Sr. Director, R&D Chemistry

Position Summary
This role can be based in either Durham, NC or St Louis, MO.

Accountable for the strategic leadership, performance, and regulatory compliance of assay, reagent development and lifecycle support within the AST function. Ensures delivery of high-quality, compliant analytical verification and validation outputs that support product development and regulatory submissions. Drives technical direction, resource prioritization, and continuous improvement initiatives, while evaluating emerging diagnostic technologies and ensuring sustained excellence and readiness across the AST organization.
Primary Duties
+ Manage and lead the chemistry department (analytical chemistry and sensor chemistry) to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of activities and deliverables at the program level.
+ Collaborate with AST leadership to monitor project scope, schedule, and budget.
+ Ensure chemistry team compliance with company policies, procedures, an...