Sr. Director / Director, Biorepository and Laboratory Operations

Summary

Our client is accelerating personalized medicine research by empowering

patients with their healthcare data and making it as easy as possible for them

to participate in the medical research process. They partner with patients and

pharmaceutical companies to accelerate precision medicine R&D by securely

and efficiently collecting and providing patient samples and relevant health

data. They are helping thousands of researchers at 20 of the top 40 global

pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies increase the speed and quality at

which they are conducting their research. For the past three years, our client

received the prestigious designation as a “Great Places to Work” company.

Duties / Expectations of Role

The Laboratory Director will function as a leader, innovator, coordinator, and change agent in the pursuit of improved operations, and is accountable for managing (planning, organizing, staffing, influencing, and controlling) all components of the Laboratory. Additionally, the Laboratory Director manages onsite team(s) of Lab manager(s), Lab technician(s), and Project Manager(s) while upholding the organization’s Code of Conduct. This position is responsible for creating, designing, and implementing systems, processes and policies while maintaining the mission, vision, and values of the company. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Management and Operations

• Assures managers plan staffing requirements, hire to meet needs and schedules to ensure efficient management of resources and work flow
• Develops systems for alternative uses of staff
• Assists with development of talent across sections in technical / clinical and management positions
• Utilizes company resources to implement policies / procedures
• Assures Human Resource standards are applied fairly and consistently throughout the department
• Facilitates a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach to interdepartmental problem-solving / service delivery
• Creates an environment of high morale and motivated team members
• Oversees laboratory protocol development and process improvement and project / grant development and management
• Implements and oversees laboratory infrastructure for commercial biorepository and laboratory services
• Biorepository services : Biospecimen processing and storage with human whole blood and leukopaks including its derivatives which may include serum, plasma, DNA, RNA, and immune cell subtypes
• Analytical services : Cell and cytokine profiling, protein counts, cell and tissue culture, functional cell assays, cytogenetic analysis, and analysis of microRNA expression
• Processing and storage of other biological and tissue materials such as urine, FFPE blocks and tissue samples, and other human biospecimen types
• Develops best-in-class biospecimen sample logistics that include sample storage, data transfer / management, shipping, tracking, reconciliation, and processing to achieve business goals and quality targets
• Collaborates with IT and QA to implement an effective sample traceability process through the LIMS that includes eCommerce sample inventory management
• Evaluates and leverages standard and / or emerging technologies to optimize or implement laboratory processes with a strong understanding of prioritization, ROI, and tradeoffs
• Vendor management responsibilities with external laboratory service providers and may work directly with the project manager on study deliverables
• Troubleshoots and proactively works with laboratory staff and relevant stakeholders to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner

Commercial and Growth

Financial Management

Mandatory Requirements

Preferred Requirements

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