Innovation Manager E&L

Intertek; Whitehouse Station (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and vacation policy

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, seeks a Manager - Extractable/Leachables to lead E&L initiatives at Whitehouse, NJ. The role combines scientific leadership with business development, driving complex projects, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate will oversee lab operations, develop proposals, and coordinate global strategies, with travel about 15%.

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry with MS focus and 10 years' experience in extractable/leachable contexts.
• Expertise in pharmaceutical packaging extractables/leachables and biocompatibility.
• Experience in cross-functional teams, contract structuring, and business strategy.
• Willingness to travel (approx. 15%).
• Strong communication and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs E&L laboratory operations to maximize quality, regulatory compliance and profitability.
• Supports proposals, protocols and reports for projects as needed.
• Ensures cgmp compliance activities and equipment calibration.
• Reviews analytical data and provides staff trainings as required.
• Leads strategic teams and drives new business within the client base.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Mass spectrometry

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Business development

Regulatory/compliance

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry with focus on mass spectrometry

Job description

Job Description

Manager - Extractable/Leachables, Whitehouse NJ

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Manager - Extractable/Leachables to join our Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals team in Whitehouse, NJ. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in pharmaceutical analytic testing.

Intertek's Chemical & Pharmaceuticals team brings quality and safety to life through regulatory guidance and supply chain assurance to support your unique pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical outsourcing requirements. Over the last 20 years, our network of laboratories and regulatory experts have provided high quality custom pharmaceutical services ensuring Total Quality Assurance for some of the world’s largest and most innovative pharmaceutical companies. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Manager - Extractable/Leachables is responsible for developing and launching complex and strategic initiatives. Technical innovation specific to extractable and leachable is expected to retain and expand stakeholder relationships for one or more divisions and solicit new business from prospective customers.

This position will travel at least 15% of the time.

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position is $180,000-190,000. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. This position is bonus eligible.

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• 401(k) with company match
• generous vacation / sick time (PTO)
• tuition reimbursement
• and more

What you’ll do:

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Whitehouse Site

• Listed examples are illustrative and representative of the tasks required of this position and are not intended to be complete or exclusive.
• Directs and coordinates activities E&L departmental laboratory operations to maximize quality, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, project timelines, productivity and profitability
• Supports development of proposals, protocols and reports for projects as needed.
• Supports cGMP compliance activities such as timely calibration of equipment, personnel trainings etc.
• Performs review of analytical data and trainings as needed.
• Participates in tactical and strategic teams to meet corporate objectives
• Has new business development responsibilities for existing departmental client base
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Business Line Lead – E&L

• Support the implementation and coordination of E&L within global pharmaceutical business line development initiatives.
• Recommend possible acquisition targets.
• Collaborate with Sites, Countries and Business Lines to develop business strategy and plans.
• Set strategic objectives for sites / countries including growth rates, facility expansion, acquisition goals, and margin and profitability benchmarks.
• Performing team technical assessment and evaluations and improve technical competence of staff.
• Develop necessary business processes and systems to enable pioneering, high-impact initiatives.
• Set framework and recommend resources to sites / countries needed to implement strategies.
• Establish and support Global Key Account initiatives and evaluate and support project and program objectives.
• Have close communications with the relevant Country Managing Director and/or Country Business Line Manager and Site Leadership.
• Use personal and professional network to link ideas to people that might not otherwise interact across Intertek and or its relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with all the stakeholders to define and execute the initiative.
• Act as champion and change agent in leading the organizational changes required to create and sustain new capabilities and associated commercial propositions.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry with focus on mass spectrometry 10 years minimum technical experience including education in extractable and leachable industries
• Areas of expertise:
• Pharmaceutical packaging extractable and leachables
• Biocompatibility
• Chemical Characterization (including biodegradable)
• PERLs (Process equipment related leachables)
• Single use systems
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and influencing a matrix organization, operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
• Experience in working on novel projects and proven ability to bring ideas from conception to completion.
• Experience in showing commercial sense, contract structuring and negotiation, and business strategy development.
• Proven experience in helping other people turn their ideas into reality; work with multiple fluid team structures which requires trust and integrity
• Be comfortable with ambiguity and thrive on change
• Other essential requirement/qualification.
• Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate

Preferred Requirements And Qualifications

• Excellent written and group presentation skills.
• Experience in program management and program design
• Ability to effectively drive people, process and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment
• Ability to promote the vision of the organization in a clear and concise manner

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug‑free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

• Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume

About Us

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

About The Team

Intertek's Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals team serves the chemical and pharmaceutical industries with a diverse range of services. Our chemical experts provide testing, consultancy, inspection, to ensure a variety of chemicals are produced efficiently and in compliance to regulatory standards. Our pharmaceutical specialists support drug development and products through contract laboratory services, regulatory guidance, and supply chain assurance.