Project Leader

in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
At DIVERSA we specialize in the formulation and intracellular delivery of
therapeutic molecules, offering them new opportunities to develop into the clinic.
Molecules that otherwise would not reach their site of action, can now be
delivered to the target with their therapeutic properties intact thanks to our
patented delivery technology.
DIVERSA’s ambition is to prompt the development of innovative therapies for
the ultimate benefit of patients, starting a therapeutic revolution.
DIVERSA offers an open position as Project Leader. This position is a unique
opportunity to add value to the growing field of biotechnology in Galicia
company projected to be a reference in the sector of drug delivery and
nanomedicine.
Position Summary
The employee is expected to work on multiple projects, work with a crossdisciplinary team of Scientists. The employee must be a team player who thrives
in a dynamic environment with multiple tasks and aggressive deadlines and
contributes to the general functioning of the R&D department and laboratory,
co-development agreements, and the continued quality standards of laboratory
work set by DIVERSA. The employee will supervise the work lab and contribute
to brainstorming with colleagues and other experts to evaluate new concepts
and ideas in the lab. The employee must have a great positive mind set and
flexibility and tolerance to adapt to changes.
Areas of Responsibility
Supervise and coordinate the activities of the lab team.
Provide support to the lab team in experimental design and data analysis.
Analyze experimental readouts, interpret results, and recommend
appropriate next steps.
Plan, program, organize and supervise the project workflow.
Develop team management tasks with responsibility for results and
deliverables.
Contribute to the development of novel technologies in-house.
Assist in generating intellectual property documents, draft patent
required.
Write and/or review protocols, reports, SOPs and proposals as required.
Responsible for complex decision making and re-evaluation, optimization,
and troubleshooting of methodologies and processes. Provides technical
support to the team and customers (product use, protocols).
Maintain established laboratory policies and procedures, objectives, quality
assurance programs, safety, and compliance standards.
Will support method transfer from R&D to the management team as needed.
Will report activities to the management team as requested.
May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
PhD in Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biology or Chemistry with experience as
a scientist, preferably at a pharmaceutical or biotech company.
Strong practical background in nanomedicine is required. Demonstrated
contribution to the field as evidenced by patents or peer reviewed
publications.
Demonstrated project management and tech transfer skills.
Demonstrated experience working as part of a collaborative team in a crossdisciplinary setting and in supervision of personnel.
Able to work well under pressure during high (peak) workloads and
balancing conflicting demands of high volume versus the quality of results.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
Flexible, collaborative, organized, data-driven, and detail-oriented.
Conditions
Full-time indefinite contract (4 months trial period).
Flexible schedule working hours.
Competitive salary.
An interdisciplinary research environment.
DIVERSA provides excellent opportunities for personal growth.
If you are interested, please send us a one-page CV to

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DIVERSA technologies, S.L., is an equal opportunity employer