The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in our organization, overseeing formulation development projects, primarily in the pharmaceutical sector, and serving as a key point of contact for our clients. This position involves both technical and business feasibility assessments for proposed technologies, the development of new technologies utilizing both internal and external resources, and managing a talented team of scientists and engineers.ResponsibilitiesLeading customer fo rmulation development projects (primarily pharmaceutical) and interfacing with clients as a key FreeThink contactProviding technical and business feasibility assessments for proposed technologiesLeading the development of new technologies using both internal and external resourcesManaging a group of scientists and engineers including experimental oversight and career developmentRecommending new capabilities and instrumentationAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Ph.D. in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, or a related scientific disciplineExperience in the pharmaceutical or aligned industry of at least 8 yearsEvidence of leading formulation projects to completionExperience assessing and developing new technologies in the pharmaceutical fieldSupervisory experience leading a group of scientists/engineersEvidence of excellent scientific writing and oral presentation skillsAbility to interface successfully across the organization and with external partners Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis for any employer without the need for sponsorshipAbout Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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