Location/Division Specific Information

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Discover Impactful Work:

Manages all operational aspects within the laboratory. Manages staff and relationships of laboratory partners including third party laboratories (3PL) and lab alliances. Plans and implements improvements in systems, processes, and procedures for the unit to increase efficiency, productivity, and quality in the
laboratory. Hosts and facilitates regulatory inspections, audits (internal and external), assists in strategic planning, business development, and expansion initiatives.

A day in the Life:

• Manages and directs work responsibilities of staff as well as prioritizing tasks and resources. Directs staff to meet departmental key process improvements
such as quality initiatives and therapeutic area training (TAT).

Oversees daily operations in the laboratory with respect to troubleshooting instrumentation, out of specification/atypical result investigations, analytical methods and reports, review and approval of protocols, data interpretation and evaluation, etc.
• Monitors, assesses and manages third party lab performance to meet contractual expectations, working with objective metrics and satisfaction surveys.
• Directs and manages the implementation of departmental goals and fiscal
policies.
• Initiates and implements plans, develops and improves areas of the laboratory
for greater efficiency, productivity, and quality. Maintains and monitors
accreditation and inspection standards, keeping the laboratory in compliance
with regulatory standards.
• Coordinates inventory monitoring, performs all ordering and requisitioning of
supplies, synchronizing this activity with the other sections.
• Manages staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description
preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management,
coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approves
courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and
terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for
leave, and overtime.

Keys to Success:

Education and Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
• 2+ years of management responsibility
• Proven leadership skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of personnel and fiscal management
• Knowledge of preparation of SOP's, protocols and other technical documents
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to think critically to enhance quality decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and strong time management skills
• Ability to strategize, design and implement effective supply chains and service operations models through innovative combination of people/organization, process and technology solutions
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
• Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.