Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
This is a fully onsite role based at our bioanalytical laboratory in Richmond, VA at 8700 Quioccasin Road. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.
Discover Impactful Work:
Oversees all aspects of management of laboratory operations and ensures productivity, efficiency and quality of the work is maintained and financial goals of the business are achieved. Allocates resources, facilities and personnel where necessary. Plans and develops laboratory policies and ensures proper implementation. Provides technical leadership and mentors lab management staff. Develops and maintains client relationships.
A Day in the Life:
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Negotiates and executes project contracts, defines project scope, pricing and business and contractual interactions with clients, business development and inside sales. Supports sales/marketing efforts and builds and maintains client relations.
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Manages and directs work responsibilities of staff, assigns and prioritizes tasks and resources.
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Financial management of projects, revenues and costs and ensures the financial goals for the business are met; strategic planning and capabilities development.
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Oversees laboratory operations and ensures compliance to company SOP's and policies and client requirements.
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Procures and allocates personnel and analytical instrumentation, IT and space needs to appropriate areas based on business needs.
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Manages staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years). 5+ years of management responsibility
Strong leadership skills.
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Full understanding of GLP, ICH M10 guidelines and other regulatory requirements
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Strong knowledge of the drug development industry, with a deep understanding of the role bioanalytical laboratories play in supporting clinical and nonclinical programs.
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Strong knowledge of personnel and fiscal management
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Strong knowledge of chromatography, mass spectrometry and other analytical instrumentation operation and troubleshooting within a regulated environment
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Proficient with Microsoft Office
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Excellent time management and organization skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Ability to mutli-task
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Excellent critical thinking skills to support quality decision making
Working Conditions and Environment:
Thermo Fisher Scientific 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 for typical working hours.
- Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
- May require travel.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $180,000.00–$230,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
