Director of In Vitro Studies

Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Director of In Vitro Studies with a pharmaceutical company located in Morrisville, NC. Provide direction and supervision to a designated group of scientific staff to ensure projects are resourced appropriately and employees are trained to meet project needs. Work with staff to ensure all project deliverables are completed to the sponsor's satisfaction and in accordance with all applicable standard practices and policies. Assist in formulating effective strategic goals and objectives, assure implementation and operational integration of those goals. Work with other functional management to develop strategic initiative implementation plans, including measures to evaluate success. May also serve as project manager, as required. Oversee all in-vitro screening activities as it relates to timelines, data quality, and interpretation of results. Establish and maintain relationships with clients.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage staff in accordance with organization's policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance and guiding professional development
• Rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems.
• Approve actions on human resource matters.
• Coach and mentor employees around project planning, project review, and problem solving to ensure alignment of work practices across the team through the adoption and use of all process and technology tools.
• Obtain and provide regular feedback to employees from customers and key stakeholders to assist in personal and professional development.
• Identify skill and competency gaps at the individual level and work to craft development plans that will close those gaps.
• Experienced in using, optimizing and troubleshooting a variety of laboratory automation and its application for use in compound screening in support of hit/lead optimization and/or focused screening.
• Leader in bringing in state-of-the-art assay technologies and will lead the development and implementation of robust and efficient assay workflows and data analysis methods.
• Principal contact for the technical review of new assays, method transfers from sponsors, new analytical equipment and applicable research and development.
• Act as principal contact and represent the organization with clients regarding scientific principles and performance of in-vitro screens.
• Developing cross-boundary partnerships and collaborations to influence working practices to ensure impact of in-vitro screening data.
• Work with staff to develop and implement improvement initiatives to increase quality or services and operational efficiency.
• Responsible for flexible use of the team skills and resource to support projects according to agreed needs and project priorities.
• Functional area technical expert.
• Propose, manage and implement scientific initiatives and/or strategies in consult with management.
• Oversee the performance of tasks associated with the execution of functional area work to scientific standards and to the complete satisfaction of the customer.
• Oversees the design, interpretation, validation, implementation, documentation, and reporting of new in-vitro screens along with ensuring the performance of the in-vitro screens with appropriate levels of regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with clients, external divisions, third-party vendors, and other in-vitro scientific staff on issues regarding complex problems and scientific principles.
• Manage allocation of resources with an eye towards efficiency and quality.
• Provide direction, support, and policy development recommendations to assigned staff and Quintiles management team.
• Maintain awareness of overall developments in the field of high throughput screening and in-vitro metabolism
• Keep abreast of new technologies, techniques, assay designs or equipment, literature and attend professional meetings.
• Participate in proposal development for ADME Screening business proposals and business development for ADME Screening Group.
• Propose and evaluate new technologies, techniques, assay designs and/or equipment.

Skills and Requirements:

• D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology or related field required
• Master's Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or biology or related field required
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 3 years' relevant experience. 6 years' relevant experience 10 years' relevant experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Jarred Fetterman at 215-531-5593.

ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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