Associate Group Leader (People Manager) - Biopharma - PPD Athlone, Ireland, Athlone
Client:
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location:
Athlone, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
24c6a5c8d1da
Job Views:
112
Posted:
23.01.2025
Expiry Date:
09.03.2025
Job Description:
At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Location/Division Specific Information
Our PPD Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.
Discover Impactful Work:
The role of Associate Group Leader is to provide support to our Biopharma department by providing management and direction to a group of laboratory staff and resources for project activities and needs, overseeing daily operations to monitor quality and project timeliness, and assist in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs.
A day in the Life
* Management of a team of analysts.
* Allocation, scheduling and managing laboratory resources for group's project activities and updates LIMS for project status. Reviews timesheet reports for billing accuracy.
* Preparation, review and approval of study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
* Designing experimental study and participates in technical troubleshooting.
* Reviewing data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs. Review and approve laboratory investigations, deviations, QA facility and data audits. Assists in client and regulatory authority audits.
* Responding to client questions and needs; leads client technical meetings.
* Assisting in preparation of proposals, project definition and pricing.
* Coordinating and prioritizing project activities with internal functional groups (physical testing, analytical development, etc.) and support functions (QA, sample management, etc.)
* Assisting senior group leaders and/or managers in their responsibilities.
* Preparation and implementing SOPs and company operational policies. Ensuring adherence and making recommendations for quality system improvements.
Education and Experience
* Educated to a bachelor's degree level in a relevant area, e.g., chemistry, biochemistry.
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.
* Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
* 1+ year of leadership responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
* Management experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or analytical contract laboratory industries.
* Stability/QC/analytical R&D/project and program management.
* Direct supervision of technical staff.
* Full understanding of GMP requirements, client SOPs, ICH guidelines, EP and USP requirements, EMA and FDA guidance's.
* Knowledge and experience of a wide range of techniques, HPLC, UPLC, Electrophoresis (CE, iCE, SDS-PAGE), ELISA, spectrophotometry.
Working Environment/Requirements
* Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
* Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
* Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
* Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
* Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
* May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
* Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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