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Director, Surface Chemistry Development

Position expectation is for Hybrid Work with person being onsite multiple days/week. Position to lead teams at both our San Diego, CA and Menlo Park, CA locations.

PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB) is a premier life science technology company that is designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical research resolve genetically complex problems. Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health. Genomics is core to all biological processes, and our advanced genomics tools provide scientists and clinical researchers the insights to better understand biology and health. We are now entering the century of biology and genomics is at the heart of the next revolution. Become part of the new paradigm in gene sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team.

Pacific Biosciences is seeking a talented, driven, and experienced individual to lead a Chip Surface Chemistry Team working on current and next generation devices. The candidate needs to have a passion for Pacific Biosciences technology and mission. They will lead inhouse surface chemistry design, process development, technical supplier engagement and coordination with cross functional departments. The Director will work closely with supply chain, program management, finance, and R&D teams including reagents, chemistry and biochemistry, workflow, instrument engineering, bioinformatics to successfully launch products. The candidate will be required to lead and/or participate in complex projects ranging in product development from ideation of concepts, creating feasibility plans, developing new designs and processes, solving yield issues, managing and preventing excursions and qualifying processes for a full product release. The candidate must be comfortable in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities:

Lead the Surface Chemistry R&D team to introduce new DNA sequencing products from concept to production ramp in our in-house Manufacturing, CMs (Contract Manufacturers) and Suppliers across the globe, in hybrid and fully outsourced models.
Manage and coordinate surface chemistry related activities between all functional groups including Engineering, Chemistry, Optical Design, Fab Process Development, Flow Cell Development, NPI, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing and Operations.
Attract, develop, and retain an engaged Surface Chemistry Team.
Work with the team and other functional groups to identify, prioritize, and act on meeting project timelines and risk management.
Define SOWs and RFQs for development projects ranging from material development, process development, metrology, tooling and equipment needed for R&D on surface chemistry.
Lead and support budgeting, feasibility studies and estimates, quotes for development activities, purchasing capital equipment and tooling for new programs or modifications to existing programs.
Work closely with internal teams and manufacturing partners for product development, qualification, verification and validation activities to support smooth product launches, as well as technology roadmaps to support ongoing product innovation initiatives.
Develop solutions and execute to a technical plan to achieve yield improvements and COGS targets for the integrated process flow.
Deliver project status reviews to PMO, senior management and peers.

Position Requirements:

10+ years of experience in progressively responsible roles in a dynamic and growing organization.
A minimum of 5 years of R&D leadership and management experience with coordinating complex & cross-functional projects.
Industry experience in R&D and Volume Manufacturing environments. Prior experience in advanced surface chemistry development of biochips, consumer electronic devices, MEMS products, Micro-fluidic systems and/or other Bio-Medical Devices preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific and/or engineering discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
Program Management experience is desired, including experience with project management tools, work break-down structure, and resource management.
Familiarity with development and lifecycle for assembled semiconductor devices, medical devices, life sciences labs or semiconductor capital equipment.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 QMS.
Demonstrated background in methods for surface functionalization suitable for biological applications; strong knowledge of analytical techniques used for surface characterization.
Familiarity with wafer level and die level processes such as CVD, Plasma Etch, Lithography, ALD, Spin and Spray Coatings etc.
Familiarity with strategies and methods for surface and assembly process co-development in low and high-volume environments for consumer and medical applications.
Strong presentation, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to travel up to 20% between R&D and Manufacturing sites.

You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

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Salary Range:

$191,300.00 - $258,800.00

Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, proof of COVID vaccination is required for all U.S.-based employees (subject to limited exceptions).

To ensure the health and safety of all PacBio employees and our prospective candidates, we have instituted a virtual interview experience.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

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http://careers@pacificbiosciences.com

for assistance.

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