Total 2 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Amsterdam - Philips Center

Avantor is looking for a Product Manager to join our Biopharma Production business unit. In this role you will focus on the Biopharma Production Chemicals product line and enable profitable growth for the business unit by assisting Product Management leadership with execution of operational and strategic initiatives. You are responsible for supporting new business opportunities, product line profitability analysis, asset utilization optimization, demand forecasting, and project management for tactical / strategic initiatives.

You will join a global team where you will focus on the European region and you will also travel to customer sites and production sites within Europe (approximately 25% of your time).

What we are looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B. A. / B. S.) in Marketing, Finance, Communications, Sciences or equivalent. 

• Experience: 1-3 years’ experience working in Biopharma Production industry to understand competitive landscape. Five years’ experience working with customers and cross functionally with R & D, manufacturing, regulatory affairs and sales.  Previous experience identifying market opportunities and determining feasibility. 

• IT skills: good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel)

• Language: you communicate fluently in English

• Experience and Knowledge in doing business with a good understanding of strategy development for the biopharma industry

• Product management, marketing strategy and product launch planning skills will also be beneficial.

• You are able to think strategically, while also possessing the tactical skills to implement

• You have the demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities

• You are customer focused and dedicated to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers

• You work with others to execute plans; strong ability to influence others

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Conduct market analysis, competitor analysis, market strategy, and product portfolio strategy for Biopharma markets with a focus on the European region.  Make recommendations to leadership with supporting data to develop and drive the product roadmaps and pipeline strategy for portfolio markets/products.

• Provide support and direction for product line rationalization and support to the supply chain group with implementation for European produced product codes.

• Establish close relationships with customers, field and inside sales to keep abreast of emerging market trends and opportunities and offer support on product related queries and concerns.                                   

• Support timely execution of new product development efforts with focus on value capture and adherence to financial projections.

• Work with marketing communications to develop clear and concise collateral (FAQs, presentations, case studies, white papers, etc.) to assist commercial team in communicating value to customers (both for existing products and new product launches).

• Monitor the product margins ensure profit goals are met; develop and implement plans to optimize profitability.

• Recommend pricing for products in the context of market and competitive conditions, value to customer, pricing strategy, geographic location, product cost, and internal (manufacturing) capability.

• Support monthly S&OP through product line forecast validation and aid in issue resolution.

• Initiate and manage new product set ups and material change management to support the growth and maintenance of EU BPP product line.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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Research Manager – Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery - Georgetown University Medical Center

The  Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery - a joint enterprise of Georgetown University and MedStar National Rehabilitation Network - is designed to develop groundbreaking approaches to restore brain function caused by neurological damage and disease. It focuses on the study of neuroplasticity, the biological process underlying the brain’s ability to learn and develop, and a potential recovery tool in conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and dementias such as Alzheimer’s.

Job Overview

The Research Manager assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a complex, active research laboratory studying language learning and pattern learning in adults and young children. Most studies involve behavioral research, presenting miniature languages that we devise to children and adults in short sessions during which they listen to the language and are then tested on what they have learned. Some of our studies also include running our subjects in the GUMC neuroimaging MRI scanner (non-invasive, not harmful, uses magnetic methods) in a neighboring building in short 6-minute sessions during which they listen to 1-minute blocks of sentences or scrambled sequences of the miniature languages.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participating in the design of experiments, which involve neural computations and fairly complex materials design
• Preparing audio and video stimuli for new experiments
• Contacting undergraduate subjects and day care centers and using Facebook advertising to find adults, children, and families interested in participating in the research
• Scheduling the adult and child subjects
• Running subjects in experiments in the lab, online using Zoom, and in our nearby imaging center
• Analyzing data from the behavioral experiments and learning how to do the basic preprocessing steps of analyzing imaging data
• Writing up detailed summaries of the design and results of each study for our records
• Managing the lab’s REDCap databases, including technical development of new suvey instruments
• Developing and implementing child-friendly computer games in PsychoPy (Python) Work
• Performing other lab research tasks

Work Interactions

Reporting to two professors in the Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery (Neurology affiliated), the Research Manager oversees the conduct of all these studies, reporting to and working with the faculty members on planning, execution, and completion of the studies.

As well, they directly supervise part-time undergraduate student researchers to make these projects run simultaneously and function smoothly for the completion of multiple studies; and works alongside and facilitates the research of graduate students and postdocs.

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

• BA in a cognitive science-related field that includes experience working with children and supervising assistants.
• At least 2 years of experience working in cognitive science or linguistics, including at least 1 year as a research assistant in a lab
• Extensive background in cognitive science, knowledge and use of experimental design, statistics, and interaction with children and adults
• Strong computational skills and programming experience - preferably in Python, JavaScript, and/or R
• Experience creating experiments in PsychoPy or similar platform
• Academic and working knowledge of statistical analyses and experimental design
• Experience and strong skills in interacting with infants, children, and parents

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of formal linguistics
• Experience managing databases and creating survey instruments in REDCap
• Experience in running research studies online
• Experience analyzing behavioral research data

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