director of research and development

microTECH Global Limited

Overview Director of Research and Development - Suffolk - Negotiable (DOE).ABOUT THE COMPANY: My client is looking for a Director of R&D ready to join their top-tier Research and Development team. You'll be the force behind refining their existing products to mirror the market trends of new creations that meet the needs of their target markets. Responsibilities <ul><li>Craft and execute the organization's R&D strategy, collaborating with headquarters to steer, delineate, and oversee the realization of forthcoming technology roadmap and the broader 5-year strategic outline.</li><li>Guide, nurture, and inspire an expanding team of diverse, highly skilled R&D engineers and specialists, committed to creating industry-leading optoelectronic devices.</li><li>Establish, cultivate, and sustain external relationships and alliances with essential stakeholders, including executives, marketing teams, investors, and academic collaborators involved in research projects.</li><li>Stay informed about the latest advancements and breakthroughs in III-V materials and innovations within the optoelectronics field to pinpoint trends and opportunities for new research initiatives.</li><li>Serve as the company's ambassador at major international gatherings, including high-profile conferences and workshops, both within the company and in the broader industry community.</li><li>Identify new business prospects and secure support from key stakeholders, both within and outside the organization.</li><li>Offer technical guidance and exert influence across various projects, ensuring the selection of the most effective design and development strategies.</li><li>Partner with project managers, design leads, process architects, and process engineers to devise and construct viable project plans that meet customer expectations.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Requires at least a Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electronic Engineering).</li><li>Considerable leadership expertise within a research setting, demonstrated by a history of securing and executing successful optoelectronic research initiatives.</li><li>A solid understanding of III-V semiconductor device physics, characterisation and process.</li><li>Robust people management capabilities, adept at offering clear guidance and leadership, such as steering a project team to collaborate effectively with a group of international experts across various business sectors.</li><li>Demonstrated capacity to engage with both internal and external stakeholders, complemented by solid management, negotiation, and advocacy abilities.</li><li>Profound analytical abilities, characterized by clear, systematic thinking, showcasing robust judgment and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Readiness and capability to undertake global travel.</li></ul>Please send your updated CV to: T: <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?fw%2fmOnNkAP1eDWA1RPaAH5eN4eLkllsoc" width="0" height="0" />

