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74-2325267 PPD Development, LP
Director, Pharma and Specialty Testing
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A Director of Laboratory Services directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for a health care organization's laboratory services. Works closely with employees, department directors, and physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality and service are maintained.
$160,578 / year median in Wisconsin
Job Description
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.) Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future. Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. The Role The Director, Pharma and Specialty Testing oversees all aspects of laboratory operations management, ensuring productivity, efficiency, and quality of work are maintained, and the financial goals of the business are achieved. The Director allocates resources, facilities, and personnel where necessary; plans and develops laboratory policies and ensures their proper implementation; provides technical leadership and mentorship to laboratory management staff; and develops and maintains client relationships. Key Responsibilities Negotiates and executes project contracts, defines project scope, pricing and business and contractual interactions with clients, business development and inside sales. Supports sales/marketing efforts and builds and maintains client relations. Manages and directs work responsibilities of staff, assigns and prioritizes tasks and resources. Financial management of projects, revenues and costs and ensures the financial goals for the business are met; strategic planning and capabilities development. Oversees laboratory operations and ensures compliance to company SOP's and policies and client requirements. Procures and allocates personnel and analytical instrumentation, IT and space needs to appropriate areas based on business needs. Manages staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime.