Associate Director, Ligand Binding Assay

About the role

The Associate Director, LBA provides scientific and technical leadership in the area of expertise in the Laboratory Sciences department. The Associate Director is responsible for managing direct reports, providing them scientific support and ensuring their performance, productivity and efficiency in their project assignment. Participate in professional internal/external presentations, scientific out-reach and conferences.

What You’ll Do Here

• Responsible for personnel management activities of assigned staff such as: scheduling projects, training and development, providing regular direction and feedback on performance, disciplinary actions, preparing and delivering annual performance and salary reviews.

• Responsible for scientific review of driving documents and reports and raising any pertinent issues to Senior management.

• Contribute to financial success in their areas of expertise, as demonstrated by revenue and GM targets and client satisfaction achieved.

• Responsible for ensuring quality and regulatory requirements are met by scientific staff in their team and that any quality issues, KPI issues are promptly resolved.

• Responsible for ensuring continued operational improvements for efficiency and cost control in their areas of expertise.

• Provide scientific support to assigned Bioanalytical Responsible Scientists/Contributing/Principal Investigator within the area of expertise, ensure project timelines are respected, and any delays communicated in a prompt fashion to all key internal and external stakeholders; Recommends resource adjustment when required based on deliverable schedules.

• May be assigned as a Bioanalytical Responsible Scientist/Contributing Scientist/Principal Investigator, as needed.

• Responsible for set up and implementation of training for technical and scientific LBA staff.

• Responsible for improved efficiency initiatives in the laboratory, including scheduling assays, operations and improving workflows.

• Review costing assessments and scheduling projects with Business Development and Operations.

• Contribute to the growth and development of Altasciences ligand binding assay services, as well as participate in strategic planning.

• Responsible for working closely with other management members. May serve as back-up when other Laboratory Sciences leadership is out of office.

• Contribute in professional internal/external presentations, scientific outreach and conferences.

• Respect Health and Safety standards in terms of personal protection, laboratory maintenance, and work procedures.

• May act as Test Site/Facility Management for applicable validation and sample analysis studies as well as method approval.

• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Ph. D. in the fields of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Pharmacology with 5+ years of relevant experience.

• M.Sc. with 7+ years of relevant experience.

• B.Sc. with 10+ years of relevant experience in bioanalysis or other pertinent laboratory-based qualifications in a CRO or Pharma in lieu of Ph.D.

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.

• 3+ years related supervisory experience in a multidisciplinary environment.

• MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.

• Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

• Well developed interpersonal skills are required.

• Personal/professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information.

• Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.

• Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.

• Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

• Relevant industry experience a plus.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

• Telework when applicable

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Annual Performance Review

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