FreeThink is seeking an Associate Director to lead its Engineering and Formulation Sciences group in Branford, CT.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading customer formulation development projects (primarily pharmaceutical) and interfacing with clients as a key FreeThink contact
- Providing technical and business feasibility assessments for proposed technologies
- Leading development of new technologies using both internal and external resources
- Managing a group of scientists and engineers including experimental oversight and career development
- Recommending new capabilities and instrumentation
REQUIREMENTS
- Ph.D. in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical science, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
- Experience in pharmaceutical or aligned industry of at least 8 years
- Evidence of leading formulation projects to completion
- Experience assessing and developing new technologies in the pharmaceutical field
- Supervisory experience leading a group of scientists/engineers
- Evidence of excellent scientific writing and oral presentation skills
- Ability 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 sponsorship
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR FREETHINK TECHNOLOGIES
- Compensation package/title commensurate with experience/qualifications
- Company-sponsored health and dental plans
- Matching 401K savings plan
- Beautiful and convenient coastal Connecticut location near New Haven