VP, Development � Canton, MA


Headway Corporate Resources LifeSciences Resources currently assisting an international leader
in business intelligence with their search for VP, Development leading cellular and acellular
product development functions.

 

Main goal is to translate internal and external research opportunities into viable pre-brands
that flow directly into both manufacturing and clinical research.  Plan and direct all aspects
of product development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Deliver innovation via ongoing
new product concepts / designs and continuous products enhancements which align with the goals
of the organization. 

 

Responsibilities

 

Lead and develop an organization of professional scientists to development company products, on
time and within budget, while meeting company business objectives.

Align department�s skills to present and future business needs.  Chart a path to continuously
up-skill the team to meet future challenges.

As a member of the Senior Management team, assist in the development of the company�s business
strategy, culture, organization and processes.

Review and present strategy, plan, and budgets with the Chief Executive Officer and Executive
Management team, and Advisory Boards. 

Operate a network of external experts to improve knowledge and efficiencies.

Actively participate in the management and growth of the company's expansive intellectual
property portfolio.

Collaborate with commercial team and research teams to identify and assess potential markets
and make recommendations for new projects.

Lead process development / validation areas and ensure optimal link to manufacturing as this is
essential to our business success. 

Strong interaction with Research, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Project
Management and Corporate Development.  Extensive involvement in business development
opportunities.

Conduct regular meetings and project reviews with written summaries.  

Visit customers and collaborators to share and collect technical information. 

Give technical presentations at seminars, conferences and meetings as requested. 

Develop and manage the Development budget. 

 

Skills, Competencies, and Education

 

Demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Strong leadership ability with a sense of urgency to deliver.

Tangible track record of success in developing novel biologic therapeutics. Significant
industry experience in the development of biologics or advanced medical devices or is required.
  

10 - 15 years experience in research and development in the field of regenerative medicine.

Experience with a broad array of analytic techniques so that best commercial alternatives and
opportunities for our technology are considered.

Demonstrated track record of success in identifying new business opportunities.

Strong business, marketing, operational and new product development experience.

International experience desirable.

Strengths in conceptualizing scientific studies, developing and executing projects, and
utilizing analytical skills to produce results.

Track record of successfully recruiting, mentoring, and managing in a very intellectual,
scientific, and team-oriented environment, including interface with the business, patent,
legal, financial groups and commercial.

Proven ability to articulate ideas and plans to both internal (management, employees, Board of
Directors, etc.) and external constituencies (Advisory Boards, investors, clinicians,
scientific meetings.) 

PhD or MBA required.

 

How to Apply

 

E-mail CV to [email protected] .

 

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Contact: 
 
 
Email: [email protected]