Associate Director, R&D Laboratory

About the role

Celcuity is a clinical-stage, publicly traded biotechnology company seeking to extend the lives of cancer patients through the development of targeted therapies for the treatment of multiple solid tumor indications. The company was founded to develop a better way to treat the cellular drivers of tumor growth.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Operations: Lead and direct the development, communication, and implementation of effective laboratory-related work processes across the R&D laboratory
• Test Development & Execution: Lead the implementation of high quality, effective test processes; Ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance throughout the testing lifecycle
• Resource & Infrastructure Management: Ensure personnel, reagent, and equipment resources are in place to support laboratory operations; Partner with Facilities to maintain appropriate research environments
• Regulatory & Quality Compliance: Maintain compliance with Celcuity’s Quality Management System (QMS), including documentation, QA/QC processes, and regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, GLP)
• Continuous Improvement: Define test specifications and QC criteria; Address Non-Conforming Events (NCEs) and implement continuous laboratory improvements
• Workflow Management: Oversee laboratory workflows from sample receipt through analysis, reporting, inventory, and equipment management
• Leadership & Team Development: Lead, coach, and mentor laboratory staff; Ensure training and competency requirements are met
• Technical Oversight: Resolve technical problems and implement corrective actions; Ensure test systems operate within established performance specifications
• Operational Planning: Participate in budgeting, resource planning, and overall laboratory operations strategy

Qualifications and Skills

• Education & Experience: BS, MS, or PhD in Life Sciences with 8–12 years of relevant experience; Experience leading teams within CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited, GLP laboratories or pharma R&D environments; Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, FDA, GCP, GLP); Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities

Benefits

Celcuity is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Celcuity is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $150,000-$180,000 DOE. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.