What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Technical Director - Clinical Trials position at Mediabistro?
The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.
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.
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POSITION SUMMARY :
We have an exciting opportunity for a leader with a clinical trial background to help stand up a lab in collaboration with our client.
This Associate Technical Director will hire and manage building to a team of ~60 PSS employees for a PSS client site.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :
Build and manage a team of ~60 PSS employees
Provide oversight of PSS employees and the client relationship
Assure site objectives and goals are met including financial, contractual, service delivery, and employee and client delight
Develop key client relationships and seek feedback to assure service excellence
Manage on site leadership team and technical manager
Ensure employment needs including hiring, coaching, performance management, reviews and feedback, development, and termination
Oversee that orientation of new PSS staff to their responsibilities and the function of the site laboratories provides a positive and welcoming introduction for new employees
Demonstrates positive, energetic, role model leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of others
Identify and meet meaningful quality and productivity metrics, and regularly report and review through governance with key stakeholders
In collaboration with operational excellence / lean team, identify process improvements and cost savings to better meet client expectations and company objectives
Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies
Lead and promote the company culture and core values
Special projects, committee representation, and leading initiatives as needed
BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
BS degree in biological or related sciences with at least 10 years of experience or Advanced degree with 7 years of experience
Management experience
Clinical trial experience
Experience or knowledge of PCR, Oligonucleotides, Plasmids
Effective oral and written communications
Strong problem-solving skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Advanced degree is preferred
At least 5 years of clinical trial experience
At least 5 years of management experience
Vaccine testing experience
Knowledge or experience with robotics
Position is Full Time, Monday – Friday First Shift with support outside of standard hours. Although a remote position, candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.
What we offer :
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
Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a M / F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
