Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

We’re seeking a motivated and skilled Director of our Science & Technology team to join our dynamic team focused on developing innovative products from concept to launch. This individual will play a key role in new and existing research and development activities focused on CBRNe technologies that push boundaries in performance, reliability, and user experience.  This individual will also take a leadership role in the investigation and potential company involvement of relevant government funding opportunities to help establish our lead role in this market.
 

Essential functions—essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Management of the Science & Technology (S&T) function within the Americas Technology organization, comprised primarily of staff and senior-level scientists, including flow-down and management of company and functional goals & objectives
• Participating as individual contributor in multiple R&D and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and advisement in ongoing Sustaining activities
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert for CBRNe-related technologies, including participation in design reviews to internal/external staff and management
• Collaborates routinely and effectively with other (global) SD technical centers of excellence, primarily the CBRNe Portfolio contributors
• Leads the development, execution, and submission of appropriate RFI responses, white papers, and full proposals linked to potential funding opportunities and solicitations; collaborate with technical writers and proposal support personnel as needed
• Establishes and maintains compelling technical partnerships with industrial and academic institutions in support of capabilities and technologies linked to our technology and product roadmaps
• Grows and maintains SDI’s role in thought leadership by remaining abreast of related technology development in the CBRNe field, to include routine participation in conferences, associations, and symposia
• Routinely interfaces with Americas Technology and SDI leadership; concisely communicates technical challenges, advancements, and risks related to CBRNe projects
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with other critical functions, including Operations, Quality, and Service to foster efficient hand-off of technology elements during the product development process
• Manages laboratory assets and facilities to ensure S&T and cross-functional dependencies on these facilities are met; creates and follows through on CAPEX requests for new equipment and capabilities to support NPI projects
• Routinely liaises with HSE (Health, Safety, & Environmental) leadership to ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards
• Works on complex technical issues in which analysis of situations or data requires and in-depth evaluation of variable factors.  Exercise judgement in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Effectively manages human and physical assets to meet the needs of project and program resourcing, including the resolution of people resourcing conflicts with other Technology functional directors
• Leads Intellectual Property (IP) ownership and submission of disclosures for S&T team-related development

Years of Experience:

Minimum of 10 years in relevant scientific research & development environment, with 5 years in people and/or program leadership role.

Education Level:

Advanced degree in Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.) required; Ph.D. preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Technical expertise in industry standard CBRNe technologies, including (but not limited to) ion mobility spectrometry, mass spectrometry, gas-phase sample collection & separations, radiation detection, etc.
• Knowledge of standard data analysis processes and tools.
• Experience in people and/or program management role required.
• Extensive knowledge of standard scientific principles and methodology
• Working knowledge of standard Product Lifecycle Process (PLP) principles.
• Working knowledge and application of current health and safety standards

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $168,631 - $252,931 per year. (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant and alignment with internal and market data.) This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits. For details, please visit the Reward & Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.smithsdetection.com/careers/.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected].

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We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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