Associate Director, LCMS

122 Altasciences Preclinical Columbia LLC; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Telework when applicable

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking an Associate Director, LCMS to provide scientific leadership in bioanalysis by LC-MS/MS. You will manage staff, ensure performance, and support scientific and regulatory excellence within the Laboratory Sciences department. You will also participate in internal and external presentations, outreach, and conferences.

Minimum 5 years of related experience; Ph.D. preferred or MSc/BSc with extensive experience in CRO/pharma settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in bioanalysis or CRO/pharma.
• A Ph.D. is preferred; MSc with 7+ years or BSc with 10+ years accepted in lieu of Ph.D.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage personnel and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership and manage staff performance and development.
• Oversee scientific reviews of key documents and reports for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Support financial performance through revenue targets and client satisfaction.
• Improve laboratory efficiency and cost control; implement training and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams; act as back-up in leadership as needed.
• Contribute to external presentations, conferences, and scientific outreach.

Skills

Leadership

Bioanalysis

LC-MS/MS

People management

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in related field

M.Sc. in related field

B.Sc. in related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

The Associate Director, LCMS provides scientific and technical leadership in bioanalysis by LC-MS/MS in the Laboratory Sciences department. The Associate Director is responsible for managing direct reports, providing 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 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 LCMS 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 LCMS 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 out-reach 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.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum of 5 years of related experience. Will consider M.Sc. with 7+ years of relevant experience; or 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. 3 plus years related 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. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 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 offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work. 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 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.

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. Join us at Altasciences!