Summary You will be responsible for leading the Pathogens of Concern Program within the Institutional Solutions Innovation Microbiology team and the successful design, advancement and delivery of pathogen focused strategies to support Diversey's cleaning and hygiene solutions - from program definition and research through to actionable insights. You will provide program level leadership for microbiology initiatives from ideation through delivery, enabling direction for purposeful innovation of future sustainable cleaning and hygiene solutions that address customer needs.
Responsibilities- Lead the Pathogens of Concern program within Innovation Microbiology, overseeing study design, execution, and interpretation of results with appropriate attention to detail and quality levels.
- Manage program-level initiatives to ensure successful delivery through integrated planning, resource prioritization and alignment, testing coordination, lab capabilities, equipment requirements and budget oversight.
- Drive effective engagement with key stakeholders by organizing meetings to communicate program progress, updates, and key learnings.
- Provide direction and translate microbiology insights into actionable guidance for scientists to explore and develop more targeted solutions.
- Demonstrate deep understanding of hygiene products, performance and efficacy testing, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Coach and support team members via regular 1:1's and team meetings.
- Provide input into defining long-term strategy and future deliverables for Microbiology innovation areas.
- Monitor industry and market trends to identify emerging pathogen-related opportunities and risks.
Qualifications - Master's degree in Microbiology, or related field; PhD preferred
- 3+ years' experience leading scientific projects or research
- Proven experience and expertise in evaluating the efficacy of microbial control agents through study design, execution, and interpretation of data across a variety of test methods.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and solve complex scientific challenges through the application of experimental design principles, research statistics, and creative problem-solving.
- Strong leadership skills to engage people, effectively prioritize work, and drive on-time project delivery to plan.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with stakeholders.
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,530.00 and $137,181.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.
