Associate Director Labs - Bioanalytical LCMS Research and Development

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description

This is a fully onsite role based at our bioanalytical laboratory in Richmond, VA at 8700 Quioccasin Road.  We welcome applicants from all locations within the US.

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.

Discover Impactful Work:
Oversees all aspects of management of laboratory operations to one or more sites, departments or regions in global Labs. Ensures productivity, efficiency and quality of the work are maintained and financial objectives of the business are achieved. Oversees the development and implementation of laboratory systems and processes. Ensures client deliverables and needs are met.

A Day in the Life:
• Oversees the daily operations in the laboratory to ensure compliance with company SOPs, policies and client timelines and deliverables. Directs work responsibilities of laboratory managers/group leaders/research scientists.  Provides mentorship, guidance and development to laboratory management and research & development team.
• Interacts extensively with sponsors and internal laboratory/support management/research scientists to ensure client deliverables and needs are met.
• Procures and allocates personnel, analytical instrumentation, Information Technology, space and other resources to appropriate areas based on business need.
• Supports laboratory department in method/instrumentation troubleshooting, laboratory investigations and internal/external conflict resolution.
• Collaborates globally to foster cooperation and understanding among the different functional groups within the division. Oversees the development and implementation of laboratory systems and processes.

Education and Experience:
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.

5+ years of management responsibility
Proven leadership skills

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Thorough knowledge of GMP, GCP or GLP
• In-depth knowledge of clinical laboratory science, ICH guidelines, FDA regulations concerning clinical
• labs processes in drug development process, method development, method validation, R&D, sample
• production and/or data processing
• Strong leadership skills including budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management
• Project and time management skills
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills including presentation skills
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills
• In-depth global and cultural awareness
• Strong organizational agility and demonstrated drive for results
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills

Working Conditions and Environment: 
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
• 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 for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. 
• May require travel.  (Recruiter will provide more details.)

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is –.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
• A 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 paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards