R&T Manager - Biotechnology
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation
where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our
values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science
to improve lives’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the
research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and
Consumer Care markets.
We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through
accountability, collaboration and innovation. As part of Croda, you will join a team committed to protecting the
safety, health and wellbeing of our people and acting responsibly towards the
environment, helping us build a safe, inclusive and sustainable organisation.
We are looking
for a Biotechnology Research and Technology Manager to lead our Daresbury
Biotechnology R&T team. This pivotal role will turn biotechnology
opportunities into sustainable, commercially viable products and processes,
leading programmes from laboratory development through scale-up and technology
transfer into manufacturing. You will connect scientific innovation with
business priorities, manufacturing requirements and customer needs,
collaborating across Croda’s biotechnology network and with external partners.
Who We’re Looking For:
You will be an
experienced biotechnology leader with the scientific breadth, leadership
capability and practical experience to translate innovation from laboratory
development through scale-up and commercial manufacture.
- Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry,
Biochemical/Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering or a related
discipline; postgraduate qualification advantageous. - Significant industrial biotechnology or bioprocess
experience, with a strong track record of scale-up, technology transfer
and commercialisation. - Broad knowledge of fermentation, synthetic biology,
biocatalysis, biotransformation and downstream processing, with depth in
at least one area. - Experience developing robust, safe and commercially
viable manufacturing processes and solving technical challenges during
scale-up. - Experience working with external manufacturers,
CDMOs and/or research and technology partners. - Strong people and project leadership, with the
ability to lead multidisciplinary specialists and prioritise resources
effectively. - Ability to assess and prioritise opportunities
based on technical feasibility, market need, sustainability, manufacturing
requirements and commercial value. - Strong stakeholder management and communication
skills, with the ability to influence across R&D, Operations,
commercial teams and external partners. - Good understanding of SHE, biological risk,
quality, IP and regulatory requirements within biotechnology development. - Commercially aware, collaborative and
solution-focused approach.
What You’ll Be Doing:
You will lead and develop the Daresbury
Biotechnology R&T team, taking biotechnology programmes from laboratory
development through scale-up, technology transfer and commercial manufacture.
- Lead and
develop the team, setting clear priorities, objectives and development
plans. - Drive
biotechnology programmes from laboratory and pilot scale through to
technology transfer and commercial manufacture. - Develop
effective scale-up and product-recovery strategies, balancing technical,
commercial, quality, safety and sustainability requirements. - Coordinate
internal and external manufacturing partners, ensuring effective technical
transfer, governance and delivery. - Lead a
value-focused biotechnology portfolio, progressing, redirecting or
stopping programmes based on evidence and business potential. - Collaborate
across R&D, Operations, commercial, regulatory, SHE, IP and other
technical teams to deliver integrated programmes. - Build
strong partnerships across Croda’s global biotechnology network and with
universities, technology providers and manufacturing partners. - Ensure high
standards of experimental design, data integrity, technical reporting,
risk management and compliance. - Communicate
programme progress, risks, resource requirements and recommendations to
key stakeholders and leadership teams. - Support the
development of a globally connected and scalable biotechnology capability.
Additional Information
This is a site-based
role, and can be based at any of our sites across EMEA.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues
with our online application process, please email
Why Croda?
At Croda, we believe our people are
our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver
value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have
travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together
diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of
Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an
inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer
focus underpinning all that we do.
You will play an important role in embedding
a safety culture where people look out for one another, feel able to speak up,
and work together to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues,
communities and the environment.
Croda is an
equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from
suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability,
age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity,
religion or belief. #LI-SB1
R&T Manager - Biotechnology in Goole employer: Croda
Croda is an exceptional employer that prioritises its people, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where innovation thrives. As a HR Operations / Payroll Coordinator, you will benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, all while contributing to a sustainable future through smart science. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, Croda is dedicated to helping you succeed in your career.
