Description:The Global Associate Director of Analytical Chemistry and Stability (ACS) in Kidney Care R&D will establish competencies in the vicinity of Plymouth, MN, and in Bangalore, India. This Associate Director plays a pivotal role in aligning the vision of the ACS organization with business needs, building and guiding the team toward that vision, and overseeing ACS support at all stages of the product life cycle. These activities ensure that products are safe, pure, and well-characterized during development, at the time of manufacture, and over their entire shelf life.The Kidney Care portfolio consists of Chronic Renal Care solutions (10 product families), Acute Therapy solutions (5 product families), electromechanical devices (7 platforms) and disposables and filters (100 product families). This leader directs a team of approximately 40 scientists and fosters collaboration with external partners. The role involves developing innovative methodologies to meet regulatory and scientific standards, working cross-functionally with various R&D and product teams.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop and communicate a global vision for the ACS organization and translate it into a concrete strategic plan. Inspire the team to action consistent with that vision. Set high standards and goals and remove barriers to excellence. Lead talent selection, development, retention efforts, establishing clear criteria for measuring team and individual success. Provide feedback, recognition, and opportunities for cross-training. Mentor team members in areas such as scientific excellence, innovation, and internal and external influence, ensuring their developing expertise aligns both with their career interests and with business needs. Provide leadership by guiding in terms of prioritization, problem resolution, process clarification, referrals to appropriate experts, etc. Communicate strategic imperatives to project success, developing plans that incorporate global and regional business practices and customer requirements. Ensure team objectives support key business programs. Develop program milestones, schedules, and budgets optimizing financial resources and balancing in-house and outsourced resources. Review and implement best practices and team processes to enhance operational efficiency, resolve issues, improve project timelines, and make timely, risk-based decisions. Solicit regular input from customers and take appropriate action. Be accountable for team’s successful completion of projects/tasks and for meeting agreed upon milestones. Generate innovative solutions to complex problems leveraging multiple disciplines and technical principles. Develop innovative processes and methods through fusion of expertise. Cultivate a professional network both internal and external to the business. Maintain current knowledge of Quality System Regulations and other relevant regulatory requirements.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 11+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 4 – 6 years of experience . Must possess strong knowledge of scientific/technical disciplines and solid knowledge or related disciplines such as regulatory, quality, and/or product development. Recognized internally and externally as expert in functional area. Must possess knowledge of general quality and business systems. Must possess strong leadership and ability to negotiate for resources and influence others internally and externally. Must demonstrate mentoring and management capabilities, effective communication, and strong decision-making skills. Must be able to set strategic direction for the organization and broadly communicate the vision. Must be self-motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills, capable of analytical and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience, as well as project management tools. Must be able to manage multiple cross-functional teams simultaneously and implement projects/studies outside of area of expertise.Managing and leading managersTeam building and developmentWorking in a regulated environmentBachelor’s w/ 14+ yrs, Master’s w/ 11+ yrs, or Ph.D. w/ 4 – 6 yrsLeadership disposition, e.g., comfortable with change, patient and willing to learn, and able to stay calm in periods of chaosAble to inspire, motivate, and guide othersBuilds trusting rapport with peers, stakeholders, and teamEmotionally intelligent – strong inter-personal skillsGrowth and forward-thinking mindsetWilling to work across time zones, regularlyAble to travel globally, on occasionAbout 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. 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