Director Molecular Biology – Darmstadt, Germany

Seniority level: Director

The Role

As Director Molecular Biology, you will be part of an exciting international R&D and business environment, working with cutting edge technologies and a broad portfolio of diverse projects.

Lead the Molecular Biology teams (> 30 FTE) located in Finland and Germany within the global R&D organization
Build the Molecular Biology organization and capabilities to further develop our Trichoderma, Bacillus, and Aspergillus protein production platforms
Manage the R&D activities of your team while actively interfacing with other disciplines within R&D and beyond (e.g. business, portfolio management, applications development, and manufacturing)
Represent all Molecular Biology R&D activities both internally and externally
Be a key contributor to the R&D and Technology Strategy development as part of the company’s global Development Leadership Team
Implement the company and R&D & Product/Development strategy into the Molecular Biology function
Role is based in Darmstadt, Germany and reports to the Global R&D Director

About You

As an ideal candidate, you have:

Demonstrated leadership experience, having managed R&D teams across multiple geographical locations, including managing managers
Passion for creating results through and with people and making teams succeed
Strong communication and organization skills in leading and collaborating across disciplines as well as external partners and academic collaborators
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships within the functional area as well as beyond
Pro‑active problem solver and innovator; determined to reach agreed goals through mobilizing teams and creating a successful environment
University degree in molecular biology or related field, with profound knowledge in gene technology and protein expression in microbial production platforms
Years of subsequent industrial R&D experience, preferably in the enzyme industry
Demonstrated success in product development organizations and a track record of successful R&D
Fluent in English; German or Finnish are a plus

Why Us

An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects based on future‑proof & sustainable technology
An international working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally
A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long‑term perspective in a fast‑growing leading company in the enzyme industry
A progressive, team‑oriented management that supports you through open communication and accessibility
A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people
You will find a collaborative and open‑minded culture, flat hierarchies and a ‘people first’ attitude
Future career opportunities through our ABF network
The possibility to mobile working

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application together with your salary expectations.

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