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Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services is seeking an accomplished visionary to serve as its Chief Development and Strategic Officer (CDSO). With an annual operating budget of $119 million, Ohel is in a period of significant expansion—locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The Chief Development and Strategic Officer will play an important role in advancing Ohel’s mission by building philanthropic capacity and expanding national visibility.
Position Overview
Reporting to the CEO and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Chief Development and Strategic Officer will lead fundraising and development strategy while contributing to broader organizational national growth initiatives and in support of operating, capital, and endowment funding. Ohel’s headquarters are located in Flatbush, Brooklyn The Chief Development and Strategic Officer must live in NY or NJ. This is a Hybrid job
Responsibilities
- Execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports Ohel’s operating, capital, and endowment needs.
- Cultivate and secure major gifts, with a strong emphasis on unrestricted and transformational funding
- Partner with other members of the senior team to strategize and execute plans for further expansion of Ohel’s programs and services on a national level.
- Introduce and engage new donors, foundations, and philanthropic partners across multiple regions.
- Partner with and inspire Board members and senior volunteers to strengthen fundraising outcomes.
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing development team.
- In collaboration with other senior team leaders, leverage technology, public speaking, and social media to support the organization.
Qualifications:
- A proven and substantial track record in fundraising, including major gifts, unrestricted funds, and capital campaigns.
- Experience managing a development staff.
- Experience presenting donors with opportunities to support social service community Programs.
- Experience engaging nonprofit Boards and senior leaders across business and professional sectors.
- Strong strategic thinking, organizational development, and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building abilities.
- Experience leveraging technology and digital platforms to support development and outreach.
The CABB Group is a leading Crop Science contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), supplying customized active ingredients. CABB also offers high-complexity and high-purity chemical ingredients to customers in the Life Sciences and Performance Materials markets. The company operates five production sites in Pratteln (Switzerland), Kokkola (Finland), Cologne and Gersthofen (Germany), Jining (China). With around 1,000 employees, CABB recorded an annual turnover of €604 million in the 2024 financial year.
For our North American division based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, we are seeking to fill the following position as soon as possible:
Business Development Manager 100% (m/f/x)
The Business Development Manager – Life Sciences is responsible to drive growth in the North American pharmaceutical market. This role focuses on new customer acquisition, strategic account development, and expansion of our presence in the life sciences and specialty chemicals sectors. The job holder will work closely with global sales, operations, and manufacturing teams to implement our global life sciences strategy, with a particular focus on the emerging oligonucleotide value chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and acquire new customers while expanding opportunities within existing accounts
- Analyze the North American life sciences and pharmaceutical market to identify growth opportunities
- Build and maintain a strong industry network, particularly in the oligonucleotide value chain
- Manage and coordinate the full sales cycle with internal teams including Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Legal, and Customer Service
- Develop strategic account plans and growth strategies
- Support the annual budgeting and sales planning process
- Deliver accurate demand forecasting and achieve defined revenue targets
- Lead commercial negotiations including strategic partnerships and long-term supply agreements and represent the company at customer meetings, conferences, and industry events
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
- 5+ years of business development or sales experience in specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical ingredients, or life sciences
- Strong network in the pharmaceutical, CDMO, and specialty chemicals industry
- Experience selling to the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Strong understanding of regulated markets and value-based selling
- Demonstrated experience with strategic negotiations, partnerships, and long-term agreements
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth and managing key accounts
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel for customer meetings and industry events
Your opportunity - what we offer
- A responsible and varied role
- Attractive remuneration
- Paid time off including vacation and holidays
- Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
- Medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability, accidental, death or dismemberment insurance
We are looking forward receiving your application!
Preferred Location
East-North-Central, South Atlantic, Middle Atlantic, New England
Your contact
CABB GmbH
Iris Achten
Position Overview
• The Talent Development Contractor plays a pivotal role in administration and onboarding support, assessing development needs, developing curriculum design, learning content, reporting and facilitation across North America. This role is responsible for executing high-impact training programs that align with organizational goals, foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence, and ensure consistency and alignment with brand standards throughout new hire learning journeys.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Development Programs
• Partner with the Talent Development and Learning Manager to create, develop and deliver leadership development, targeted development, learning, functional training, and compliance initiatives.
• Create on demand learning paths and highlight soft skills programs that align with competencies, and compliment specific business goals.
• Track participant engagement, attendance, and develop plans for actionable feedback.
Onboarding & New Hire Experience
• Gather and process prework and logistics for onboarding programs.
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to continue evolving onboarding content.
• Complete badging process
Learning Technology & Systems Administration
• Troubleshoot LMS issues, manage enrollments.
• Provide user support and promote LMS engagement on Drive Online.
• Analyze data to inform future training strategies.
• Compile training metrics and create dashboards to evaluate effectiveness.
Content Development & Instructional Design
• Develop and update learning materials using tools like Articulate, Canva, and PowerPoint.
• Create micro learnings and digital assets, job aids, and toolkits.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy.
Program Delivery & Support
• Coordinate all aspects of training delivery: communications, materials, logistics, and technology.
• Coordinate the administration and tracking of 360 feedback for leaders.
• Serve as the primary contact for learners and facilitators.
• Ensure completion of prerequisites and prework.
• Support ad-hoc learning and participate in designated HR team projects.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years experience in learning and development experience, career development, adult learning theory, and growth mindset concepts
• 7-10 years of program management experience
• 7-10 years effectively developing curriculum development, facilitation, and program management
• 7 – 10 years experience with 360 assessments, certification preferred
• 5 - 7 years experience with talent development technologies including Adobe Suite, AI productivity tools, and content creation platforms.
• Strong collaborative teamwork yielding strong internal programs
• Work ethic demonstrating accountability, creativity, self-discipline and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation skills and influencing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and LMS platforms, SuccessFactors preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Data literacy with the ability to analyze and visualize data enabling data-driven decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified facilitator in either, DiSC, EQi, Gallup
• Familiarity with job frameworks, and competency models.
• HR Generalist or Business Partner experience is a plus
• German language skills are a plus
Key Competencies
• Passion for learning and instructional innovation.
• Strong project management
• Clear and engaging communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Discretion in handling sensitive data.
Company: Always Alpha
Always Alpha is a modern talent management firm fully focused on the limitless potential of women's sports. Founded by Olympic legend Allyson Felix and led by CEO Cosette Chaput, the first-of-its-kind firm is designed to elevate athletes, broadcasters, coaches and change-makers who are breaking barriers, owning their voices and creating a better future on and off the field of play. Always Alpha is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Position Overview:
Always Alpha is seeking motivated, curious and entrepreneurial Summer Interns to support Business Development, Events and Cross-Media strategic initiatives during a critical growth phase.
This is a high-impact, hands-on internship designed for candidates interested in women’s sports, evolving media, brand partnerships and entrepreneurship. Interns will work closely with senior leadership and talent managers, contributing directly to revenue-generating initiatives, event strategy and business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Project
- Lead concepting, development and execution of key strategic summer-long projects culminating in final team presentations to leadership
Business Development & Sales Support
- Assist in building, maintaining and tracking sales opportunities, partnership pipelines and active conversations
- Research and identify brand partners aligned with major cultural and sports moments
- Support outbound pitching efforts, proposal development and follow-ups
Events & Corporate Hospitality
- Support planning and development of events and corporate hospitality experiences
- Assist with guest list curation, brand research and pitch materials
- Support development of event concepts tied to cultural moments (US Open, WNBA All Star, NWSL Finals, etc.)
