Director - Vaccine Testing Labs

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

The Director, Vaccine Science oversees a dedicated team of scientists and technicians. The Dir serves as the primary contact for a large pharmaceutical customer to ensure successful implementation and execution of program objectives. The Dir supervises and assists group leaders, scientists, and laboratory technologists in complex operations. The Dir ensures scheduling, resource management, technical and compliance related issues are managed appropriately. This role plans, directs and implements improvements in systems, processes and procedures to increase efficiency, productivity and quality in the laboratory. Additionally, the Dir assists the Business Unit Leadership Team in strategic planning, business development and expansion initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Interact with clients and business development on requests for proposals and project definition. Prepare, review and approve bids and proposals, scope of work and pricing. Negotiate with clients on timelines and pricing.
• Manage/direct work responsibilities of group leaders as well as prioritize tasks and resources.
• Review data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs. Review and approves laboratory investigation, deviations, and QA facility and data audits. Lead client and regulatory audits.
• Prepare and update revenue projection reports, review Partner and timesheet reports for revenue recognition and billing, evaluate resource utilization reports and project profitability.
• Review and approve study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project related technical documentation.
• Assist in technical sales and marketing, prepare technical marketing materials, and participate in poster and podium presentations in technical conferences.
• Assist upper management in strategic planning, budgeting, new capabilities development and other responsibilities.
• Prepare and implement SOPs and company operational policies. Ensure adherence and makes recommendations to quality system improvements.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Biological Science required.
• Proven experience and track record in Vaccine clinical research and/or Bioanalytical Labs
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
• 5+ years of management responsibility
• Proven leadership skills

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD and client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
• Proven technical troubleshooting analytical instrumentation and problem solving abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Project and time management skills
• Ability to implement quality systems and process improvements
• Ability to provide guidance to clients on analytical issues and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills
• Strong organizational agility and demonstrated drive for results.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $175,000.00–$200,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards