case and assess the chance of Technical and Regulatory Success. Collaborate and coordinate with manufacturing, to optimize the implementation of new technologies and new products within the manufacturing process and to ensure a consistent, reliable and quality supply of seed to Production. Collaborate with the Phibro Innovation Center (research farm) and CRO’s to ensure the most time and cost-efficient pathway to complete the clinical evaluations. Continuously screen the literature for new developments and technologies. Support manufacturing in process validation and problem solving.
Key Competencies
AccountableActing StrategicallyBuilding and Supporting TeamsCollaborativeCommunicating EffectivelyComposing and Writing TextCoordinating Project ActivitiesCreating and Maintaining NetworksCritical ThinkingDelivering High Quality WorkDriving Projects to CompletionFollowing Policies and ProceduresInitiative and ResponsibilityInteracting with People at Different LevelsManaging ResourcesManaging TimePresenting and Public SpeakingPrioritizing and Organizing WorkProblem SolvingSupporting Organizational GoalsTalent BuilderThinking GloballyThinking Broadly
Skills
Ability to communicate results of complex analyses to non-technical audiences.Ability to do formal presentations to large groups of technical and non-technical people.Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.Strong team building skills including ability to lead, train, cooperate and contribute as part of a team.
Education & Experience
- Ph.D. in biological sciences required
- Minimum of 10 years in biological research and development
Physical Requirements
Operations of laboratory equipmentRequired to sit frequentlyRequired to stand frequentlyRequired to talk or hear constantlyTo learn more about Phibro Animal Health's competitive benefits package, please click here : .
