Director Molecular Biology (m/f/d)

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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