Director of Research and Development

University Of Washington

<div>Job Description
Research Scientist/Engineer &ndash; Principal (IPD Director of Strategic Development)
Job Description:
The Director of Strategic Development of the Institute for Protein Design (IPD) at the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine serves a senior leadership role integral to navigating and guiding the complex landscape of strategic research activities at the institute. The Director of Strategic Development will serve as a nexus between external and internal facing priorities for the institute and lead on developing strategies, partnerships, and fundraising. The Director of Strategic Development will be part of the IPD leadership team and work alongside and in collaboration with the Assistant Director of Administration who is focused on day-to-day administration and operations, and the Director of Translational Research focused on corporate and downstream translational research.
About the Institute for Protein Design:
The IPD drives innovation in protein science to a Director of Strategic Development address critical challenges in medicine, technology, and sustainability. Based in the Department of Biochemistry at the UW School of Medicine, the IPD was founded in 2012 by HHMI Investigator and UW Medicine biochemistry professor David Baker who was awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for computational protein design. Today, the IPD comprises over 260 members and contains four faculty labs, specialized core research teams, an experienced operations team, and a translational research program that has produced 10 Seattle-area spinout companies to date. Located within one of the largest and most innovative public research universities, the IPD is the world&rsquo;s leading protein design center and a destination for scientists eager to join the protein design revolution. Researchers at the IPD are pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) tools for biomolecular design and applying them to create new medicines, vaccines, nanomaterials, enzymes, and more. The institute is supported by diversified sources of funding including grants from private foundations, federal and industry sponsored research grants, philanthropic gifts, and the State of Washington. Learn more at ipd.uw.edu .
Position Description:
The IPD is organized within the Department of Biochemistry, and as such, the IPD Director of Strategic Development reports to the Chair of the Department of Biochemistry; the position includes operational reporting to the IPD Governance Board which is chaired by the CEO of UW Medicine and Dean of the School of Medicine.
The Director of Strategic Development is responsible for executing the strategic scientific vision of the IPD. These responsibilities fall into five major categories: fundraising, strategic planning, operational alignment, and the management of external and internal institutional partnerships. The Director of Strategic Development is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the strategic research, business development, and fundraising activities for government, private, and foundation sponsored research activities at the IPD (40% effort). The Director of Strategic Development also develops strategic research plans, oversees their implementation, and ensures continued performance of the institute (30% effort). In collaboration with the Assistant Director of IPD Administration, the Director of Translational Research, and the Department of Biochemistry, the Director of Strategic Development is additionally responsible for overseeing multi-million-dollar funding streams from government and foundation sponsored projects and donations (30% effort). Decisions made by the Director of Strategic Development have a significant impact on the successful operations of the IPD, and as such is a key position for the Department, School, and University.
Position Complexities :
The Director of Strategic Development will make strategic and operational decisions and collaboratively implement policies and procedures within the IPD, including for situations that have a high level of complexity and where precedent may not exist. This will require the Director of Strategic Development to draw on knowledge of policies, practices, funding sources, and other past experiences. Director of Strategic Development must resourcefully manage various interest groups within and outside of the university and will be required to apply new approaches, methods, and techniques learned from prior leadership experience or created based on the IPD&rsquo;s strategic goals.
Position Purpose:
This role effectively leads and manages all strategic government and foundation funding for the IPD, comprising over $40M in annual expenditures.
Job Characteristics:
As a senior member of the IPD leadership team, the Director of Strategic Development must demonstrate effective technical and administrative judgment, strategic foresight, and innovative ability. The Director of Strategic Development is responsible for driving high-impact research development, grant strategy, external relationships, partnership growth, and cross-institute alignment. This role collaborates with the Director of Translational Research on commercialization strategy, translational investigator development, and postdoctoral fellowship programs. This position has frequent interactions with key financial contributors, scientific collaborators, members of the IPD External Advisory Board, and leadership positions within the Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, and other UW offices.
Job Responsibilities:
The Director of Strategic Development will participate in strategic planning for the continued development and evolution of the Institute for Protein Design. Representative elements of the Director of Discovery&rsquo;s duties and responsibilities include the following:
1) Plan, develop, and execute strategic initiatives aligned with the IPD&rsquo;s mission to ensure the long-term scientific excellence, stability, growth, and impact of the institute through the establishment, implementation, and achievement of external and internal goals and milestones.
2) Explore, cultivate, develop, manage, and expand external relationships with federal agencies, philanthropic foundations, individual donors, private organizations, and collaborators through coordination with UW Advancement, the IPD External Advisory Board, and the IPD Founding Director. Maintain regular communication with potential collaborators and explore mutually beneficial opportunities.
3) Plan, develop, secure, and direct new project initiatives and grant developments for multi-million dollar funding streams, with a focus on government, foundation, and private funding sources.
4) Serve as a Principal Investigator, MPI, or Co-Investigator on awarded sponsored research grants and contracts.
5) Develop, coordinate, manage, and expand internal relationships within and between UW, the IPD, the Department of Biochemistry, and our governing bodies to ensure the IPD remains a premier research unit at the forefront of protein design and the myriad research fields it can transform.
6) Collaborate within the IPD Leadership to organize IPD Governance Board and External Advisory Board meetings.
7) Work with IPD faculty members to develop and execute short- and long-term strategic initiatives that strengthen and expand on our synergies, strengths, and new opportunities to broaden our impact.
8) Work with the IPD Director of Communications to ensure strong communication across different topical areas, including direction and development of the Institute media outreach and public relations, and oversight of the institute&rsquo;s website and social media.
9) Contribute to recruiting key personnel for the Institute by acting as a senior member of the interview team for Institute staff. Articulate strategic plans in conjunction with other key members of the staff.
10) Facilitate strategic review sessions with cores and scientific and administrative teams at the Institute to set objectives, monitor and evaluate progress, and understand resource needs. Help devise plans to meet resource needs, weighing potential impact across the Institute.
11) Oversee development of background research, strategic progress reports, and other metrics to be presented to key IPD stakeholders.
12) Ensure that strategic goals, research, and management are aligned and facilitate communication between the various IPD teams accordingly. Create and facilitate execution of management plans that ensure timely deliverables, appropriate staffing, ample connections with the right dissemination channels, and the inclusion of key individuals and organizations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related field, or M.D., and 5-8 years of management-level experience in biotechnology or a foundation, or as a faculty member at a university or institution of higher learning. A combination of education and experience may substitute for the stated requirements. Postdoctoral research experience is preferable.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
<ul><li>Demonstrated experience in scientific and strategic planning, business planning, development, and project management.
</li><li>Demonstrated experience in managing basic and/or translational research and fostering the development of business plans for focused research organizations.
</li><li>Supervisory and management experience in either corporate, foundation, or academic settings.
</li><li>Demonstrated experience working in large, diverse environments.
</li><li>Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to communicate in an amiable, yet effective manner. Skilled in appropriate use of diplomacy when communicating with Deans, Chairs or other faculty, and members of the UW and broader research community.
</li><li>General understanding of research administration and the grant application process.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to maintain harmonious working relationships and effectively address complex and sensitive issues throughout a spectrum of constituents.
</li><li>Ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy and productivity.
</li><li>Demonstrated scientific initiative.
</li></ul>Preferred Level:
Experience in both academic and biopharma environments is preferred.
Working Conditions:
The responsibilities of this position require that the incumbent maintain a flexible work schedule and be available to work early mornings through late in the evening. Meetings and time-sensitive projects may require the incumbent to work well past six or seven in the evening and might include weekends and holidays. Stringent deadlines are imposed by outside entities when reports and grants need to be filed with little or no opportunity to extend deadlines. The work-load will be consistently high and might be severely affected by grant deadlines, end of year closing, budget cycles, and other institutional and external factors.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$216,000.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$234,999.96 annual
Other Compensation:
<ul><li></li></ul>Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives &ndash; on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .</div>

Research Scientist/Engr-Principal (IPD Director of Strategic Development)

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

<div>The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Research Development Coordinator for the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE). The RD Coordinator will actively advance College goals by accelerating development of early career faculty toward securing external research funding and strengthening the quality of proposal submissions. The Coordinator will also promote large-scale, multi-investigator collaborations among post-tenure faculty. The position entails significant one-on-one engagement with faculty members and engages Engineering Research Office (ERO) strategic research-support goals by helping faculty articulate clear research funding agendas, identify and approach Program Officers at suitable funding agencies or foundations, leverage and utilize campus resources, develop strong proposal writing skills, and enhance team-building and leadership skills.</div>
 <div>The coordinator collaborates with faculty to identify and prioritize federal funding agencies, providing guidance on concept papers, white papers, and pre-proposals, as well as engagement with program officers. They use Office of Research Innovation and Economic Development (ORIED) resources to aid faculty development and connect researchers to emerging opportunities through the DoD Portfolio Director, Director for Government-Industry Partnerships, and ORIED Research Development Office. The position conducts workshops and seminars to promote multi-investigator research collaborations and supports the brainstorming and initiation of large-scale research teams. 
In addition, the coordinator assists faculty with proposal development, including outlining narratives, tailoring messages to specific agencies, and coaching faculty on proposal writing for federal sponsors. The role consults with on the ORIED Research Development Office concerning complex research proposals, helping connect TCE faculty with appropriate campus resources and personnel. 
The coordinator also reports to the Associate Dean for Research about faculty progress, assists with professional development planning at the College level, and compiles data to tracking work outcomes and faculty research progress, and inform strategic research development goals.</div>
 <div>Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a Science, Engineering, or STEM field.
Experience:
<ul><li>Three (3) years of related work experience writing, editing, and/or developing competitive proposals, or one (1) year of such experience with a graduate degree.
</li><li>Experience interpreting funding opportunity announcements (RFAs/RFPs/PAs/BAAs) issued by federal, state, private, and corporate sponsors.
</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
<ul><li>Fundamental knowledge and understanding of how federal sponsors support research activities, preferably in a university or national laboratory environment.
</li><li>Excellent communication (oral &amp; written), analytical, strategic planning, and organizational skills.
</li><li>Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret complex scientific or technical data, including ability to translate complex technical information into language suitable for target audiences.
</li><li>Ability to take responsibility for and ownership of assignments; proactively and independently solve problems; prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks in order to meet hard internal and external deadlines and work well under pressure.
</li><li>Ability to adapt to different personalities to assist individuals to recognize their best path forward and actions needed to achieve success; and build and maintain work relationships across a diverse workforce and departmental/campus unit boundaries to advance faculty research success.
</li><li>Flexibility to take on new tasks and re-prioritize in a constantly changing environment.
</li><li>Skilled commitment to, and delivery of, superior customer service.
</li>Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Professional, all web interfaces, and Windows and/or MAC operating systems, and the ability to quickly learn new software programs. 
<li>
</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications
Education: Doctoral degree in a Science, Engineering, or STEM field.
Experience:
<ul><li>Five (5) years related work experience writing, editing, and/or developing competitive proposals.
</li><li>Experience working at an institution of higher education, non-profit, or other entity as a grant writer.
</li><li>Experience as a research administrator.
</li><li>Experience in serving on grant review panels.
</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Familiarity with sponsor online submission systems such as Grants.gov and Research.gov. 
Work Location
<ul><li>Location: Knoxville, TN
</li><li>Hybrid
</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits
<ul><li>UT market range: MR 13
</li><li>Anticipated hiring range: $80-90k</li> 
<li>
</li></ul>Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications should include all requested materials:
<ul><li>Resume
</li><li>Cover Letter
</li><li>List of 3 Professional References
</li></ul>About The College and ERO
The College: The Tickle College of Engineering provides 14 BS degrees, 17 MS degrees and 15 Ph.D. degrees through 9 departments. The College has a common freshman program administered by the College through the Engineering Fundamentals Directorate overseeing the general Engineering Fundamentals and Engineering Honors Programs. The total number of undergraduate students is over 4800 with over 1500 freshmen. The TCE has more than 200 tenure-track faculty. More information is found: Tickle College of Engineering .
ERO: Established in 2005, the Engineering Research Office is a premiere faculty support resource that provides concierge services to enhance the quality and success rate for securing extramural research proposals by faculty colleagues, while reducing their administrative burden.</div>

Research Development Coordinator: Engineering Research Office - UTK

Philadelphia Museum of Art

<div>We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace 
 
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.
 
 
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. 
 
The Director of Research and Prospect Management reports to the Senior Director of Advancement Planning and Administration within the Advancement team and is responsible for high-level analysis of the constituent prospect pool, strategic prospect development, and creating and implementing policies and procedures to drive prospect movement and fundraising performance. Leveraging prospect data, capacity ratings, and predictive modeling, the Director will analyze and synthesize data into clear and compelling presentations that drive strategic planning for gift officers in support of the Museum&rsquo;s current and planned fundraising campaigns. The position directly oversees a research analyst and is responsible for coordinating all research requests from within the department and from Museum leadership, developing methods to improve prospect data integrity, and evaluating and selecting research resources. This role works closely with the Director of Advancement Operations to administer efficient prospect management systems, reports and processes, and ensure appropriate data protocols are in place.
 
