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Center Director for Bioengineering and Biomanufacturing

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$273K/yr - $346K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to lead the Center for Bioengineering and Biomanufacturing (CBB). The role involves establishing CBB as a nationally recognized research hub focused on advancing capabilities to solve materials security and bioresilience challenges.

Publishing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop a vision, strategy and implementation plan towards establishing CBB as a nationally recognized capability

Lead the Biomaterials and Biomanufacturing capability at LLNL by integrating synthetic biology and engineering competencies from across LLNL

Develop and maintain a cohesive Biomeasurement capability, integrating fundamental biosciences/biotechnology with engineering advances in sensing, microfluidics and robotics

Champion and lead independent assessment of the key capabilities in CBB and develop a plan to prioritize stewardship

Leverage computational expertise specifically, predictive design of proteins, data sciences and AI/ML to accelerate mission impact

Establish formal relationship with the advanced materials and manufacturing capability at LLNL with special focus on materials-of-interest to national security, 3D printing of biomaterials, bioreactors/scale-up, and robotics

Develop and maintain effective relationships to prioritize the vision for the Center, including pertinent stakeholders within PLS and Engineering Leadership

Support networking and outreach for Center members

Develop and strengthen external (academia, industry) and internal strategic relationships

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

BioengineeringBiomanufacturingSynthetic biologyAI/MLProgram developmentFinancial oversightTeam leadershipCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Master's degree or PhD in bioengineering, biosciences, or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Extensive experience in business/program development with federal sponsors and/or industrial partners. Experience obtaining sustained funding. Experience with financial and budget oversight

Extensive experience leading, managing, and directing a large, diverse multidisciplinary and high-visibility team, building positive and collaborative working relationships among a wide range of scientific, technical, operational, and administrative staff, customers, and stakeholders

Extensive experience developing and implementing creative solutions to a diverse range of highly complex technical problems that may have impact beyond the Laboratory

Expert-level written, verbal communication, facilitation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills necessary to deliver presentations, prepare written reports, influence change, negotiate, interact, and collaborate with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and other technical and administrative staff

Ability to travel, as necessary, to interact with stakeholders, sponsors, and collaborators