Senior Bioanalytical Project Manager

LabConnect • Johnson City, TN

151d • Remote

About The Position

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world.

We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of the Senior Bioanalytical Project Manager, Small Molecule Bioanalysis role is to consult and provide technical expertise and project management across a range of bioanalytical activities on behalf of A4P’s contracted customers. This includes the oversight of outsourced bioanalysis at contract research organisations for clinical and pre-clinical drug development.

Requirements

• Degree/ master's level equivalent in a (bio)chemistry or similar discipline with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in regulated bioanalysis.
• Extensive knowledge of PK / PD analysis within regulated environments (GLP / GCP).
• Comprehensive knowledge of LC-MS/MS analysis.
• Practical experience of managing and developing bioanalytical methods, assay validation and study data generation in clinical and pre-clinical studies.
• Experience in the pharma and/or CRO industry supporting regulated bioanalysis.
• Knowledge of the latest regulatory standards required for GXP studies, including international guidance published by regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge in design and operational execution of clinical and pre-clinical studies.
• Significant understanding of the research activities within a drug development organisation.
• Engaging, enthusiastic, self-motivated, solution oriented, confident and a team player. Able to interact with both large global and emerging start-up organisations.
• Capable of prioritizing activities and multi-tasking across several deliverables.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen to learn and provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Able to gain client’s trust and confidence in A4P capabilities.
• Able to develop effective relationships with external service partners.
• Available to travel and work at customer site(s) for short periods of time.
• Willing to travel

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the analysis of large molecules by LC-MS/MS.
• Knowledge of EU IVDR / FDA regulations.
• Previous experience managing contract research organisations.
• Experience of input to regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of method development, validation and sample analysis studies at contracted CROs.
• Provide technical input in the application and operation of quantitative bioanalytical techniques.
• Provide technical and regulatory expertise on bioanalytical strategies during client meetings and ensure regular updates on progress of outsourced activities to customers.
• Interact effectively with client’s stakeholders. This will include but not be limited to outsourcing experts, data managers, pharmacokinetic and pharmacology experts, procurement and/or bioanalytical sample managers.
• Source, select and engage with appropriate bioanalytical CROs for customer outsourced activities.
• Review bioanalytical data generated by CROs.
• Review draft validation and bioanalytical analysis plans, reports and study documents.
• Ensure effective communication and management strategies with contracted CROs.
• Monitor CROs activity and KPIs as required by customers.
• Oversight of biosample operations, support to central lab set up, kit provision to sites and sample lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development of A4P and LabConnect products and services.

Benefits

• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!
• In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees