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74-2325267 PPD Development, LP
Director Labs - Bioanalytical LCMS Research and Development
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A Director of Research and Development is responsible for overseeing their organization's research and development department(s). Responsible for ensuring that the organization meet their objectives for researching and developing new products or technologies and improve existing products.
$227,649 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description This is a fully onsite role based at our bioanalytical laboratory in Richmond, VA at 8700 Quioccasin Road. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. 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.
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Oversees all aspects of management of laboratory operations and ensures productivity, efficiency and quality of the work is maintained and financial goals of the business are achieved. Allocates resources, facilities and personnel where necessary. Plans and develops laboratory policies and ensures proper implementation. Provides technical leadership and mentors lab management staff. Develops and maintains client relationships. A Day in theLife:
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.Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years). 5+ years of management responsibility Strong 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 ofGLP, ICH M10
guidelines and other regulatory requirements Strong knowledge of the drug development industry, with a deep understanding of the role bioanalytical laboratories play in supporting clinical and nonclinical programs. Strong knowledge of personnel and fiscal management Strong knowledge of chromatography, mass spectrometry and other analytical instrumentation operation and troubleshooting within a regulated environment Proficient with Microsoft Office Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management and organization skills Strong attention to detail Ability to mutli-task Excellent critical thinking skills to support quality decision makingWorking Conditions and Environment:
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
- Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
- May require travel.