Senior Manager, Research Laboratory Operations

Jazz Pharmaceuticals•Durham, CA

5d•$136,000 - $204,000•Onsite

About The Position

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options. The company has a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and employees in multiple countries. This role is based in Durham, NC.

Requirements

MS or PhD (or equivalent practical experience) in Biology, Biochemistry, Oncology, or a related scientific discipline.
Proven track record of successfully managing a research laboratory within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Competency in mammalian cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques is required.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a positive, "hands-on" approach to the role.
Demonstrated success working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience running, troubleshooting, and supporting screening platforms and biochemical assays is highly preferred.
Previous background or experience in oncology research is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations of the Durham research lab, maintaining an efficient, highly organized, safe, and fully functional environment for the scientific team.
Manage the procurement, maintenance, decontamination, calibration, and repair of all laboratory equipment (including biosafety cabinets, live cell imaging systems, liquid handlers, and other analytical instruments).
Oversee inventory and supply chain for lab consumables, reagents, and specialized materials.
Ensure all laboratory activities comply with institutional, local, state, and federal safety regulations (including OSHA and biosafety guidelines).
Oversee lab safety protocols, hazardous waste disposal, and general laboratory hygiene.
Manage laboratory spending, assist in tracking the operational budget, process purchase approvals, and coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and service providers.
Partner with facilities management, EH&S, procurement, and R&D project management to coordinate space planning, equipment utilization, and continuous operational improvements.
Support ongoing pipeline programs by conducting hands-on in vitro research, with a strong focus on screening platforms and biochemical assays.
Manage cell cultures of cancer and normal cell lines; execute mechanism of action, target validation, and biomarker studies for therapeutic candidates.
Document and archive experimental protocols, raw data, analyses, and conclusions according to established laboratory procedures and electronic lab notebook (ELN) standards.
Actively participate in the communication of research findings, presenting data in internal project team meetings, contributing to conference abstracts, and supporting the preparation of manuscripts for publication.