Associate Director of R&D

Description: 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 consultation to customers. Coordinate overall technical program ensuring efforts are in line with company objectives necessary to meet internal and market needs. Provide technical data transfer between R&D, Marketing, and Sales for new products and new applications for existing products. Provide new employee training on products and 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, and other 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, Master's 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 · Ability to 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 Requirements: Compensation details: 160000-175000 Yearly Salary PI8167bb749a59-37344-38520565

Created: 2025-10-01