BioPharma R&D Scientific Manager/Senior Manager

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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

The BioPharma Services Research & Development Scientific Manager/Senior Manager is primarily responsible for supporting and advancing the technical aspects of projects in the BP R&D department and managing R&D Associates within the department.

BioPharma R&D Scientific Manager/Senior Manager Duties Include but are not Limited to the Following:

• Manage performance of assigned associates and ensure productivity and efficiency
• Administer work schedules and review/approve associate time sheets
• Ensure laboratory associates have thorough understanding of assay theory, troubleshooting, and data analyses by serving as mentor and coach
• Ensure laboratory associates are up to date at all times with training.
• Monitor team productivity and ensure appropriate quality metrics are met.
• Resolve technical problems and ensure that appropriate corrective and preventive actions are taken when deficiencies or errors are found.
• Coordinate and provide R&D input for costing, milestones and timelines. ***
• Production of technical aspects of outward facing materials (client presentations / marketing pieces, conference abstracts / posters / podium presentations, white papers, manuscripts)
• Lead Technical Support of Business Development
• Implement / enhance design and development workflows, especially for projects types expected to be commonly requested by clients.
• Meet with scientists, coordinate meetings for scientific troubleshooting.
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in technologies relevant to clinical trials testing for current / future pipelines, as well as knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations germane to molecular and diagnostic laboratories, through study as well as attending lectures, seminars, professional conferences and/or online/in-person courses
• Provide leadership and/or technical guidance/oversight for BP R&D projects.
• Provide supervision, leadership and/or technical guidance/oversight of associates to ensure timely completion of projects and to support the growth and development of the individuals.
• Manage performance of assigned laboratory scientists and support staff including ongoing feedback, performance reviews, goal setting and personal development.
• Work closely and effectively with the Director of BP R&D to ensure that assigned projects are progressing and milestones/timelines are achieved pursuant to company and department goals
• Contribute to the success of cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing and Sales, Clinical Lab, QA and Regulatory compliance, Manufacturing and Information systems) by accomplishing defined milestones and deliverables towards timely and successful development and product launch
• Inform key stakeholders of status, issues, problems, and proposed solution as appropriate
• Ensure central access to key project documents, presentations and assessments
• Develop and maintain positive working relationship with laboratory operations to allow effective, coordinated assay transition from the R&D phase to launched assay
• Work effectively with R&D and Lab Operation associates to prioritize use of laboratory equipment and facilities for maximum productivity
• Develop a positive working relationship with Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance to assure R&D laboratory is in compliance with Viracor Eurofins established guidelines for documentation, quality and safety
• Take a leadership role in recruiting and hiring a sufficient number of highly qualified and trained laboratory scientists and assistants to maintain and support R&D activities
• Conduct regular individual meetings with R&D Scientists
• Regularly contribute to R&D team meetings that focus on associate training, associate development and continuous improvement in R&D processes
• Take a leadership role in developing training programs for R&D Scientists and dedicated staff
• Represent department and organization favorably and in accordance with established Company standards and associate attributes
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelors, Masters or (preferred) PhD degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry or a relevant field

Basic Minimum Work Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a high complexity laboratory setting preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in method/assay development and validation preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supervising scientific staff (required for senior manager, preferred for manager)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in complex project planning, leadership and management (required for senior manager, preferred for manager)
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following:

• Demonstrated proficiency in project management skills for highly complex, large and/or long-term projects involving multiple individuals and departments
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking abilities • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Goal oriented, with strong time management and managerial skills
• Senior Manager must possess the skills and abilities necessary to be a role model to other managers
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization
• Highly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs

Physical Requirements:

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary in the laboratory (4 or more hours)
•  Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 15 pounds
• Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation 
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

Additional Information

Position is full-time working Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, and additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance to Lenexa, KS are encouraged to apply.

• 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

Eurofins USA Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.