Site Leader, Lab Instrumentation - R&D/Pharmaceuticals

CBRE; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial real estate seeks a Site Leader for Laboratory Services within a pharmaceutical R&D environment. Responsibilities include managing lab operations, overseeing a team, and implementing operational strategies for efficiency. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in GxP lab settings and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in GxP Research and Development Labs.
• Experience with Facility Management service providers is a plus.
• Ability to manage strategic client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Laboratory Services Operations team.
• Manage technical maintenance services in critical client environments.
• Develop partnerships with internal department management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Field (Engineering or Science)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site Leader, Lab Instrumentation - R&D/Pharmaceuticals

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Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Spring House - Pennsylvania - United States of America

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a significant contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, demonstrating the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

About The Role


As a Site Leader, Laboratory Service, you will lead the Laboratory Services Operations team within the customer’s laboratory operations and Research and Development facilities in a GxP Pharmaceutical environment.

The Site Leader will be responsible for all lab facilities operations, communications, quality management, and workforce development programs for a large, multi-functional pharmaceutical sites.

This role supports the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

Role will lead a team of 8-10 direct reports including a supervisor. Location onsite in Spring House, Pennsylvania.

What You’ll Do

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and mentor. Lead all aspects of the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and lead the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Assist with implementing operational strategies, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Act as a business partner to put in place initiatives and start process improvements.
• Partner with local and regional senior management to develop and implement strategies that optimize operational performance and support the business.
• Lead client services support activities to drive the efficiency of client-facing professionals.
• Direct the business operations activities locally. Develop partnerships with internal department management.
• Apply a robust knowledge of multiple teams, businesses, and key drivers that impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
• Support monitoring and adherence to annual operating budgets. Evaluate, forecast, and lead operations and maintenance costs for a specific site. Manager will be responsible for over $20M in annual spend.
• Provide strategic direction to the account. This includes the oversight of the management of Lab service contracts and risk strategy.
• Work with the client and other service lines to grow business on the account, find opportunities, and develop cases collaborating with on and off account resources.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
• Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems demonstrating the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
  
  

What You’ll Need


Bachelor's Degree required in Technical Field (Engineering or Science) with 8-12 years of relevant experience.

Must have experience in the GxP Research and Development Labs in Life Sciences companies or with suppliers to these facilities. Experience with Facility Management service providers is a plus.

Ability to manage strategic client relationships, from operational leaders and laboratory management.

Experience in the areas of leadership, staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Why CBRE?


When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!

Disclaimers


Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

Service line: GWS Segment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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