Associate Director - Vaccine Testing Labs

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Richmond, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Vaccine Science oversees a dedicated team of scientists and technicians. The AD serves as the primary contact for a large pharmaceutical customer to ensure successful implementation and execution of program objectives. The AD supervises and assists group leaders, scientists, and laboratory technologists in complex operations. The AD ensures scheduling, resource management, technical and compliance related issues are managed appropriately. This role plans, directs and implements improvements in systems, processes and procedures to increase efficiency, productivity and quality in the laboratory. Additionally, the AD assists the Business Unit Leadership Team in strategic planning, business development and expansion initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience and track record in Vaccine clinical research and/or Bioanalytical Labs
• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Biological Science preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and business development on requests for proposals and project definition.
• Prepare, review and approve bids and proposals, scope of work and pricing.
• Negotiate with clients on timelines and pricing.
• Manage/direct work responsibilities of group leaders as well as prioritize tasks and resources.
• Review data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs.
• Review and approves laboratory investigation, deviations, and QA facility and data audits.
• Lead client and regulatory audits.
• Prepare and update revenue projection reports, review Partner and timesheet reports for revenue recognition and billing, evaluate resource utilization reports and project profitability.
• Review and approve study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project related technical documentation.
• Assist in technical sales and marketing, prepare technical marketing materials, and participate in poster and podium presentations in technical conferences.
• Assist upper management in strategic planning, budgeting, new capabilities development and other responsibilities.
• Prepare and implement SOPs and company operational policies.
• Ensure adherence and makes recommendations to quality system improvements.

Benefits

• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree