Associate Director Labs - Bioanalytical LCMS Research and Development

Work Schedule

• Standard (Monday – Friday)

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work performed in a laboratory and/or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations and occasional domestic travel.
• Potential exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, skin and lung irritants, radiation, toxic materials, and hazardous waste.
• Personal protective equipment required (protective eyewear, garments, gloves).
• Rare exposure to fluctuating or extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist group leaders, scientists, and medical technologists in laboratory operations, including scheduling, resource management, and handling technical and compliance issues.
• Plan, direct, and implement improvements in systems, processes, and procedures to increase laboratory efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Assist the division director with strategic planning, business development, and expansion initiatives by providing mid‑range (1‑3 month) resource utilization forecasts.
• Interact with clients and business development on requests for proposals, project definitions, bids, scopes of work, and pricing; negotiate timelines and pricing with clients.
• Manage and prioritize work responsibilities of group leaders, allocating tasks and resources as needed.
• Review data for technical quality and compliance with protocols, methods, and SOPs; approve laboratory investigations, deviations, and QA audits.
• Lead client and regulatory audits.
• Prepare and update revenue projection reports; review partner and timesheet reports for revenue recognition and billing; evaluate resource utilization and project profitability.
• Review and approve study protocols, project status reports, final study reports, and other technical documentation.
• Support technical sales and marketing, prepare technical marketing materials, and present at conferences.
• Assist upper management with strategic planning, budgeting, new capability development, and related responsibilities.
• Develop and implement PPD SOPs and company operational policies; recommend quality system improvements.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
• 5+ years of management responsibility.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD and client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements, and FDA guidance.
• Technical troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Project and time management expertise.
• Ability to implement quality systems and process improvements.
• Capability to guide clients on analytical issues and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal management.
• Coaching and mentoring experience.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Strong organizational agility and a results‑driven mindset.

Compensation and Benefits

• Eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
• National medical, dental, and vision plans with health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, 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, short‑ and long‑term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offering discounted company stock purchases.