Company Description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today!

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

We have an exciting opportunity for a leader with a clinical trial background to help stand up a lab in collaboration with our client.  This Associate Technical Director will hire and manage building to a team of ~60 PSS employees for a PSS client site. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build and manage a team of ~60 PSS employeesProvide oversight of PSS employees and the client relationshipAssure site objectives and goals are met including financial, contractual, service delivery, and employee and client delightDevelop key client relationships and seek feedback to assure service excellenceManage on site leadership team and technical managerEnsure employment needs including hiring, coaching, performance management, reviews and feedback, development, and terminationOversee that orientation of new PSS staff to their responsibilities and the function of the site laboratories provides a positive and welcoming introduction for new employeesDemonstrates positive, energetic, role model leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of othersIdentify and meet meaningful quality and productivity metrics, and regularly report and review through governance with key stakeholdersIn collaboration with operational excellence / lean team, identify process improvements and cost savings to better meet client expectations and company objectivesPerforms duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agenciesLead and promote the company culture and core valuesSpecial projects, committee representation, and leading initiatives as needed

Qualifications

BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BS degree in biological or related sciences with at least 10 years of experience or Advanced degree with 7 years of experienceManagement experienceClinical trial experienceExperience or knowledge of PCR, Oligonucleotides, PlasmidsEffective oral and written communicationsStrong problem-solving skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced degree is preferredAt least 5 years of clinical trial experienceAt least 5 years of management experienceVaccine testing experienceKnowledge or experience with robotics

Additional Information

Position is Full Time, Monday – Friday First Shift with support outside of standard hours. Although a remote position, candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysYearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.