BioPharma R&D Scientific Manager/Senior Manager

Eurofins•Lenexa, KS

11d

About The Position

The BioPharma Services Research & Development Scientific Manager/Senior Manager supports and advances the technical aspects of projects in the BioPharma R&D department and manages R&D Associates. The role oversees scientific staff and project work, supports assay development and transition into laboratory operations, and contributes to cross-functional development and product-launch activities. The position works closely with the Director of BP R&D and colleagues across R&D, Marketing and Sales, Clinical Lab, QA and Regulatory Compliance, Manufacturing, and Information Systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or preferably Ph.D. degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a relevant field.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
For Senior Manager: at least 2 years of experience supervising scientific staff; preferred for Manager.
For Senior Manager: at least 2 years of experience in complex project planning, leadership, and management; preferred for Manager.
Demonstrated project management proficiency for highly complex, large, and/or long-term projects involving multiple individuals and departments.
Demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities.
Demonstrated analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Goal-oriented, with strong time-management and managerial skills.
Senior Manager candidates must have the skills and abilities to serve as a role model to other managers.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all organizational levels.
Highly attentive to detail and able to keep sensitive information confidential.
High proficiency with PC-based software programs.
Physical dexterity to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, and access file cabinets and items stored at various levels, including overhead.
Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly in person, by telephone, and in group settings.
Ability to stand for extended periods in the laboratory, including four or more hours as necessary.
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 15 pounds.
Physical dexterity to move frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Ability to operate a personal computer continuously for extended periods, including four or more hours.
Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate and reason, define problems, establish facts, draw conclusions, and make judgments and decisions.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience in a high-complexity laboratory setting.
At least 3 years of experience in method or assay development and validation.
At least 2 years of experience supervising scientific staff (preferred for Manager).
At least 2 years of experience in complex project planning, leadership, and management (preferred for Manager).

Responsibilities

Manage assigned associates’ performance, productivity, and efficiency; administer work schedules and review and approve time sheets.
Mentor and coach laboratory associates on assay theory, troubleshooting, and data analysis, and ensure their training remains current.
Monitor team productivity and quality metrics; resolve technical problems and ensure corrective and preventive actions are taken when deficiencies or errors are found.
Coordinate and provide R&D input for costing, milestones, and timelines.
Produce technical content for client presentations, marketing materials, conference abstracts, posters and podium presentations, white papers, and manuscripts.
Lead technical support for Business Development.
Implement and enhance design and development workflows, particularly for project types commonly requested by clients.
Meet with scientists and coordinate meetings for scientific troubleshooting.
Maintain knowledge of relevant technology advances and applicable state and federal regulations through study and professional learning activities.
Provide leadership, technical guidance, and oversight for BP R&D projects and associates to support timely completion and individual development.
Manage laboratory scientists’ and support staff’s performance, including feedback, performance reviews, goal setting, and personal development.
Work with the Director of BP R&D to keep assigned projects progressing and achieve milestones and timelines aligned with company and department goals.
Contribute to cross-functional teams by completing milestones and deliverables for development and product launches.
Inform key stakeholders of project status, issues, problems, and proposed solutions as appropriate.
Ensure central access to key project documents, presentations, and assessments.
Maintain positive working relationships with laboratory operations to support coordinated assay transition from R&D to launch.
Coordinate with R&D and laboratory operations associates to prioritize laboratory equipment and facility use for productivity.
Work with Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance to ensure the R&D laboratory complies with established documentation, quality, and safety guidelines.
Lead recruiting and hiring efforts to maintain a sufficient number of qualified and trained laboratory scientists and assistants.
Conduct regular individual meetings with R&D Scientists and contribute to team meetings focused on training, development, and continuous improvement.
Lead the development of training programs for R&D Scientists and dedicated staff.
Represent the department and organization in accordance with company standards and associate attributes.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.