Head of Formulation Technology

We are looking for a

Head of Formulation Technology

in our strongly growing organization located in Rajamäki, Finland

The role

 You will be leading our formulation team in the R&D department. In order to be successful in this role, you have multi-year experience in R&D leadership and resource management. The primary tasks of this role are:

• Heading the Formulation team within R&D, currently 11 FTE
• Managing the enzyme formulation R&D activities while actively interfacing with other disciplines within R&D and beyond
• Implementing the company and R&D strategy, including Intellectual Property and profitability accounting into the formulation discipline and team.

You work closely with colleagues in and outside of R&D. Your cooperation with the quality control and production departments enables a smooth handover when processes are transferred from R&D to manufacturing.

About You

You have an engineering or a scientist background in biotechnology, biochemistry, or other natural science studies and 5+ years’ work experience, preferably on industrial protein formulation or adjacent technologies. We are looking for demonstrated leadership experience, a track record of successful industrial product and/or technology development projects, and fluent English with good communication skills. Preferably also oral Finnish language skills.

You enjoy creating results through and with people and have a passion for making teams succeed. You also have strong communication and organization skills in being able to lead and collaborate across disciplines as well as external partners. You are a pro-active problem solver and innovator with a clear vision for future developments.

Why us?

We offer you an exciting employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry.  Our international working environment will offer you the opportunity to further develop yourself personally and professionally. You will find a progressive team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility. You will join a modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people. The position is permanent and located in Rajamäki in Nurmijärvi, Finland.

Do we have your attention?

Please send your CV and application via the application button by latest Sep 22nd 2024.

For more information, please contact R&D Director Finland Laura-Leena Kiiskinen via email laura-leena.kiiskinen@roal.fi. You can also contact MPS Consultant Heidi Palo on Monday Aug 19th or Wednesday Aug 21st at 13-14, tel. +358 20 746 9628.