Associate Director, LBA

Altasciences; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Telework when applicable

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking an Associate Director, LBA to lead scientific and technical activities within the Laboratory Sciences department. You will manage direct reports, provide mentorship, and ensure performance, productivity, and cost-effective delivery of bioanalytical projects.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance, coordinating with senior management, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Pharmacology with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• M.Sc. with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• B.Sc. with 10+ years of relevant experience in bioanalysis in CRO/Pharma, in lieu of Ph.D.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience; 3+ years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership in Laboratory Sciences.
• Manage direct reports, scheduling, training and performance reviews.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance; address KPI issues.
• Support cost control and operational efficiencies across areas of expertise.
• Provide scientific support to Bioanalytical Responsible Scientists/PI; ensure timelines and communicate delays.
• Lead training and development of LBA staff; drive efficiency improvements and workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with senior management and Business Development for growth initiatives.

Skills

People management

Bioanalytical

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D.

M.Sc.

B.Sc.

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

About the role

The Associate Director, LBA provides scientific and technical leadership in the area of expertise in the Laboratory Sciences department. The Associate Director is responsible for managing direct reports, providing them scientific support and ensuring their performance, productivity and efficiency in their project assignment. Participate in professional internal/external presentations, scientific out-reach and conferences. What You’ll Do Here Responsible for personnel management activities of assigned staff such as: scheduling projects, training and development, providing regular direction and feedback on performance, disciplinary actions, preparing and delivering annual performance and salary reviews. Responsible for scientific review of driving documents and reports and raising any pertinent issues to Senior management. Contribute to financial success in their areas of expertise, as demonstrated by revenue and GM targets and client satisfaction achieved. Responsible for ensuring quality and regulatory requirements are met by scientific staff in their team and that any quality issues, KPI issues are promptly resolved. Responsible for ensuring continued operational improvements for efficiency and cost control in their areas of expertise. Provide scientific support to assigned Bioanalytical Responsible Scientists/Contributing/Principal Investigator within the area of expertise, ensure project timelines are respected, and any delays communicated in a prompt fashion to all key internal and external stakeholders; Recommends resource adjustment when required based on deliverable schedules. May be assigned as a Bioanalytical Responsible Scientist/Contributing Scientist/Principal Investigator, as needed. Responsible for set up and implementation of training for technical and scientific LBA staff. Responsible for improved efficiency initiatives in the laboratory, including scheduling assays, operations and improving workflows. Review costing assessments and scheduling projects with Business Development and Operations. Contribute to the growth and development of Altasciences ligand binding assay services, as well as participate in strategic planning. Responsible for working closely with other management members. May serve as back-up when other Laboratory Sciences leadership is out of office. Contribute in professional internal/external presentations, scientific outreach and conferences. Respect Health and Safety standards in terms of personal protection, laboratory maintenance, and work procedures. May act as Test Site/Facility Management for applicable validation and sample analysis studies as well as method approval. Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Ph. D. in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Pharmacology with 5+ years of relevant experience. M.Sc. with 7+ years of relevant experience. B.Sc. with 10+ years of relevant experience in bioanalysis or other pertinent laboratory-based qualifications in a CRO or Pharma in lieu of Ph.D. Minimum of 5 years of related experience. 3+ years related supervisory experience in a multidisciplinary environment. MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals. Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Well developed interpersonal skills are required. Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information. Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results. Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities. Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation. Relevant industry experience a plus.

What We Offer

• Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs Telework when applicable
• Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include: Training & Development Programs Employee Referral Bonus Program Annual Performance Review #LI-MB1

About Us

At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

Equal Opportunity

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Final Invitation

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