Executive Director for Research & Development

Padagis
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
May 31, 2025
Description The Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Research & Development (R&D) is a key leadership role in Global Scientific Affairs responsible for overseeing and managing the full lifecycle of R&D projects within the organization. This individual will report to the Chief Scientific Officer to ensure that all projects are executed efficiently, meet their objectives, and align with the company's strategic goals. Job duties: Responsible for product development according to the company's business plans. Participate in portfolio selection, global forums and due diligence of business development assets. Supervision of the development process in formulation R&D, analytical R&D, preclinical trials, and toxicological evaluations. Supervision of the technology transfer process and analytical methods to the manufacturing plant. Mentor research team and provide professional guidance as needed. Ensuring compliance with FDA guidelines and safety regulations in the laboratory. Participation in the preparation of ANDAs. Planning the annual budget. Monitoring professional literature and writing patents. Organizational development of the R&D team. Collaborate with other departments in Padagis. Deciding on the development pathway. Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (preferred) or Life Sciences with at least 10 years of experience, or MS degree with 15 years of experience Five (5) years of management experience in a successful generic pharmaceuticals company in the US Proficiency in modified release oral solids Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences Familiarity with other dosage forms Formulation background in generic pharmaceuticals industry Core competencies: Since its beginning, Padagis has been undergoing the process of identifying what we believe will lead to the success of our organization in a competitive landscape. To that end, we have developed a set of five "core" competencies. We strive to bring employees on board the journey with us who exemplify these key competencies: Service delivery - Understand who your internal and external customers are, identify their needs, and deliver value above their expectations... Active collaboration - Seek opportunities to work together across teams, function, business units, and geographies to seek success... Demonstrate agility - Proactively identify changes in our environment and act quickly, leading or embracing change... Think differently - Create, develop, and implement new ideas, products, services, or processes that involve introducing something new or significantly improving something that already exists... Excellent execution - Achieve outstanding results in all aspects of our organization, including our culture, leadership, strategy, and processes. About us: At Padagis our focus is on health care products that improve people's lives. We are a market-leading generic prescription pharmaceutical company that specializes in "extended topical" medications, like creams, foams, mousses, gels, liquids and inhalable products. It's a great time to join our team because we have a high growth trajectory with now more than 1,300 employees across six locations in the United States and Israel. We've already established a successful track record of launching first-to-file and first-to-market generic pharmaceutical products that have helped to make prescription products more affordable for patients and reduce costs for the healthcare system. Our team members work in a dynamic environment where opportunity is built on a foundation of honesty and transparency. Please consider joining our team where great things are happening and you can make a difference. What's Next: At Padagis a real recruiter AND the hiring manager will review your application, not just a bot. This means we pay special attention to each application submitted for the position. While it could take a couple of days for us to get back with you, please know that we appreciate you applying for the open position and ask that you monitor your email. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.