Director of R&D, Proteomics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Provide expertise to aid in the development of workflows for proteomics sample preparation.

• Formulate and implement long-term research strategies that align with the organization's objectives.

• Oversee the design, planning, and execution of intricate proteomics research projects from inception to implementation.

• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and prospects to guide future research initiatives.

• Create robust research methodologies, analyze data, and uphold high standards of scientific and technical integrity.

• Collaborate with product teams, engineering, business units, academic institutions, and external partners to transform research into products, services, or processes.

• Act as a recognized subject matter expert on behalf of the organization in interactions with customers, partners, and industry forums.

• Assess research outcomes and relay insights and recommendations to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

• Ensure that research activities adhere to ethical, regulatory, and organizational standards.

• Mentor researchers and spearhead multidisciplinary research initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline is mandatory.

• Over 25 years of progressive research experience, including leadership roles in complex research programs within academic and industrial environments.

• Familiarity with navigating federal funding mechanisms is essential.

• Extensive experience working with large international cohort studies.

• Comprehensive knowledge of protein sample preparation, mass spectrometry, and data analysis.

• Proven track record of high-impact research, publications, patents, or commercially successful innovations.

• Strong analytical, statistical, and experimental design capabilities.

• Experience in leading cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated capacity to influence strategy and make decisions based on data.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent research projects.

• History of securing external research funding or leading collaborative research partnerships.

• Established professional network within academia, industry, or research communities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.

• National medical and dental plans.

• National vision plan.

• Health incentive programs.

• Employee assistance and family support programs.

• Commuter benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• A minimum of 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.

• Accident and life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company stock.