Director, Science & Technology

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.

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/

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;

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.