- Provide execution support before and during key events
Media & Content Growth
- Assist with content planning and calendars across social, digital and emerging media
- Research women’s sports creators, media opportunities and platform trends
- Support growth experiments and audience-building initiatives
- Support Alpha affiliate platforms
Ideal Candidate
- A strong advocate for women’s sports with a clear understanding of the sports and media landscape
- Entrepreneurial self starter who thrives in a fast paced, startup environment
- Passionate about storytelling, brand building and creating meaningful moments for talent
- Interested in business development, partnerships, events and entrepreneurship
- Highly organized, proactive and able to manage multiple workstreams at once
- Clear and confident communicator with strong attention to detail and follow through
- Curious, collaborative and eager to learn
- Excited to take ownership and ask thoughtful questions
- Comfortable navigating a fast moving environment where priorities shift and ambiguity is part of the work
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team
Requirements
- Rising senior or recent college graduate
- Strong interest in women’s sports, media, marketing and business
- Experience with research, presentations or content creation is a plus
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Notion, Canva and social platforms preferred
Details
- Location: Los Angeles or New York City
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Compensation: $17/hour, 32 hours per week
This role mentors other professional development staff and plays a critical role in developing and implementing system-wide educational strategies.
The Senior NPD Specialist supports the onboarding, orientation, and ongoing competency of nursing staff while cultivating a culture of continuous learning and excellence in practice.
Responsibilities:
* The Senior NPD specialist advances the profession by contributing to the professional development of others, supporting collaborative relationships and supporting life-long learning.
* Uses the educational design process to bridge the knowledge, skills and practice gaps identified through needs assessment.
* Influences the inter-professional practice and learning environments, the NPD specialty, and the profession of nursing and healthcare through collaboration with leadership in planning and decision making to achieve desired results.
* Actively works to transform processes at all levels through inspiration, initiation, adoption and sustainment of and adaptation to change using project management and improvement processes.
* Promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and the use of evidence to advance NPD practice, guide clinical practice and improve patient care.
* Actively supports, promotes, and demonstrates nursing professional development as a nursing practice specialty through promotion of research, EBP, and QI.
* Supports the transitions of nurses and other healthcare team members across learning and practice environments, roles and professional stages.
* Other duties as required.Other information:Technical Expertise
* Experience in project management with interdisciplinary team is required.
* Experience in data analysis and presentations is required.
* Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
* Experience in healthcare is preferred.
* Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.Education and Experience
* Education: BSN required.
Master's degree in nursing or related field required.
* Certification: Registered Nurse licensure is required; BLS certification is required; PALS certification may be required by area of service.
Professional nursing certification required.
* Years of relevant experience: Minimum 4 years required.
* Years of experience supervising: None.Part Time FTE: 0.600000 Status: Onsite
Capital and Development Project Coordinator
Job ID
2026-3155
Job Locations
US-MA-Newton
Department
Administrative
Overview
The Capital and Development Project Coordinator provides support for the Asset Management and Development groups. This role focuses on reporting, planning, documentation, task tracking, and administration. The ideal candidate works independently and collaboratively, interacting with property-level, regional, and corporate leaders across multiple operators. The position requires strong organization, communication, and Excel skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Capital Planning & Reporting (Primary Focus ~70%):
- Maintain shared trackers, files, and document repositories for both the Development and Asset Management teams.
- Coordinate with Asset Management and Development groups to collect required documentation and monthly/quarterly updates.
- Prepare recurring reporting packages for internal Asset Managers, including monthly and quarterly capex activities.
- Ensure timely submission of reporting deliverables, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
- Document management for capital planning files, approvals, and audit support.
- Maintain databases and files (e.g., development projects, financing deals).
- Assist with preparation for internal and external presentations related to capital planning and asset performance.
Operational Support (~30%):
- Coordinate meetings and calls, including scheduling, agendas, and distribution of materials.
- Track follow up and open items from meetings.
- Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems for Asset Management.
- Assist Development team as needed with close out items for projects.
- Maintain database for tracking certificates of insurance for development projects.
- Maintain contact sheets and organizational information for operators, asset managers, project teams, and property leadership.
- Support team communications, including large-scale operator correspondence and responses to property inquiries.
Additional Duties:
- Complete miscellaneous requests as needed across the Asset Management and Development departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.
- One to two years of experience in Commercial Real Estate or Property Management-related position.
- Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and other Windows applications.
- Experience with Yardi is preferred, but not required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. An assessment will be administered for computer and communications skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to take initiative and proactively keep projects on schedule.
