Summary

The VP of Development has oversight responsibility for all technology development and scale-up of the enterprise. This includes managing the downstream process development, technology transfer, scale-up, pilot plant, advising the COO and Sr. VP of R&D on technology matters and managing the IP estate including licenses, sublicenses, patents and royalty matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Manage, guide and mentor the Director of Downstream Process Development and the Director of Tech Transfer
• Manage the IP estate: patents (applications), licenses, sublicenses, and royalty payments applicable to the process development activities
• Lead the enterprise in the development of specialty chemicals
• Advise the COO and Sr. VP of R&D on all matters of existing and prospective technology platforms
• Oversee the budgeting and staffing process for Development, Tech Transfer and pilot plant
• Manage research collaborations with other organizations in his/her field of responsibility
• Assist engineering department during basic engineering of production plants
• Moderate travel required (20%)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage the Director of Downstream Process Development and the Director of Tech Transfer

Education and/or Experience

• Ph.D. in chemistry, engineering or related field
• 15 + years of increasing responsibility with at least 5 years in a senior management role
• Strong technical expertise, preferably in fermentation, pilot plant, and scale-up biotechnical processes from laboratory through pilot plant
• Engineering background a plus
• Excellent business acumen and management skills
• Strong IP knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external projects/agreements
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to influence and motivate team

Education and/or Experience

• Typical office environment with extensive involvement in Development lab and pilot plant.

        Please send a completed application and resume to resumes@myriant.com
                              Principals only, no recruiters or phone calls please.

                                      Myriant is an equal opportunity employer.