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VP, Development

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Canton, MA

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VP, Development – Canton, MA

Headway Corporate Resources LifeSciences Resources currently assisting an

international leader in business intelligence with their search for VP, Development

leading cellular and acellular product development functions.

Main goal is to translate internal and external research opportunities into viable pre-

brands that flow directly into both manufacturing and clinical research. Plan and

direct all aspects of product development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Deliver

innovation via ongoing new product concepts / designs and continuous products

enhancements which align with the goals of the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop an organization of professional scientists to development

company products, on time and within budget, while meeting company business

objectives.

Align department’s skills to present and future business needs. Chart a path to

continuously up-skill the team to meet future challenges.

As a member of the Senior Management team, assist in the development of the

company’s business strategy, culture, organization and processes.

Review and present strategy, plan, and budgets with the Chief Executive Officer and

Executive Management team, and Advisory Boards.

Operate a network of external experts to improve knowledge and efficiencies.

Actively participate in the management and growth of the company's expansive

intellectual property portfolio.

Collaborate with commercial team and research teams to identify and assess

potential markets and make recommendations for new projects.

Lead process development / validation areas and ensure optimal link to

manufacturing as this is essential to our business success.

Strong interaction with Research, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality

Assurance, Project Management and Corporate Development. Extensive involvement

in business development opportunities.

Conduct regular meetings and project reviews with written summaries.

Visit customers and collaborators to share and collect technical information.

Give technical presentations at seminars, conferences and meetings as requested.

Develop and manage the Development budget.

Skills, Competencies, and Education

Demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and

procedures.

Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Strong leadership ability with a sense of urgency to deliver.

Tangible track record of success in developing novel biologic therapeutics.

Significant industry experience in the development of biologics or advanced medical

devices or is required.

10 - 15 years experience in research and development in the field of regenerative

medicine.

Experience with a broad array of analytic techniques so that best commercial

alternatives and opportunities for our technology are considered.

Demonstrated track record of success in identifying new business opportunities.

Strong business, marketing, operational and new product development experience.

International experience desirable.

Strengths in conceptualizing scientific studies, developing and executing projects,

and utilizing analytical skills to produce results.

Track record of successfully recruiting, mentoring, and managing in a very

intellectual, scientific, and team-oriented environment, including interface with the

business, patent, legal, financial groups and commercial.

Proven ability to articulate ideas and plans to both internal (management,

employees, Board of Directors, etc.) and external constituencies (Advisory Boards,

investors, clinicians, scientific meetings.)

PhD or MBA required.

Send cv to Pbennett@headwaycorp.com.

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