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- A team player with a client service attitude toward immediate team and company members.
- Impeccable follow-up skills and commitment to keeping staff informed of the status of projects and completed tasks.
- The ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, particularly with sensitive non-public information.
- Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.
Total Rewards
The RMR Group offers an extensive total rewards package to ensure that your benefits align with your needs. Employees who work at least 21 hours per week are eligible to participate in The RMR Group's benefits plans, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plans (FSA)
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
- Holidays, Vacation & Sick Time
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Matching Gift Program
- Wide Array of Voluntary, Employee-Paid Benefits to choose from including Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection & Pet Insurance
The estimated base compensation range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 per year. RMR considers several components including an individual's skills, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and market data.
Company Overview
The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR) is a leading U.S. alternative asset management company, unique for its focus on commercial real estate (CRE) and related businesses. RMR's vertical integration is strengthened by nearly 900 real estate professionals in more than 30 offices nationwide who manage approximately $40 billion in assets under management and leverage more than 35 years of institutional experience in buying, selling, financing and operating CRE. RMR benefits from a scalable platform, a deep and experienced management team and a diversity of real estate strategies across its clients. RMR has been recognized by The Boston Globe as a "Top Place to Work", by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an "ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year" and ranked by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) as having one of the highest number of BOMA 360 designated properties in its portfolio. RMR is headquartered in Newton, MA and was founded in 1986.
RMR's mission is to create long term value for our clients by managing their investments and assets "like we own it" - an approach that consistently and repeatedly generates opportunities for all our employees, investors and stakeholders. We are guided by six core values:
- Integrity at Our Core.
- Perform Passionately and Effectively.
- Inspired Thinking.
- Like We Own It.
- Power of We.
- Mutual Respect.
Visit our website to learn more about what makes The RMR Group a rewarding place to build a career.
Follow RMR on LinkedIn and Instagram @thermrgroup.
The RMR Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods - and eventually people - move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.
As a Supplier Development Engineer at Reliable Robotics, you'll play a critical role in developing and continuously improving all aspects of our mechanical supplier engineering processes to meet design, regulatory, and business requirements (including safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery). This is a growing team of highly motivated people passionate about delivering quality products and services on time, with unquestionable value. You will be responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and troubleshooting all machining and sheet metal products, conducting design for excellence (DFx) reviews, and developing the processes and infrastructure to help the business scale. The projects you work on will set the foundation for how the business operates for years to come. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a safety-critical environment that takes automated aviation systems from prototype to production in a hands-on environment.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure they meet or exceed manufacturing, testing, inspection, quality, performance, and reliability requirements
Develop design for excellence (DFx) processes, and conduct reviews to evaluate designs for cost, producibility, inspectability, consistency, adequacy, accuracy, and conformance to requirements
Develop supplier qualification processes and conduct regular reviews
Collaborate with design, quality, and certification teams to embed producibility/manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation in all phases of product development (e.g., prototype, R&D, certification, and production)
Develop quality control plans and inspection infrastructure, including dimensional inspection and functional testing
Develop and ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, quality management systems, and engineering change orders
Develop processes to ensure accurate, current, and complete documentation (work instructions, inspections, tests, records, etc.) is utilized and maintained
Lead root-cause analysis and implement timely corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and reliability
Basic Success Criteria
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a related field of study
5+ years of manufacturing, design, and/or testing experience
2+ years of experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, such as NX and Teamcenter
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience
Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) experience
Preferred Success Criteria
Experience with CNC machinery (lathe, mill, waterjet, laser cutter, EDM)
Precision sheet-metal or plastic molding tooling design experience
Experience with industry or regulatory requirements such as AS9100, CFR 14 CFR 21.137, and/or 14 CFR Part 145
Research and Development (R&D) or New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
Previous leadership or management experience
Prior experience in troubleshooting, repairing, setting up, and operating complex hardware in a safety-critical environment
Our team is passionate about delivering on our commitments, solving hard problems, continuously improving, and helping the business succeed. We are constantly reevaluating our technologies, products, and capabilities. If you are a lifelong learner, you will love this environment. Get in on the ground floor and help us build the company.
This role will be located at our facility in Mountain View, California.
Must be willing to travel 25% of the time.
This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.
All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.
At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Compensation Range: $132K - $200K
Apply for this Job*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Engineering Sr Analyst, Engineering Analyst, or Engineering Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*
Summary:
The Digital Standards Guide (DSG) team is responsible for the development, maintenance, and evolution of Securian's enterprise design system - delivering reusable, accessible, and brandaligned UI components used across digital experiences. Our work enables consistency, efficiency, and highquality user experiences by partnering closely with UX, design, accessibility, and product teams. We support the full lifecycle of components, from discovery and design through development, testing, accessibility validation, and documentation.
We are seeking a FrontEnd Development Engineer who is passionate about building accessible, scalable, and usercentered interfaces. In this role, you will develop and support DSG components and patterns that empower product teams across the organization. You will work closely with design, accessibility consultants, and product partners to ensure solutions meet brand standards, usability best practices, and technical excellence.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Develop, test, review, and maintain frontend components and patterns using HTML, CSS/Sass, JavaScript, and ARIA to meet accessibility standards.
Build reusable, flexible, and scalable UI components and patterns aligned to DSG guidelines and Securian's brand.
Support the component lifecycle, including intake, development, QA, accessibility audit, iteration, and release.
Collaboration & Partnership
Work closely with UX designers, accessibility specialists, analytics partners, and product teams to build solutions that meet user needs.
Participate in design reviews, provide engineering perspective, and advise teams adopting DSG components.
Partner with product teams to identify improvements and ensure successful implementation across applications.
Documentation & Guidance
Contribute to technical documentation, usage guidance, best practices, and migration/support materials for developers and designers.
Assist in maintaining and improving internal DSG resources, including documentation sites and onboarding materials.
Continuous Improvement
Stay up to date on modern frontend standards, accessibility guidelines, and design system best practices.
Identify opportunities to enhance component quality, performance, scalability, and accessibility.
Qualifications:
2+ years of experience with frontend development using HTML, CSS/Sass, and JavaScript.
Strong understanding of semantic markup, accessibility fundamentals, and ARIA.
Experience building reusable, maintainable frontend components or UI patterns.
Proficiency with version control systems (preferably Git, GitHub).
Ability to selfmanage workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Clear verbal and written communication skills; strong collaboration mindset.
Creative problemsolver with a resultsoriented approach.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with design systems or component library development.
Knowledge of WCAG 2.x guidelines and experience writing Level AAcompliant code.
Experience with modern build tools such as npm,Webpack, Rollup, or Vite.
Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
Experience writing automated tests (unit, visual regression, accessibility).
Experience with CSS preprocessors or frameworks (LESS, Sass).
Familiarity with Web Components and componentdriven architectures.
#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
$72,000.00 - $134,000.00Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
Mental Wellness and Disability
Pride at Securian Financial
Securian Young Professionals Network
Securian Multicultural Network
Securian Women and Allies Network
Servicemember Associate Resource Group
For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Duration: 17+ Months
Location: Foster Coty, CA94404
Client's Process Technologies & Development team is seeking a highly motivated contractor to play a foundational role in establishing and operationalizing a new Primary Container Development Laboratory. This role is ideal for a hands-on individual who enjoys building systems from the ground up and maintaining high standards of scientific rigor.
The contractor will support the setup of the new lab facility, ensure equipment is properly installed, qualified, and maintained, and develop organizational systems to keep laboratory operations running smoothly. The role also involves operating a wide range of laboratory equipment, designing and executing high-quality experiments, supporting method readiness, and maintaining scientific excellence.
This position directly supports development workflows involving container closure systems, device interface evaluations, product compatibility studies, and process characterization.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations & Equipment Expertise
- Support the setup and launch of the new Process Technologies & Development lab, including workspace organization, equipment installation support, and qualification readiness.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a broad range of primary container and analytical laboratory equipment, including:
- Leak detection systems
- Headspace analyzers
- Optical and particle counting microscopes
- MicroCT scanners
- Automatic filling equipment
- Filtration and mixing tanks
- Balances and related instrumentation
- Independently refine and develop laboratory processes and equipment workflows to improve efficiency, robustness, and usability.
- Maintain accurate equipment logs, calibration records, and instrument readiness documentation.
- Ensure laboratory organization, including consumables tracking, chemical inventory, and compliance with safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
- Partner with Facilities, Metrology, EH&S, and cross-functional Process Development teams to support seamless lab operations and timely issue resolution.
Scientific Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Apply sound scientific judgment in planning and troubleshooting experimental studies.
- Support method development, workflow optimization, and evaluation of new technologies relevant to primary container development and characterization.
- Drive continuous improvement in lab workflows, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain a culture of cleanliness, organization, and scientific excellence within the laboratory.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on laboratory experience (academic or industry) with strong familiarity in equipment operation and laboratory best practices.
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing experiments with strong attention to detail and scientific rigor.
- Excellent organizational skills with a proven ability to maintain a clean, structured, and efficient laboratory environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting laboratory setup, including equipment installation, qualification, and initial operational readiness.
- Familiarity with a broad range of laboratory equipment, including routine operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Experience with studies involving:
- Container Closure Integrity (CCI)
- Extractables and Leachables
- Device-drug interface evaluations
- Fill-finish operations
- Ability to design and refine lab workflows that improve efficiency and usability across teams.
- Prior experience working within cross-functional development teams.
Why Join Us?
This contract role offers the opportunity to support high-impact development programs, expand technical expertise in primary container development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams working on advanced drug product development. The role directly contributes to ensuring the delivery of safe, stable, and high-quality medicines to patients.
Location: Akron, OH (Hybrid)
Direct Hire
Description:
In this role as Lead Business Development, you will provide leadership in the market strategy focused on the growth of Gas Distribution & Storage's (GDS) Industrial segment in Ohio. You will be in the forefront of all aspects of providing an excellent customer experience with Client's existing industrial customers, helping them grow and collaborating as a strategic partner to meet their business goals while growing Client's revenue and system to support their needs.
- What you will do:
Lead with vision: Develop and implement long-term account strategies for high-value industrial customers to enhance growth and retention. - Lead the full sales cycle: From prospecting and solution development to closing, project execution and long-term relationship management.
- Be the voice of the customer: Anticipate needs, identify emerging trends, and influence internal teams to deliver improved solutions that meet and exceed expectations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with operations, engineering, regulatory, marketing, and customer service teams to deliver integrated, customer-centric solutions.
- Coach and develop: Lead a high-performing team of sales professionals, empowering their growth through mentorship, feedback, and clear performance metrics.
- Monitor and optimize: Track performance against sales targets, customer satisfaction, revenue growth, and operational effectiveness. Use data to inform strategy.
Internally, this role is titled as Manager, Key Accounts. - Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:
Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to work in tight spaces. - Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:
Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.
Schedule: Flex Work
Client provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Client's FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start or end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.
Engage externally: Represent Client in key industry events, regulatory discussions, and customer forums to strengthen our position as a market leader.
Requirements
- A strategic leader with 10+ years of experience in business development, preferably in utilities or energy industry.
- Extensive experience in people leadership and/or large initiatives
- Exceptional communication and influence skills without authority when presenting to C-suite executives.
- Demonstrated success in a target-based environment, achieving sales and market development goals.
- Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or related field.
Knowledge and exposure to regulators, intervenors, competitors and other players in the industry and utilities ecosystem. - Through the eyes of your customer, you can see the bigger picture and can develop comprehensive plans to achieve results.
Working conditions:
- Mainly office based with approximately 20% travel within Ohio.
- A valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required.
- Benefits - Regular Employees
- PPO & HSO plans (only HSA if participate in the HSO)
- Benefits coverage starts on Day 1
- 11 US Paid Holidays + 2 personal holidays per year
- Paid vacation - starting at 3 weeks per year
- Military Leave
Retirement Savings:
- 401(k) savings plan with company contributions - 3 yr vesting