Manager Labs - Bioanalytical LCMS Assay Services
About The Position
This fully onsite role is based in Thermo Fisher Scientific’s bioanalytical laboratory at 8700 Quioccasin Road in Richmond, Virginia. The manager supervises and supports group leaders, scientists, and medical technologists in laboratory operations, including scheduling, resource management, and technical and compliance matters. The role plans and implements improvements to laboratory systems, processes, and procedures to increase efficiency, productivity, and quality. It also supports the division director with strategic planning, business development, and expansion initiatives, including mid-range resource utilization forecasts. The manager works with clients and business development on proposals and project definition; reviews and approves bids, scopes of work, pricing, study documentation, and reports; and negotiates project timelines and pricing. The role oversees group leaders and prioritizes work and resources, reviews technical data and compliance, and leads client and regulatory audits. Additional duties include managing revenue projections and resource and profitability reports, supporting technical sales and marketing, and assisting upper management with budgeting, capability development, operational policies, and quality-system improvements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. Applicants may be from anywhere in the United States, but relocation assistance is not provided and relocation costs are the candidate’s responsibility.
Requirements
- Comparable to 10 or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent relevant combination of education, training, and experience.
- Five or more years of management responsibility.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD and client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements, and FDA guidance.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot analytical instrumentation and solve problems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Project and time management skills.
- Ability to implement quality systems and process improvements.
- Ability to advise clients on analytical issues and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal management.
- Demonstrated coaching, mentoring, and strategic planning skills.
- Strong organizational agility and demonstrated drive for results.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and assist group leaders, scientists, and medical technologists with laboratory operations, including scheduling, resource management, and technical and compliance issues.
- Plan, direct, and implement improvements to laboratory systems, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Provide mid-range resource utilization predictions and assist the division director with strategic planning, business development, and expansion initiatives.
- Work with clients and business development on requests for proposals and project definition; prepare, review, and approve bids, proposals, scopes of work, and pricing; and negotiate timelines and pricing with clients.
- Manage and direct group leaders’ work responsibilities and prioritize tasks and resources.
- Review data for technical quality and compliance with protocols, methods, and SOPs; review and approve laboratory investigations, deviations, and QA facility and data audits; and lead client and regulatory audits.
- Prepare and update revenue projection reports; review partner and timesheet reports for revenue recognition and billing; and evaluate resource utilization and project profitability.
- Review and approve study protocols, project status reports, final study reports, and other project-related technical documentation.
- Assist with technical sales and marketing, prepare technical marketing materials, and participate in technical conference poster and podium presentations.
- Assist upper management with strategic planning, budgeting, new capabilities development, and other responsibilities.
- Prepare and implement PPD SOPs and company operational policies, ensure adherence, and recommend quality-system improvements.
Benefits
- Choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
