Associate Technical Director - Clinical Trials

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; West Point (AL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Technical Director to lead a clinical trial lab. This role involves building and managing a team of approximately 60 professionals, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering key client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in clinical trials and management, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth and work-life balance, along with a comprehensive benefits package. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and impactful setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Yearly goal-based bonus

Merit-based increases

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in clinical trials with management experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a team of ~60 employees for a client site.
• Ensure service excellence and meet site objectives.

Skills

Management experience

Clinical trial experience

Effective oral and written communications

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

BS degree in biological or related sciences

Advanced degree

Tools

PCR

Oligonucleotides

Plasmids

Robotics

Job description

Associate Technical Director - Clinical Trials

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Company Description
The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
We have an exciting opportunity for a leader with a clinical trial background to help stand up a lab in collaboration with our client. This Associate Technical Director will hire and manage building to a team of ~60 PSS employees for a PSS client site.

Position Responsibilities

• Build and manage a team of ~60 PSS employees
• Provide oversight of PSS employees and the client relationship
• Assure site objectives and goals are met including financial, contractual, service delivery, and employee and client delight
• Develop key client relationships and seek feedback to assure service excellence
• Manage on site leadership team and technical manager
• Ensure employment needs including hiring, coaching, performance management, reviews and feedback, development, and termination
• Oversee that orientation of new PSS staff to their responsibilities and the function of the site laboratories provides a positive and welcoming introduction for new employees
• Demonstrates positive, energetic, role model leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of others
• Identify and meet meaningful quality and productivity metrics, and regularly report and review through governance with key stakeholders
• In collaboration with operational excellence / lean team, identify process improvements and cost savings to better meet client expectations and company objectives
• Performs duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Lead and promote the company culture and core values
• Special projects, committee representation, and leading initiatives as needed

Qualifications

BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in biological or related sciences with at least 10 years of experience or Advanced degree with 7 years of experience
• Management experience
• Clinical trial experience
• Experience or knowledge of PCR, Oligonucleotides, Plasmids
• Effective oral and written communications
• Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree is preferred
• At least 5 years of clinical trial experience
• At least 5 years of management experience
• Vaccine testing experience
• Knowledge or experience with robotics

Additional Information
Position is Full Time, Monday – Friday First Shift with support outside of standard hours. Although a remote position, candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• 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
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology