Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
This is a fully onsite role basedinour bioanalytical laboratory at 8700 Quioccasin Road in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US.Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, whichincludes a drug screening.
Discover Impactful Work:
Supervises and assists group leaders, scientists, and medical technologists in laboratory operations with tasks such as scheduling, resource management, technical and compliance related issues. Plans, directs and implements improvements in systems, processes and procedures to increase efficiency, productivity and quality in the laboratory. Assists the division director in strategic planning, business development and expansion initiatives by providing mid-range (1-3 month) resource utilization predictions for a department.
A Day in the Life:
- Interacts with clients and business development on requests for proposals and project definition. Prepares, reviews and approves bids and proposals, scope of work and pricing. Negotiates with clients on timelines and pricing.
- Manages/directs work responsibilities of group leaders as well as prioritize tasks and resources.
- Reviews data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs. Reviews and approves laboratory investigation, deviations, and QA facility and data audits. Leads client and regulatory audits.
- Prepares and updates revenue projection reports, reviews Partner and timesheet reports for revenue recognition and billing, evaluates resource utilization reports and project profitability.
- Reviews and approves study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project related technical documentation.
- Assists in technical sales and marketing, prepares technical marketing materials, and participates in poster and podium presentations in technical conferences.
- Assists upper management in strategic planning, budgeting, new capabilities development and other responsibilities.
- Prepares and implements PPD SOPs and company operational policies. Ensures adherence and makes recommendations to quality system improvements.
Keys to Success:
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
5+ years of management responsibility
Proven leadership skills
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD and client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
- Proven technical troubleshooting analytical instrumentation and problem solving abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Project and time management skills
- Ability to implement quality systems and process improvements
- Ability to provide guidance to clients on analytical issues and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management
- Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills
- Demonstrated strategic planning skills
- Strong organizational agility and demonstrated drive for results
Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel
- Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
- Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials and hazardous waste
- Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves
- Exposure to fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures on rare occasions
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is 60,000 - 120,000.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
