Director, Application Development

We are seeking a Director of Application Development to define and lead the application strategy for the Consumables and Laboratory Automation Core Separations Portfolio. This role is accountable for shaping how applications drive portfolio growth, customer adoption, and competitive differentiation across key markets including small molecule pharmaceuticals and food and environmental testing.

The Director will own the multi-year application roadmap, aligning scientific innovation, product capabilities, and market needs to accelerate commercialization and expand the impact of Waters’ consumables portfolio. As a strategic partner to senior leadership, this role will translate market trends, regulatory changes, and customer insights into clear priorities, investment decisions, and scalable application solutions that directly influence revenue growth and portfolio performance.

• Set the direction for scientific content in the Core Separations portfolio working cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Evaluations and other scientific leads across Waters
• Shape the development of new applications for Waters HPLC columns, sample preparation devices and sample vials and plates
• Lead new product research and development
• Awareness of HPLC column/sample preparation/vial and plate market trends and competition
• Monitor trends and opportunities in HPLC and HPLC/MS testing of small molecule pharmaceuticals and food and environmental analytes, including changes in regulations
• Provide strategic advice for science across specific discipline and build relationships with customers / regulatory bodies

• BS with 10+ years of experience, Master's Degree with 8+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 6+ years of experience in Analytical Chemistry or Other Scientific Discipline
• Must have hands-on experience in use of sample preparation, HPLC and HPLC/MS, ideally knowledge of Waters LC and MS instrumentation and software
• Must have experience with HPLC and HPLC/MS method development for small molecule pharmaceutical and/or food and environmental applications
• At least 5 years of experience managing scientists
• Proven organizational, planning, and supervision skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT)  is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.  

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.