Director of Research & Development Job Listing at Kelly Services in Centennial, CO (Job ID US3545355_BH9762436)

Description

Director of Research & Development – Centennial, CO

Type: Direct Hire
Shift: M-F 8a-5p
Pay Rate: 150-180K

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute R&D strategy aligned with company goals.
• Oversee lab operations, ensuring scientific rigor and compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and manage R&D teams to foster innovation and efficiency.
• Act as a scientific spokesperson at industry events.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, academic institutions, industry leaders, and regulatory bodies.
• Guide product development for timely commercialization.

Skills and Requirements:

• PhD or advanced degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Microbiology, Material Science, Biochemistry, Engineering).
• 5+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or related fields.
• Proven track record in managing scientific teams and leading product innovation.
• Background in diagnostics, medical devices, flow cytometry, lateral flow, microbe testing for water, PCR, NGS, RNA/DNA extractions, and isolations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, public speaking, and industry engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Willingness to travel for conferences and industry events.

Key Traits:

• Visionary scientist: Anticipates industry trends and leverages scientific advancements.
• Effective communicator: Translates complex science for non-scientific audiences.
• Innovation driver: Leads the development and launch of science-driven products.
• Team leader: Proven track record of mentoring and managing R&D personnel.
• Collaborative: Works across functions and engages with external partners.
• Modern thinker: Challenges outdated practices and drives modernization with new science.

Position Goals:

• Lead scientific innovation and R&D to transform an established industry.
• Oversee R&D team, lab operations, and serve as an industry thought leader.
• Ensure collaboration between engineering, product, revenue teams, and external engagements.

Success Indicators:

• Recognized industry thought leadership.
• High-performing, innovative R&D team aligned with company objectives.
• Effective product development integrating new scientific discoveries.
• Seamless collaboration with Executive Management, Sales, Marketing, and Operations.

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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