Job posting - Director of Research & Development - Medical Cannabis

Director of Research & Development - Medical Cannabis

Research Director

Posted on 02 Jan 2017

Pharmaceutical Industry

Canada, Toronto

JOB DESCRIPTION

Director of Research & Development
Greater Toronto Area
Industry: medical cannabis

This is a newly created role within a fast-growing organization in the medical cannabis industry. The incumbent will possess a strong scientific background paired with a proven track record in leading a team of scientific professionals.

As the Director of Research & Development (R&D), you will be responsible for managing the R&D team, managing the operations of the R&D laboratory facility, and implementing the companies R&D strategic plan. The successful candidate will be a results-driven, team player, capable of working in advanced closed-environment plant production systems, have a thorough understanding of research operations and standard operating procedures, and deep experience with laboratory diagnostic approaches and regulatory compliance. The incumbent will possess strong leadership skills and a well-develop business acumen.

Job Responsibilities

• Leading the organization’s R&D strategy; providing regular updates to the senior leadership team
• Lead the R&D department, including: people management, performance management, budgeting, reporting, business planning, etc.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to project planning, scheduling, allocation of personnel and resources, budgeting, overall supervision of project personnel and invoicing
• Provides technical expertise on a variety of projects under the supervision of the R&D team
• Interprets data or reviews data interpretation by others
• Writes or reviews reports or portions of reports
• Other duties as required

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in plant biology or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a leadership role
• Strong business acumen, including experience with budgeting, people management, team development and planning
• An asset: Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) certification
• Outstanding reliability and organizational abilities
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy
• Reliable, approachable, and respectful demeanor
• Familiarity with federal and provincial legislation and regulations
• A working knowledge of commercial plant breeding and propagation systems is an asset
• A background in closed-environment plant production systems is an asset

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Seniority Level

Director

Industry

• Pharmaceuticals

• Farming

• Research

Employment Type

Full-time

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