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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary:

The New Protein Purification and Technology lead will be part of the New Proteins & Technology group based in RTP, NC within the larger Protein Discovery Department and report to the Associate Director of New Proteins & Technology. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a Ph.D. and extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, specifically possessing in-depth knowledge related to purifying plasma-derived and bio-better proteins, as well as recombinant proteins. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing purification strategies to obtain proteins for use in Protein Discovery research studies. This role requires a deep understanding of plasma protein purification processes, protein biochemistry, and the latest purification technologies. The successful candidate will be expected to stay abreast of the latest advancements and literature in purification technologies and apply this knowledge to their work. In addition, the candidate should have knowledge and understanding of patents to be able to assess patent landscape and to generate internal intellectual property.

The individual should have hands-on experience and be willing to perform lab work when needed. In addition to technical expertise, the candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and come up with solutions as needed. This role will be expected to maintain significant cross-departmental relationships within the R&D organization and be able to implement appropriate purification strategies to allow transfer of methods to other R&D groups. They will also be expected to lead other lab-based individuals, so leadership and mentoring skills are essential.

Primary responsibilities for role:

• Responsible for developing functional area objectives in support of departmental objectives/corporate goals.

• Represents the functional area on a cross-functional team

• Identifies and requests needed resources within or across functional areas.

• Independently writes and critically edits procedures or technical reports of a complex nature, assimilating information across functional areas, suitable for regulatory submission or external publication.

• Directs resources in the preparation of procedures or technical reports of a complex nature suitable for regulatory submission or external publication.

• Communicates technical and project results and critical information to technical and/or non-technical audiences.

• Develops creative, novel programs to meet corporate objectives and open new business opportunities.

• Capable of leading others in problem-solving efforts.

• Contributes to the development of new principles or concepts.

• Independently designs, executes, and interprets results for novel and scientifically complex study programs.

• Mentors others in experimental design.

• Capable of directing others in study execution.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintains laboratory facilities in accordance with company policies and industrial best practices.

• Provides support for research and developmental studies, clinical or commercial manufacturing as needed.

• Identifies, implements, and qualifies, as necessary, equipment to meet industrial best practices or achieve compliance with regulatory expectations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of developing resource plans to achieve identified objectives/goals.

• Advanced ability to set and meet deadlines, multitask, as well as to identify, request, and prioritize resources across functional area based on project needs.

• Demonstrates advanced critical judgment and strategic thinking in representing functional area concerns on cross functional teams.

• Experienced in identifying projects risks.

• Must demonstrate advanced ability to produce, oversee, and/or deliver written and oral presentations for technical and leadership audiences.

• Independently applies sound scientific principles in development of innovative solutions to complex technical problems.

• Advanced ability to creatively apply scientific principles in problem solving in potentially novel areas.

• Advanced ability to apply standardized root cause analysis, investigation tools and methodologies.

• Recognized and consulted as an expert in professional field within functional area or externally.

• Broad knowledge and expertise of modern scientific technologies commonly used in functional area.

• Evidence of patent and/or publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

• Proficient with the use of MS Office software.

Education & Experience:

• Educational degrees must be relevant to position (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Toxicology)

• A Bachelor's degree with at least 12 years of experience

• A Master's degree with at least 10 years of experience

• A PhD with at least 8 years of experience

Equivalency:

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Occupational Demands:

Work is performed in a clinical and/or a laboratory environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office equipment. Exposure to chemicals. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits and bends neck for 4-6 hours per day. May stand and twist neck for 2-4 hours per day. Occasionally walks, bends and twists waist and squats. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Moderate lifting of 15-30lbs. with a maximum lift of 35 lbs. May reach above and below shoulder height. Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently works with diverse groups to obtain consensus on complex issues. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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Req ID: 516541

Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Category: Research & Development