What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Scientific Affairs position at Eurofins?
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 50,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.
In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
- Oversee and monitor global laboratory performance, planning and executing mitigation and/or corrective actions in collaboration with regional laboratory managers and Site operational heads.
- Initiate validations and implementation of new analytical test solutions globally, to achieve fit-for-purpose status inline with global and regional regulatory guidelines.
- When necessary initiate the modification of existing tests and the launch of new laboratory platforms and instrumentation to support clinical drug development programs.
- Remain current on industry trends, monitor sponsor needs, regulatory requirements, and competitor services to advise senior leadership of changing or emerging needs.
- To inform and advise ECL leaders on current and emerging trends, legacy policies and decommissioning strategies as it relates to laboratory tests, service offerings, and instrument retirements and or upgrades.
- Identify, onboard, and monitor performance of third party laboratories through a well developed and managed Vendor Management Program.
- Lead scientific, technical and commercial aspects with Third Party Laboratories and Testing Vendors.
- Consults extensively with Quality Assurance, internal stakeholders, and Vendors on new business timelines, technical and compliance issues, and project-related matters.
- Provides expertise and consultation to project teams and clients as needed to influence both laboratory and clinical development strategies as required.
- Participates in client, QA, facility, and project audits and prepares responses to audits as needed.
- Completes technical and scientific related special projects.
- Ability to manage people globally.
- Direct management of a team of five (5) to ten (10) individuals that are globally distributed.
Qualifications
Expected Characteristics
- Hands on approach to all related matters, prepared to delve deep into procedures, processes, and issues if required.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem-solving skill, strategic thinking, strong communication and leadership skill.
- Critical thinking skills to support quality decision making.
- Ability to make decisions with limited detail or information.
- Time management and organization skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and expectations.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Experience:
- 5 years of related experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
- A degree in a medical or life sciences discipline, a higher degree would be an advantage.
Additional Information
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
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