Обязанности и достижения:
To lead the R&D business unit towards desired outcomes related to product design, development, quality and manufacturing in GMP environment in compliance with ISO 13485.
Responsibilities:
o Drive innovation and lead end-to-end research and development of new polymer-based materials and chemical processes: hydrogel-based formulations, biomaterials, colorants, polymer additives, thermal processing, injection moulding and the entire manufacturing processes.
o Plan, implement and manage all team KPI’s to meet organizational goals, mentor and coach a team of 3.
o Chemical lab management (safety, equipment, audits, general maintenance).
o Technical management of production functions: closely liaise with Production team to lead the optimization of yield, improve the efficiency, reduce production cycle times and costs. Successfully achieved $150,000 savings.
o Provide business forecasts relating to NPD based on market analysis and formulate product specifications.
o Close engagement with customers and constant provision of support and solutions.
o Lead the development of new scientific methods, develop and approve new SOPs for R&D, QA and QC.
o Lead root cause analysis; prepare corrective plans, lead CAPA. Address production and quality challenges.
o Successfully established new business partnerships and R&D collaborations with research centers and universities.
o Work with suppliers and assess new raw materials: identify risks, improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
8 International awards for cutting-edge innovation and R&D excellence, author of 7 publications and patents.
Successful development of new products from early concept stage to market launch and patented IP.
Established a new R&D department in a global (medium size) organization, reporting to the Managing Director.
Led significant manufacturing and quality improvement initiatives that enabled $ 150,000 annual savings.