Opportunity to establish and run world class bacteriophage R&D facility

R&D Manager position within established high growth company. The R&D Manager will be responsible for establishing and running a cutting edge lab at our headquarter in Lofoten Bio Centre. ACD Pharma is a world leading company at the forefront of bacteriophage research and production, the person in this role will play a crucial role in the next phases of our continued growth.

Taking centre stage, the R&D Manager will build and run our new lab, in addition to building a team of excellent researchers. We are searching for an ambitious, logical and organized mind that is capable of shaping the big picture while running day to day operations at the lab in Lofoten. At the same time you will be supported by, and cooperate with, our established lab in Ås.

The R&D Manager will prepare for the necessary tech-transfer, ensuring that our lab in Lofoten equals the performance of our excellent team in Ås. Subsequently, you will be recruiting, supporting and training the research staff at the new lab. ACD Pharma is a lean organization meaning you will have to juggle multiple assignments while also taking a leadership role within ACD Pharma. The position consists of similar shares of lab work and administrative tasks.

We are evaluating candidates continuously. The right fit for the role and organization is more important than credentials, so if this sounds like a role you see yourself thriving in, do not hesitate to apply.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Establish and run the new lab in Leknes, Lofoten
• Budget and progression responsibility in R&D projects
• Developing project ideas, project applications and offers in collaboration with customers, colleagues and research institutions
• Contributing to recruitment and the development of competence within the department
• Ensuring the preparation of and compliance with relevant SOP ?s
• Ensuring good research ethics and academic standards within the department
• Operation and project status reporting to leadership team

Qualifications

• Higher education in a relevant field such as; microbiology, biotechnology, fermentation technology, molecular technology and similar.
• Project management experience, preferably from a laboratory environment
• Research experience, ideally from private sector
• Team leadership experience
• Knowledge of the aquaculture industry is preferred, but not a prerequisite

Personal traits

You are diligent, systematic and quality-oriented in your work, with good communication and cooperation skills. Sociability and a happy disposition is greatly appreciated at ACD Pharma. We inspire to create a fun workplace without organizational barriers.

We offer

• The opportunity of a lifetime to take part in an exciting new industry and contribute to the development of a technology that can change the world for the better.
• Competitive salary and pension conditions.
• A close knit collegiate workspace within Lofoten Bio Centre, where you will be surrounded by some of the most inspiring companies in Norway.
• A spectacular workplace with an office by the beach, surrounded by magnificent landscape in the beautiful and world-famous Lofoten Islands.

Location:

On-site at Lofoten Bio Centre in Leknes, Lofoten.

For questions about the position, please contact:

Simon Brink, COO

simon.brink@acdpharma.com

+47 409 10 379