Group Leader - Small Molecule

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Middleton, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. 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 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
1+ years of management responsibility
Proven leadership skills
Demonstrated experience with performance management and process improvement
Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment with a team
Effective negotiating skills
Demonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs
Ability to troubleshoot multiple systems/methodologies
Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
Understanding of basic financial terms and definitions as it applies to the business
Understanding of proposal and project scope as it relates to pricing, resource management and the impact on business
Project and time management skills
Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
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 and/or standing for typical working hours.
Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Provide management and direction to laboratory staff and resources for project activities and needs.
Oversee daily operations to monitor quality and project timelines.
Assist in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs.
Ensure responsiveness to the customer and overall, client satisfaction.
Plan and monitor the progress and quality of projects by utilizing the financial and quality management tools available.
Prepare, review and approve study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
Design experimental study and participate in technical troubleshooting.
Review data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs.
Review and approve laboratory investigations, deviations, and QA facility and data audits.
Lead client and FDA audits.
Allocate, schedule and manage laboratory resources for group's project activities and update project status.
Review timesheet reports for billing accuracy.
Respond to client's questions and needs; lead client technical meetings.
Assist in preparation of proposals by providing project definition.
Identify new opportunities within client base and ability to work with business development to pursue opportunities.
Coordinate and prioritize project activities with internal functional groups (physical testing, analytical development, microbiology, etc.) and support functions (QA, sample management, etc.).
Assist management in their responsibilities.
Prepare and implement PPD SOPs and company operational policies.
Ensure adherence and make recommendations to quality system improvements.
Train and mentor junior staff.