INTRODUCTION

The Rare Reagent Development team is looking for an Operations Manager III to manage a process development team responsible for process development, transfer, and stabilization of rare reagent manufacturing processes. The successful applicant will be a strategic leader who can utilize both direct and indirect leadership skills to deliver new products to the market with high quality. Leadership of scientific and engineering staff is a critical aspect of this role. The candidate will collaborate by leading across the organization, plan and execute schedules, and build consensus to drive project goals through effective decision making.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What will you do?

• Manage a highly skilled process development team for new product integration into manufacturing.
• Facilitate scale-up and transfer of proprietary chemical and biological materials (rare reagents) into the manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with an internal and external network of customers, stakeholders, and manufacturers to reach business goals.
• Drive programs to meet milestone deliverables.
• Develop team members by providing timely and effective guidance and mentorship.
• Gain commitment and support for decisions, skillfully utilize change management techniques, and resolve conflict effectively.
• Build and sustain organizational respect and trust at all levels.
• Report to IDEXX’s Westbrook, Maine location at least three times a week.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

What do you need to succeed?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required with a focus in an engineering discipline or technical area. Advanced degree preferred.
• Technical areas of relevance include bioprocess, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, or a related engineering field.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership/management role with 5+ years of management experience.
• Advanced organizational skills: capable of managing and prioritizing a large number of projects and tasks at various stages of development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, test, documentation and quality requirements for in-vitro diagnostic products.
• Result orientation and a sense of urgency to deliver quality results on time and in a highly ethical and professional manner.
• Project management skills with knowledge of all phases of project management and the use of project management tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong scientific documentation and meeting management skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with all employee levels.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Base salary of $132K-$140K based on experience
• Opportunity for an annual bonus
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One
• 5% matching 401k
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to enhancing the health and wellbeing of pets, people, and livestock. With over 10,000 global team members, customers in over 175 countries, and a fast-growing industry - we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us.

We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. You’ll be part of a double-digit growth company in a quickly growing market and we are leading the way forward with innovative products, services, and a strong focus on our customers.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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