 
Specifically, you will: 
<ul><li>
Develop and execute a comprehensive prospect development program, including policies and standards to scale cultivation and solicitation activity across all fundraising programs.</li><li>
Collaborate with senior members of the Advancement team to build a prospect management system that ensures dynamic management of prospects from identification to qualification, discovery, cultivation and solicitation.</li><li>
Lead prospect research process; oversee quality deliverables that assess the capacity, inclination, and philanthropic history of prospects aligning prospect strategies with fundraising campaigns and special projects.</li><li>
Conduct and lead meetings with gift officers to prioritize new prospects and optimize portfolios.</li><li>
Prioritize research requests from within the department and from Museum leadership, conducting varying levels of biographical and financial prospect research.</li><li>
Create standardized templates for each type of request, including full profiles, executive briefs, capacity ratings, event bios, and more.
</li><li>Track progress of prospects by supporting moves management and progress toward fundraising project goals through evaluation and reporting mechanisms.
</li><li>Maintains expert proficiency in the use of the CRM (Raiser&rsquo;s Edge), its query tools, programs, and reports, as well as other analytical tools used by the department, such as Tableau.</li><li>
Serves as an expert and staff resource regarding prospect management policies and procedures and the proper use and function of prospect information in the database, conducting best practices training for staff.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Your background and experience include: 
<ul><li>
Minimum of five years&rsquo; experience developing, designing and delivering prospect research, metrics reporting, and data analysis in an advancement/development work environment.
</li><li>Expertise with prospect research methodology and practice, including interpreting wealth indicators and synthesizing financial, technical and trade materials.</li><li>
Ideal candidate will have strong data analytics experience.
</li><li>Expert-level experience with subscription-based online search engines including LexisNexis, Kindsight/iWave, and Wealth Engine.</li><li>
Excellent analytical, logical, conceptual and problem-solving abilities, and capable of prioritizing and managing multiple projects.
</li><li>Strong presentation skills.
</li><li>Process and detail-oriented.
</li><li>Strong computer skills with proficiency using Raiser&rsquo;s Edge, or other similar fundraising databases.
</li><li>Diplomatic, collaborative, and committed to professional ethics.
</li><li>Demonstrated adherence to confidentiality.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant area.
</li></ul>Position and Compensation Details<ul><li>
The salary for this position is $95,000.</li><li>
This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
</li><li>This position reports to Senior Director of Advancement Planning and Administration</li><li>
This position is required to be performed fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of Art locations.</li><li>
Physical requirements:<ul><li>
Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus</li></ul></li><li>
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.</li></ul>
Institutional Requirements<ul><li>
Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.</li><li>
Adheres to the museum&rsquo;s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.</li><li>
Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum&rsquo;s staff, volunteers, and audiences.</li><li>
Maintains confidentiality.</li><li>
Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.</li></ul>
Application Timeline 
 
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected. 
 
What We Offer 
 
Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to: 
<ul><li>
Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
</li><li>Discounted guest tickets for admission
</li><li>Discounts on gift memberships</li><li>
Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams</li><li>
Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum caf&eacute;s, and museum retail and online stores</li></ul>
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including:<ul><li>
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
</li><li>Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
</li><li>Health savings or flexible spending account program
</li><li>Retirement savings program with museum match
</li><li>Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee&rsquo;s regular schedule and tenure.</li></ul></div>

Director of Research and Prospect Management

Roche

<div>
 At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
 
 
 The Position
 
 
 
 Procurement Manager - Research &amp; Development
 
 
 
 
 Roche India &ndash; Roche Services &amp; Solutions
 
 
 
 
 Hyderabad
 
 
 
 A healthier future. It&rsquo;s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.
 
 
 That&rsquo;s what makes us Roche.
 
 
 Healthcare is evolving, and Global Procurement is responding by continuously striving for the highest possible performance, taking innovative and strategic approaches to business and supplier partnerships. Global Procurement proactively manages the entire supplier ecosystem, making a vital contribution to improving health outcomes, reducing costs for patients and global healthcare systems, and ensuring that Roche continues doing now what patients need next.
 
 
 
 Your Opportunity:
 
 
 
 This role sits within the Indirect Procurement Delivery group, which covers the core procurement activities from category management, strategic and operational sourcing, supplier management, contracting, content strategy definition, and execution. The Indirect Procurement Delivery group comprises many communities grouping categories of the same value chain or having commonality, including Research &amp; Development, Commercial and Corporate Services, Digital &amp; Technology, and Facilities. The communities are key enablers of strong category expertise while allowing flexibility in the procurement delivery response to the evolving needs of our customers.
 
