Manager, Senior Scientist

Manager, Senior Scientist

Location: Virginia Beach, VA (on-site)

Department: Research & Development

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday- Friday 8:15 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (ET)

Clinical Classification: Clinical

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives, restoring health, and giving hope.

LifeNet Health, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (“OPO”) and tissue processor in the United States, as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs, tissues, and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bio-implants, regenerative medicine and research; and, to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process.  LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

Experienced Scientists with expertise in antimicrobial technology development, viral inactivation, and sterilization methods to support the development of medical devices and regenerative medicine products are encouraged to apply.  The Manager, Senior Scientist will contribute to the research, validation, and regulatory compliance of microbial control strategies to ensure product safety and efficacy.  The role involves hands-on process and prototype development, biocompatibility, sterilization validation, contamination control, and regulatory compliance in accordance with industry standards.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Health’s success:

The Manager, Senior Scientist develops and manages research and product development projects. Provides scientific assistance for divisional laboratory efforts. Leads multifunctional teams to plan and execute projects according to goals, budgets, and timelines to achieve corporate objectives. Contributes in the development of intellectual property in support of the divisional project portfolio. Writes, submits, and presents results of research initiatives both internally and externally.

What you’ll do:

• Research Development: Develops and manages research or product development projects based on corporate priorities. Develops and executes experimental plans. Makes major contribution in the development of intellectual property in support of the divisional project portfolio.
• Leadership: Provides oversight to assigned team by supervising, guiding and directing employees to be effective team members. Ensures that everyone is equipped with the right skills, tools, and talents necessary for executing their duties. Using the established people processes (performance, development, succession, and career) to ensure that their team’s level of performance and capabilities meet current and future standards. Leads multifunctional teams to plan and execute projects according to goals, budgets, and timelines to achieve corporate objectives.
• Documentation and Reporting: Accumulates, interprets, and reports data in verbal and written forms. Generates documents, including scientific journal articles, technical reports and regulatory submissions.
• Strategy: Conceptualizes strategies, develops techniques and technologies needed to develop clinical or research products and investigates the feasibility of the potential inventions and products.
• Support: Provides scientific support for technical staff, including guidance and project review.
• Continuous Improvement: Becomes knowledgeable of and assesses external technology for inhouse
• application, potential licensing, or partner opportunities.

What you’ll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or related from accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of experience in Clinical/ Medical Laboratory Sciences or related.