Vice President, Science and Technology

Vice President, Science and Technology

LGC Gaithersburg, MD

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Our high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers' products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality and range.

Our tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimize food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.

LGC's 175+ years of scientific heritage, combined with a track record of innovation and value-enhancing acquisitions, has enabled the company to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. Join us and help us achieve our mission of Science for a Safer World!

Job Description

The Vice President (VP) of Science and Technology plays a pivotal role in driving the organization's technological vision and ensuring that it remains competitive in an ever-evolving innovation landscape. This position involves a blend of strategic planning, leadership, and hands-on management to ensure that the business unit remains at the forefront of innovation and technological advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term strategies for technological and scientific growth, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
• Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of scientists and technologists, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Technology Management: Oversee the acquisition, implementation, and management of technology infrastructure in support of the business unit's 5-year growth strategy.
• Research and Development: Drive the research and development efforts, ensuring that the organization stays ahead of technological trends and advancements. Work closely with Product Management team in developing 5-year NPD and technology funnel.
• Collaboration: Represents the company across LGC sites and businesses and externally at scientific meetings. Serve as a thought leader and representative of the company in external scientific, technology, and industry forums.
• Custom Co-Creation Execution: Work closely with customers, commercial, operations and product management teams in identifying custom co-creation projects and execute them to the customer specifications.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure that all technological initiatives comply with relevant regulations and standards, and that data security and privacy are maintained. Work with patent council, responsible for all IP from filing invention disclosures to patent prosecution for the business unit
• Budget Management: Manage the budget for the science and technology department, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in a biomedical sciences discipline.
• Proven track record at the executive level leading scientific teams.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies in life sciences tool space or in vitro diagnostics space.
• 15+ years of experience in genomics, with proven experience in oligo chemistry/synthesis and genomics technologies (PCR, NGS, automation).
• Knowledge in healthcare and diagnostics preferred.
• Experience with NPD product/process development and manufacture in a cGMP environment for RUO and IVD labelled products.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Successfully published in the peer reviewed literature.
• Experience with IP management.

Additional Information

Pay range for this role is:

Minimum: USD$195,000/ per year

Maximum: USD$292,000/ per year

The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills, and location.

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.