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Job Title: Director, Cell Based R&D
Company Name: Aldevron
Location: Fargo, ND United States
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 06/11/2026
Expire Date: 07/11/2026
Job Categories: Executive Management, Research & Development
Job Description
Director, Cell Based R&D

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences,diagnosticsand biotechnology?

AtAldevron, one ofDanahers15+ operating companies, our work saves livesandwereall united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youllthrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Andby harnessingDanahers system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

AtAldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers.As a member of our team,youllhelp bring life-changing innovations to lifeimpactingmillions around the world. We bring together deep scientificexpertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whetheryou'relaunching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potentialone discovery at a time.

Learn about theDanaher Business Systemwhich makes everything possible.

TheDirector,Cell Based R&Dis responsible fordefining and executing the scientific and technical strategy forAldevronsand IDTscell basedplatforms such as plasmid DNA and recombinant protein manufacturing.

This position reports to the VP,PlatformDevelopment,Biologyand Analyticaland is part of the R&D Leadership Team. It is an on-site role in Fargo,NDor Waltham, MA.

In This Role, You Will Have the Opportunity To:

  • Lead innovation and development acrossAldevronscell-based platforms, including plasmid,nanoplasmid,nanoplasmidbackbone, and recombinant protein technologies.

  • Set research priorities,allocateresources, and define scientific outcomes that support strategic business goals and pipeline advancement.

  • Oversee key discovery experiments and development processes to achieve critical product and process milestones.

  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing interdisciplinary R&D team, fostering collaboration, development, and accountability.

  • Drive strategic plans for new products, process improvements, testing, and emerging technologies in molecular biology and protein R&D.

  • Serve as the technical leader for core product and process initiatives, contributing to intellectual property development andmaintainingindustry leadership.

  • Partner cross-functionally and engage directly with clients and external stakeholders to align requirements, support business growth, andidentifynew opportunities.

The essential requirements of the job include:

  • Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in a scientific discipline related toAldevronscore business (Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Chemistry, etc.) and/or a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

  • 12+ years leading corporate R&D and new product development (NPD) or otherwise providing scientific leadership in an industrial setting.

  • Track recordof leading research collaborations with academia and industry.

  • Experience leading teams, including direct supervision of researchers.

  • Cloning techniques, DNA, RNA and Protein experienceisrequired.

  • Proventrack recordof creative scientific accomplishment asevidencedby publication and/or patentrecord.

Travel Requirements

  • Ability to travel up to 25%

It Would BeaPlus if You Also Possess:

  • Proventrack recordofsupporting programs from research toclinicis a plus.

  • Experience supporting GMP environments

Aldevron,a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whetheritsa health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits atDanaher Benefits Info.

Fargo, ND--The annual salary range for this role is $175,000-$200,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Waltham, MA--The annual salary range for this role is $190,000-$215,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offercomprehensivepackage of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.


For more information, visit www.danaher.com.


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