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• Department: Chromatography R&D
• Location: Richmond, VA - Lab Based
• Notes: Full-time, Benefits, Annual Bonus, 401k Match, PTO, Relocation Assistance Available

Supervises and assists group leaders, scientists, and medical technologists in laboratory operations with tasks such as scheduling, resource management, technical and compliance related issues. Plans, advises and implements improvements in systems, processes and procedures to increase efficiency, productivity and quality in the laboratory. Assists the division director in planning, business development and expansion initiatives by providing mid-range (1-3 month) resource utilization predictions for a department.

• Interacts with clients and business development on requests for proposals and project definition. Prepares, reviews and approves bids and proposals, scope of work and pricing. Negotiates with clients on timelines and pricing.
• Leads/advises work responsibilities of group leaders as well as prioritize talks and resources.
• Reviews data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs. Reviews and approves laboratory investigation, deviations, and QA facility and data audits. Leads client and regulatory audits.
• Prepares and updates revenue projection reports, reviews Partner and timesheet reports for revenue recognition and billing, evaluates resource utilization reports and project profitability.
• Reviews and approves study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project related technical documentation.
• Assists in technical sales and marketing, prepares technical marketing materials, and participates in poster and podium presentations in technical conferences.
• Assists upper management in strategic planning, budgeting, new capabilities development and other responsibilities.
• Prepares and implements PPD clinical research services SOPs and company operational policies. Ensures adherence and makes recommendations to quality system improvement

• Bachelors degree plus previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years, PhD preferred) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience
• 5+ years of management responsibility
• Validated leadership skills

• Previous industry laboratory experience required
• Previous experience with proteins, peptides, wet chemistry
• Independent method development and validation experience
• Biomarker experience preferred
• GLP experience
• Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD clinical research services and client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
• Proven technical troubleshooting analytical instrumentation and problem solving abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Project and time management skills
• Ability to implement quality systems and process improvements
• Ability to provide guidance to clients on analytical issues and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management
• Validated coaching and mentoring skills
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills
• Strong organizational agility and demonstrated drive for results

PPD clinical research services values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform optimally under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

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