Manager, Scientific, Formulation and New Product Development

Req ID: 45386

Job Category: Research & Development/Scientific

St. Louis, MO, US, 63101

Description:

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

STERIS is seeking an experienced and highly motivated R&D Manager to lead our chemical formulation team responsible for new product development. Your strong experience in chemistry, with proven expertise in developing and optimizing chemical formulations for healthcare, life sciences or related markets will make you a perfect candidate for this position. You will be a strategic thinker who can manage complex projects, drive innovation, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Your deep understanding of formulation science and a proven track record in developing new products / formulated solution from concept-to-commercialization will be an asset to the team.

*This position is located on site at the STERIS facility in St. Louis, MO.

What you will do as a Manager, Scientific

• Lead and manage the formulations team, ensuring alignment with company goals.

• Manage the design, development, and testing of new formulations to ensure they meet quality, performance, and regulatory standards.

• Manage the R&D projects pipeline, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to project timelines to increase speed-to market for new products.

• Responsible for planning, coordination and execution of product development projects.

• Conduct research to identify new opportunities and applications for chemical formulations in alignment with market trends, and regulatory standards/landscape.

• Oversee the transfer of formulations from R&D to production.

• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to senior management.

• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and marketing teams to ensure successful scale-up, commercialization, and market launch of new products.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes and keep senior management informed in timely manner.

• Foster culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and safety within R&D department.

• Participate in internal and external audits.

• Responsible for budget planning and lab operations.

• Develop a high-performance team by coaching, mentoring and training direct reports.

• Author technical documents including Product Development Reports, Technology Transfer document, Disclosure of Invention, Conference Presentations etc.

• Partner with academia, technology vendors and suppliers for new technologies relevant to consumables formulated solutions for healthcare and life sciences markets.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is required.

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in chemistry is desired.

• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt desired

• Requires 10+ years of R&D experience with increased responsibility and minimum 5 years experience in leadership role.

• Track record of developing formulated chemistries from concept to commercialization in regulated Healthcare, Life Science and related markets.

• Proven experience with development of disinfectants, sporicides, formulated detergents (pharmaceutical and/or healthcare) or similar products from concept to commercialization.

• Experience supporting product regulatory submissions and compliance with FDA and/or EPA.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically and creatively.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate across functions and present complex information clearly.

• Capable of solving complex technical problems through accurate interpretation of requirements and understanding interactions between experimental variables is required.

• Understanding of design controls is highly desired.

• Demonstrated proficient writing skills for the following:

o SOPs/WIs and their revisions

o Test plans/protocols and recognizing when modifications are needed

o Laboratory reports

• Experience in patent literature search and analysis using commercial databases to generate technology trends and insights for new product development ideas. (desired)

• Experience with Minitab is desired.

• Demonstrated ability to train/coach/supervise other scientists.

• Travel up to 10%

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay

• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays

• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage

• 401(k) with a company match

• Maternity and Paternity Leave

• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs

• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

Req ID: 45386

Job Category: Research & Development/Scientific

St. Louis, MO, US, 63101

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