Top 36 Director of science Jobs in Chicago, Il

Deputy Associate Laboratory Director - Operations
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $287,885.00 - $449,099.82 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Public speaking
- Organizational skills
Director Lab Operations - Americas
UL Solutions —Northbrook, IL
- $176,000 - $235,000 a year
- Holidays
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Executive Dir. of the Illinois Center for Ed. Equity
Chicago State University —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
- Master's degree
Division Director, Experimental Operations and Facilities
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $253,997.00 - $396,235.71 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 11+ years
- Senior level
Assistant Director of Research Operations
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $89,250 - $115,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Situational Decision-making Program Director
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 7 years
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Director, National Security Institute
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $253,997.00 - $396,235.71 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- English
- Analysis skills
Senior Director, Research & Development
Tempus —Chicago, IL
- $173,000 - $245,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
Head of Research
BiomeSense —Chicago, IL
- $125,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Division Director, X-ray Science Division
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $253,997.00 - $396,235.71 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Software development
R&D Assay Director - Accellix
bioMérieux —Lombard, IL
- $195,000 - $255,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Research Director, Industry Contracts & Health Programs
Illinois Institute of Technology —Chicago, IL
- $120,000 - $180,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 11+ years
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
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Director of Toxicology
Frontage Laboratories —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Director
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $253,997.00 - $396,235.71 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 11+ years
- Doctor of Philosophy
Senior Director, Functional Genomics & Organoid Systems Biology
Tempus —Chicago, IL
- $190,000 - $270,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Medicine
- Pass drug screening
- 8 years
- Health insurance
Director of Research, Development & Product Innovation
UTLX —Chicago, IL
- $159,300 - $194,700 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Principal Data Scientist - Director, Lean Analytics
Capgemini —Chicago, IL
- $118,218 - $270,050 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Senior level
- AI
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Associate Director of Biostatistics
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Deputy Division Director for the Nanoscience & Technology Division
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $202,125 - $315,315 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
Principal Data Scientist - Director, Lean Analytics
Capgemini Sogeti —Chicago, IL
- $118,218 - $270,050 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Senior level
- AI
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Deputy Associate Laboratory Director - Operations

Argonne National Laboratory -
Lemont, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$287,885.00 - $449,099.82 a year

Qualifications

Project development phase management
Change management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing projects
Customer satisfaction improvement
Cross-functional communication
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Responsible for providing leadership for a major science and technology area consisting of multi-disciplinary activities and/or may serve as a key member of the Directorate leadership team working directly with Associate Lab Directors or other senior managers. Provides a combination of strategic, operational and technical / functional leadership to staff within one or across divisions. This description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:

In this position, you will lead directorate-wide activities to ensure the sustained operational excellence of Photon Sciences, the Advanced Photon Source and its user program, and in support of the R&D activities in the directorate. You will develop operational strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives of PSC and the Argonne Laboratory. This role will include oversight of the APS Engineering Support (AES) Division, oversight of Project Management, Finances and HR, and strong partnerships with both the Accelerator Systems Division (ASD), and X-ray Science Division (XSD). You provide organizational leadership for strategic and operational activities involving: operational fiscal management; environment, safety, health & quality assurance; IT and systems planning; major infrastructure/space planning; HR/workforce planning; quality program review/reporting; and directorate communications.

You will have a critical role in assuring PSC’s success against a broad range of strategic and tactical performance requirements.

The incumbent provides leadership and has focused responsibility on key initiatives, projects, and/or programs that are directorate-wide in scope and works hand-in-hand with peers in other Argonne Directorates in support of Argonne operational excellence. The incumbent also assumes a leadership role in interactions with sponsors and stakeholders including Collaborative Access Teams (CATs), customers, regulators, vendors, and facility affiliates. The incumbent:

Has overall responsibility for the operations of Photon Science Directorate and the advanced Photon Source.
Is s a key member of the directorate senior leadership team.
Collaborates to develop PSC strategic plans with a focus on operation and sustainability of the facility with a 10-year horizon.
Provides technical/functional leadership in the integration of varied resources needed to meet safety, technical, and fiscal requirements of the Advanced Photon Source.
Provides leadership and management to ensure that the operation mission is successful and core values of the directorate and the laboratory are put into practice.
Oversees business functions such as PSC Portfolio Management Office, Finances, Human Resources and Safety.
Collaborates with the executive management team (directorate & laboratory) to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the operational objectives of the APS.
Collaborates seamlessly with APS Division Directors to ensure that PSC has access to appropriate capabilities for sustained, high-reliability operations.
Ensures an active safety culture is present across the directorate and actively contributes to the continuous improvement process; engages with staff members, users, partners, and contractors through active safety leadership.
Serves as the primary interface with the Deputy Laboratory Director for Operations/COO. Serves as a directorate liaison to the Laboratory Operations functions, especially as a key point of contact to PSC for Infrastructure Services, Business Information Services, Laboratory Performance Management and Financial Management and Procurement Services, among others.
Works collaboratively with the U.S. light sources and international partners. Monitors and analyzes factors and trends in the DOE scientific user facilities and across international facilities which may affect PSC and identifies and implements needed adaptations in strategy to drive continuous operational improvement. Identifies and shares best practices with other BES X-ray light sources and neutron sources.
Acts as a catalyst for change by developing and promoting new ideas and improvements that positively influence the directorate.

This description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, the job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Significant experience successfully leading and managing operations within the DOE complex, national laboratories or in a similarly large and complex international organizations in support of science and technology.
Comprehensive knowledge of DOE and laboratory policies including environmental, safety and health (ES&H) policies and practices is preferred.
Prior experience with operations of a technical complex, including general and business operations oversight, leadership, and strategy.
Experience at a large-scale user facility or with accelerator operations is desirable but not required.
Demonstrated ability to lead change through influence and deliver measurable results (increased awareness, higher customer satisfaction, increased engagement, etc.).
Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience leading diverse teams, developing an organization-wide strategy for program excellence, engaging community partners, and collaborating with senior management.
Ability to gain the trust and confidence of stakeholders and key decision makers, and act on their cumulative interests.
Must be results driven, with a distinguished record of accomplishments, characterized by acting with the highest levels of integrity and ethical standards.
Demonstrated success developing and monitoring systems to manage both operational and programmatic work that involve high levels of collaboration.
Considerable knowledge of and skills in project management practices and principles. Formal project management experience handling substantial, cross-functional, and mission critical projects is preferred.
Comprehensive skill in oral, public speaking and written communication skills and ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships, and in motivating a multidisciplinary scientific and technical staff.
Existing Q clearance or the ability to obtain one is preferred.

Job Family

Research Development (RD)

Job Profile

R&D Multi-Functional Leader 5

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $287,885.00 - $449,099.82.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

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Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:

You will have a critical role in assuring PSC’s success against a broad range of strategic and tactical performance requirements.

Has overall responsibility for the operations of Photon Science Directorate and the advanced Photon Source.

Is s a key member of the directorate senior leadership team.

Collaborates to develop PSC strategic plans with a focus on operation and sustainability of the facility with a 10-year horizon.

Provides technical/functional leadership in the integration of varied resources needed to meet safety, technical, and fiscal requirements of the Advanced Photon Source.

Provides leadership and management to ensure that the operation mission is successful and core values of the directorate and the laboratory are put into practice.

Oversees business functions such as PSC Portfolio Management Office, Finances, Human Resources and Safety.

Collaborates with the executive management team (directorate & laboratory) to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the operational objectives of the APS.

Collaborates seamlessly with APS Division Directors to ensure that PSC has access to appropriate capabilities for sustained, high-reliability operations.

Ensures an active safety culture is present across the directorate and actively contributes to the continuous improvement process; engages with staff members, users, partners, and contractors through active safety leadership.

Acts as a catalyst for change by developing and promoting new ideas and improvements that positively influence the directorate.

This description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, the job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Significant experience successfully leading and managing operations within the DOE complex, national laboratories or in a similarly large and complex international organizations in support of science and technology.

Comprehensive knowledge of DOE and laboratory policies including environmental, safety and health (ES&H) policies and practices is preferred.

Prior experience with operations of a technical complex, including general and business operations oversight, leadership, and strategy.

Experience at a large-scale user facility or with accelerator operations is desirable but not required.

Demonstrated ability to lead change through influence and deliver measurable results (increased awareness, higher customer satisfaction, increased engagement, etc.).

Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience leading diverse teams, developing an organization-wide strategy for program excellence, engaging community partners, and collaborating with senior management.

Ability to gain the trust and confidence of stakeholders and key decision makers, and act on their cumulative interests.

Must be results driven, with a distinguished record of accomplishments, characterized by acting with the highest levels of integrity and ethical standards.

Demonstrated success developing and monitoring systems to manage both operational and programmatic work that involve high levels of collaboration.

Considerable knowledge of and skills in project management practices and principles. Formal project management experience handling substantial, cross-functional, and mission critical projects is preferred.

Comprehensive skill in oral, public speaking and written communication skills and ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships, and in motivating a multidisciplinary scientific and technical staff.

Existing Q clearance or the ability to obtain one is preferred.