 
 As a Procurement Manager in Research Services, you will bring analytical thinking, planning, execution, and focus to the procurement sourcing and delivery capability area. Applying both general procurement and specialized knowledge or expertise in a specific commodity or spend area, you will ensure effective and efficient delivery of core procurement services and continuous improvement of automation and content availability.
 
 
 You will collaborate closely with internal procurement (i.e. Chapters and capability areas such as customer relationship management, contracting, solutions, analytics, etc.) and business stakeholders to translate business needs into sourcing and spend management activities and content enhancement.
 
 
 You will work closely with other team members to support customer demand, improve the customer buying experience, deliver on day-to day operational activities, and provide capacity and expertise to deliver productivity and other customer oriented projects/solutions.
 
 
 As a Procurement Manager in Research &amp; Development, you will play a variety of roles according to your experience, knowledge, and general business requirements, including but not limited to:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You are a Category and sourcing subject matter specialist in Research &amp; Development conducting market and internal analysis to develop strategies and tactical plans for how Roche should source and negotiate for third party goods and services in order to satisfy stakeholder requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 You are a Procurement delivery practitioner delivering and executing sourcing strategies by leveraging spend, category know-how, robust sourcing, negotiation, contracting, supplier management methodologies and frameworks and project management skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 You develop content and automation, translating sourcing outcomes and opportunities into content and automated buying channels that improve business adoption, satisfaction, and overall efficiency.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Who you are:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You hold a university degree, preferably in business or a scientific related discipline like Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
 </li>
 <li>
 You have 5+ year&rsquo;s procurement experience in strategic sourcing, category strategy building and strategic project execution with general contracting understanding and proficiency or relevant related commodity experience, preferably in the Pharmaceutical industry
 </li>
 <li>
 You have experience in procurement systems and processes, and implementation of procurement procedures and strategies across different EU sites
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, market scan/benchmarking
 </li>
 <li>
 Sourcing services for various research functions within Early Discovery across all Europe sites
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 You possess knowledge and experience in the Research Services commodity area (listed below) and awareness of adjacent commodities:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Chemistry Services - Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical synthesis, pCMC
 </li>
 <li>
 Toxicology &amp; Pharmacology Toxicology, Safety Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, ADME/DMPK
 </li>
 <li>
 Early Drug Discovery Services - Research Biology (in vitro, in vivo), Protein Sciences, HTS, Lead Discovery, assay development
 </li>
 <li>
 Live Animals, Transgenic &amp; Breeding Services
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 You are proficient in collaborating with internal procurement teams and business stakeholders to translate needs into sourcing and spend management activities
 </li>
 <li>
 You have deep knowledge and experience in supplier management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, market research &amp; analysis in R&amp;D categories, and understand the related R&amp;D regulations (e.g. GLP, animal welfare, SHE/K15)
 </li>
 <li>
 You have experience negotiating Research Service Agreement Contracts (FTE agreements, Fee for Service agreements) with global suppliers (EU/US/UK/China/India), CROs, Universities, start-ups to industry leading providers to obtain savings and business partnering
 </li>
 <li>
 You have experience working closely with legal departments to implement and negotiate contracts, including knowledge around legal issues relating to IP, patents, data privacy, data ownership, confidentiality, insurance/liability, and Cell Line Permits/Licenses
 </li>
 <li>
 You have experience providing commercial/contracting support for business stakeholders throughout Europe sites and research functions, including supporting customer demand, improving buying experience, and facilitating day-to-day operational activities
 </li>
 <li>
 You demonstrate curiosity, active listening and a willingness to experiment and test new ideas when appropriate, with the focus very much on continuous learning and improvement
 </li>
 <li>
 You are open-minded and inclusive, generously sharing ideas and knowledge, while being receptive to ideas and feedback from others
 </li>
 <li>
 You have skills in project management
 </li>
 <li>
 You are fluent in English to a Business level
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with the following suppliers is an asset: Aurigene Pharma Services, Bharat Biotech, Biological E, Chemo, Cohance, Ferring, Indian Immunologicals, Novartis, Sai Life Sciences, and Syngene
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Join our team and enable the strong capability expertise needed to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
 
 
 Who we are
 
 
 A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100&rsquo;000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
 
 
 Let&rsquo;s build a healthier future, together.
 
