Technical Manager

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Connecticut; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions in Connecticut is seeking a dedicated professional to lead teams in a laboratory environment, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in operations. The role includes technical contributions, performance management, and fostering positive client relations.

This position requires a graduate degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry, alongside significant GMP/GLP experience. Excellent benefits including medical coverage, 401(k) options, and paid vacations are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant GMP/GLP laboratory experience or PhD, 2+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience in formulation of solid dosage forms or pharmaceutical drug product development preferred.
• Strong scientific, computer, organizational skills, and reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in laboratory settings and foster collaboration.
• Deliver technical contributions through research to advance projects.
• Ensure training and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

GMP/GLP knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Scientific reasoning

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or related field

Job description

Job Description

• Leads teams (Group Leaders and Direct Reports) serving clients in a laboratory setting and requires a strong laboratory presence. Provides role model leadership that fosters high morale and collaboration.
• Delivers technical contributions through hands on research to advance projects and initiatives. Serves as a technical expert in the lab generating data.
• Ensures proper training of all employees to ensure safety, quality, productivity, teamwork, and client service. Organizes inter-team cross-training to ensure service continuity.
• Uses Operational Excellence and Lab Management tools (ie training and capabilities matrices, standard Day and capacity/resource planning tools, etc.) to ensure efficient laboratory operations. Uses tools to organize technical resources and staff to accomplish client goals within given deadlines. Monitors and adjusts resource allocation across teams.
• Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations. Applies GMP/GLP in areas of responsibility; as appropriate.
• Tracks key KPIs including quality, safety, training and service metrics to ensure teams are meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Fosters positive client relations by interfacing effectively with clients and staff to create a superlative service culture.
• Continuously seeks to improve processes and efficiencies. Manages process improvement and cost savings initiatives.
• Oversees performance management and development of staff. Manages employee development and cross-training plans for staff.
• Manages communications between clients, group leaders, and other cross-functional groups. Facilitates meetings and disseminates administrative communications.
• Leads and manages recruiting for areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision. Ensures compliance with company policies and contributes to the overall success of the organization.
• Communicates regularly with Regional Manager/Director for update on operations.
• Manages to ensure compliance with all laws and prevention of co-employment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or other related degree concentration.
• M.S. 3+ years of relevant GMP/GLP laboratory experience or PhD, 2+ years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• 3+ years formulation of solid dosage forms experience or 3+ years pharmaceutical drug product development experience preferred.
• 2+ years of successful independent leadership experience, including team succession planning, developing and managing schedules, establishing, monitoring and reporting KPIs and metrics.
• Strong scientific, computer, organizational skills, and reasoning skills, including logical thinking and deductive reasoning.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, and adaptable. High energy and positive approach to situations and interactions.
• Able to prioritize and able to quickly adapt to shifting priorities.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with overtime as needed.

• Target Compensation: $80-90k
• 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

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.