Hesperos is seeking an individual with senior-level MPS experience in an academic and/or (preferably) industry role. Reporting directly to the CEO (within a matrix structure with the CSO), the successful candidate will be a member of the corporate leadership team and be responsible for directing delivery operations, supervising a team of more senior-level scientists as well as supporting business development efforts and corporate strategic initiatives. The operational leader must have a solid understanding of the overall MPS (and related) landscape and possess exceptional communication and organizational skills, have a solid understanding of project and financial management and be comfortable juggling multiple assignments in an agile working environment.
Hesperos, Inc. is a recognized leader in the microphysiological systems (MPS), organ-on-a-chip, arena. As the original Human-on-a-Chip® company, we operate as a preclinical contract research organization (CRO) helping our biopharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries clients accelerate their product development programs in a capital efficient manner by providing results that often cannot be gleaned from conventional animal testing.
Hesperos is a staunch supporter of the global “3-R” initiative to replace, reduce and refine the use of animals for biopharmaceutical testing; instead, we use human-derived cells to provide more meaningful, translatable clinically meaningful insights. Hesperos’ Human-on-a-Chip, multi-organ, in vitro, platform replicates the functional aspects of human physiology by providing unprecedented visibility into how the human body will respond to a variety of agents from the functional efficacy and safety standpoints.
Position Overview
Hesperos is seeking an individual with senior-level MPS experience in an academic and/or (preferably) industry role. Reporting directly to the CEO (within a matrix structure with the CSO), the successful candidate will be a member of the corporate leadership team and be responsible for directing delivery operations, supervising a team of more senior-level scientists as well as supporting business development efforts and corporate strategic initiatives.
The operational leader must have a solid understanding of the overall MPS (and related) landscape and possess exceptional communication and organizational skills, have a solid understanding of project and financial management and be comfortable juggling multiple assignments in an agile working environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Drive operational effectiveness across the delivery organization, including establishing new offerings, refining existing capabilities, and have primary responsibility for optimizing budgeting and maximizing utilization.
· Have ultimate responsibility for programs run by the delivery organization including coordinating internal, client and external partner logistics and administrative duties—as well as contributing to and approving periodic updates and final reports.
· Lead external assessments of technology, competitive landscape assessments, supplier evaluations, and other responsibilities.
· Support business development efforts for new and existing clients and support the execution of, and/or deliver, presentations to clients.
· Serve as a supervisor and mentor to the delivery organization.
· Contribute expertise and thought leadership to enhance operational tactics, attract and retain clients and contribute to strategic initiatives.
· (Co-)author papers, make presentations at industry, medical and regulatory meetings.
Education & Experience
· Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, an advanced degree is preferred (and a doctorate is a plus).
· Minimum of 7 years performing experimentation in the MPS arena (industry experience is a strong plus), including at least 5 years of leadership experience managing and supervising teams of scientists (and technicians).
· Demonstrated track record of authorship on publications, abstracts, posters and making presentations at academic, industry, medical and/or regulatory meetings.
Essential Skills & Competencies
· Strong problem solving, time management, and critical thinking skills.
· Well-honed verbal, written and listening communication skills.
· Highly focused on collaboration and cross-disciplinary engagement with internal colleagues, external partners, suppliers, consultants and clients.
· Sensitivity to working in a diverse internal and global environment, respectfully acknowledging differences in personalities and work styles.
· Strong emotional intelligence; and capable of satisfactorily resolving conflicts with diplomacy and empathy.
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Hesperos offers a comprehensive total rewards package consisting of salary and benefits such as:
· Paid Time Off
· Medical, dental, and vision coverage
· Short- and long-term disability
· Equity
· Life insurance
· Relocation benefits may be considered for this role