 
 
 Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
</div>

Procurement Manager - Research & Development

DUBAI PROPERTIES GROUP LLC

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Executive – Research and Product Development to join Dubai Holding Asset Management. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:<ul><li>Responsible for conducting market research and competitive benchmarking to support product development and strategic planning for Dubai Holding Asset Management’s Built-to-Lease (BTL) portfolio, including Residential, Retail, and Commercial assets.</li><li>The role involves analyzing market trends, evaluating asset performance, assisting in asset pricing, and providing research-based insights to support effective asset management and business decision-making.</li><li>Support Research & Market Studies:</li><li>Assist the Research and Product Development team in conducting targeted market studies to evaluate opportunities that inform product development, pricing strategy, and repositioning initiatives for BTL assets.</li><li>Data Collection & Benchmarking: Gather market and customer insight data from various sources. Conduct competitor and location benchmarking across residential, retail, and commercial asset classes with a focus on leasing trends and product gaps.</li><li>Market Intelligence & Trend Monitoring: Monitor real estate supply-demand dynamics, pricing movements, and sector trends. Support the preparation of regular market intelligence reports covering Dubai’s residential, retail, and commercial sectors.</li><li>Ad Hoc Research & Analysis: Assist with pricing analysis, competitive benchmarking, and assessment of DHAM’s BTL offerings to drive differentiation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Tool & Dashboard Maintenance: Support the upkeep of analytical tools, dashboards, platforms, and methodologies used by the research and pricing teams.</li><li>Documentation & Administrative Support: Act as a custodian for departmental documentation. Manage filing, RFQs, IT requests, email correspondence, and other administrative functions.</li><li>Compliance Oversight: Ensure compliance with local pricing laws, internal governance frameworks, and documentation protocols.</li><li>Build relationships with internal teams and external partners to support data collection, industry analysis, and knowledge sharing. Gather feedback to enhance the Research and Product Development function.</li></ul>

Senior Executive – Research and Product Development

VOLUME CAFE

Job Title: Head of Research &amp; Development (R&amp;D) &ndash; F&amp;BJob Summary:The Head of Research &amp; Development (R&amp;D) will lead innovation and product development within the Food &amp; Beverage (F&amp;B) division. This role is responsible for creating new products, improving existing offerings, ensuring quality standards, and aligning product development with market trends and company strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in F&amp;B operations, menu development, and production processes.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the R&amp;D team to develop innovative F&amp;B products that align with the company&rsquo;s vision and market trends.</li><li>Conduct research on new ingredients, techniques, and emerging food trends to enhance product offerings.</li><li>Collaborate with chefs, production teams, and operations to implement new recipes and products efficiently.</li><li>Standardize recipes, portion sizes, and presentation to maintain consistency across all outlets.</li><li>Conduct product testing, tasting sessions, and quality checks to ensure high standards.</li><li>Analyze consumer feedback, sales data, and market research to guide product development decisions.</li><li>Manage R&amp;D budgets, resource allocation, and supplier relationships.</li><li>Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards in all product development activities.</li><li>Train kitchen and production staff on new products, techniques, and processes.</li><li>Prepare reports on R&amp;D activities, product launches, and performance metrics for management review.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field.</li><li>Minimum 8&ndash;10 years of experience in the F&amp;B industry with at least 3&ndash;5 years in a managerial or head-level R&amp;D role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food production processes, and menu engineering.</li><li>Experience with product innovation, recipe development, and quality control.</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and manage cross-functional teams.</li><li>Strong understanding of food safety standards, HACCP, and relevant regulatory requirements.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentApplication Question(s): * Are you available to join immediately or any notice period<ul><li>Current and expected salary</li></ul>

Research and Development Head

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