Senior Director, Analytical Development

About this opportunity :

 

The Senior Director is responsible for coordinating the analytical testing requirements to support research and development projects primarily focused on oligonucleotides. 

 

Key Responsibilities:  

 

• Supervise/manage ≥5 staff  
• Analyze and review project data, correct errors, and report results for multiple projects to support research and development primarily focused on oligonucleotides 
• Author and approve scientific and regulatory documentation for development, qualification, verification, validation, and transfer of analytical methods 
• Plan, track, and execute tasks to deliver department results on time  
• Monitor laboratory compliance  
• Provide professional scientific leadership in all internal and external interactions 
• Plan, execute, and coordinate department training activities 
• Recruit and interview candidates; implement hiring, improvement plans, and promotions.  
• Develop and lead inter-department objectives for continuous improvement and technical excellence  
• Exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments and empowers others in the department appropriately 
• Communicate with clients and directly resolve issues 
• Promote Avecia analytical services to oligonucleotide industry 
• Approve department purchases and expense reports, request capital purchases 
• Create and present department budget to leadership 
• Organize people and equipment resources needed to meet project timelines 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety procedures 
• Create department strategic plan, advise on Avecia strategic plan 
• Approve AD continuous improvement activities 
• Mediate all personnel conflicts and promote a positive work atmosphere 

 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

 

• BA/BS with 20+ yrs. of related experience 
• MS with 15+ yrs. of related experience 
• PhD with 12+ yrs. of related experience 
• Analytical chemistry knowledge including theory and application of fundamental analytical techniques for identification, purity, and assay of multiple analytes 
• Communicate vision of future and strategic plans 
• Identify and positively influence department culture  
• Knowledge of application of chemistry and oligonucleotide knowledge to method development and solving complex problems 
• Competency to think strategically and conceptually to apply quality by design principles across the department 
• Knowledge of industry standards for quality and regulatory compliance  
• Select vendors and candidates for method development and validation 
• Ensure SOPs are updated to improve efficiency and regulatory compliance 
• Advance the department knowledge and application of oligonucleotide knowledge, best practices for method development, and industry standards for quality and regulatory compliance 
• Proficient in technical and business writing and presentations 
• Strategic reasoning to evaluate and improve productivity of department systems 
• Improve effectiveness of department spending and resource usage 
• Implement system changes to increase productivity and reduce costs 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to fairly respond to concerns of members of AD, other departments, and clients.