Group Leader - Small Molecule
About the role
This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Provides management and direction to laboratory staff and resources for project activities and needs
- Oversees daily operations to monitor quality and project timelines
- Affords responsive customer service and overall client satisfaction
- Plans and monitors the progress and quality of projects using financial and quality management tools
- Prepares, reviews, and approves study protocols, project status reports, final study reports, and other project-related technical documents
- Designs experimental studies and participates in technical troubleshooting
- Reviews data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods, and SOPs
- Reviews and approves laboratory investigations, deviations, and QA facility and data audits
- Leads client and FDA audits
- Allocates, schedules, and manages laboratory resources for group's project activities and updates project status
- Reviews timesheet reports for billing accuracy
- Responds to client's questions and needs; leads client technical meetings
- Aids in proposal preparation by providing project definition
- Identifies new opportunities within client base and works with business development to pursue opportunities
- Collaborates with internal functional groups (physical testing, analytical development, microbiology, etc.) and support functions (QA, sample management, etc.) to coordinate and prioritize project activities
- Aids management in their responsibilities
- Prepares and implements PPD SOPs and company operational policies
- Ensures adherence and makes recommendations for quality system improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years') or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience
- Previous experience with performance management and process improvement
- Proven leadership skills
- Effective negotiating skills
- Knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs
- Ability to troubleshoot multiple systems/methodologies
- Understanding of basic financial terms and definitions as it applies to the business
- Understanding of proposal and project scope as it relates to pricing, resource management, and the impact on business
- Project and time management skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
- Ability to train and mentor junior staff
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in lab sciences such as biology, biochemistry, immunology, chemistry, molecular biology or similar
- Experience: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years') or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience
- Management Responsibility: 1+ years of management responsibility
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Performance management and process improvement
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality assurance and compliance
- Financial analysis and budgeting
- Proposal writing and project management
- Training and mentoring
Benefits
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Specific details are subject to change and are available upon request.
Pay
The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The actual compensation will be determined based on the successful completion of the hiring process and the candidate's qualifications.
Schedule
This is a full-time, fully onsite position.