DuPont

Healthcare Innovation Technical Lead

DuPont

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Richmond • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Help shape the future of the Tyvek® Roll Goods Business by translating innovation and emerging technologies into differentiated applications and new business opportunities.
  • Work closely with business leadership in a collaborative, global environment to accelerate growth and deliver breakthrough solutions.
  • Identify new application opportunities informed by market trends, customer insights, and unmet needs.
  • Define the technical value proposition, performance targets, and points of differentiation.
  • Lead technical feasibility assessments, including performance, scalability, manufacturability, cost structure, and sustainability considerations.
  • Lead early-stage application development activities and develop test plans and validation strategies.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface for new business initiatives, partnering closely with teams.

Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in R&D, application development, or technical innovation roles.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate customer and market needs into technical solutions.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional technical projects in complex or ambiguous environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in an agile, exploratory, and fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing, or within CDMO/CMO settings, is preferred.
  • Familiarity with innovation funnels and stage-gate processes is preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
R&Dapplication developmenttechnical innovationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingperformance assessmentscalability assessmentcost structure analysissustainability considerationstest plans
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationleadershipagilityexploratory mindsetadaptabilitycross-functional teamworkcustomer insight translationproject managementstrategic thinking
Certifications
MS in ChemistryPhD in ChemistryMS in Chemical EngineeringPhD in Chemical EngineeringMS in Materials SciencePhD in Materials ScienceMS in PhysicsPhD in Physics