Senior Scientific Affairs Specialist- Third Party Labs

Submission for the position: Senior Scientific Affairs Specialist- Third Party Labs - (Job Number: 169886)

Leads scientific, technical and business development aspects with Third Party Labs. Consults extensively with Business Development and Clients as well as other internal departments on new business timelines, technical and compliance issues, and project-related matters. Works closely with the director in strategic planning, business development, and expansion initiatives.

Interacts extensively with business development directors, and prepares and determines quotation, pricing, project initiation and scheduling as it relates to scientific and technical capabilities of the Third Partylaboratory operations.Participates in strategic planning, capabilities development, prepares projections, revenue tracking, and other financial-related issues.With management, initiates and implements plans to develop and improve area in the laboratory for greater efficiency, productivity, and quality.Oversees and coordinates projects between US and EU laboratories.Works with QA department in improving laboratory quality.Participates in client, QA, facility, and project audits and prepares responses to audits as needed.Completes technical and scientific related special projects.Serves as a liaison to Third Party Lab vendors handling and brokering outsourced lab services.

Leads scientific, technical and business development aspects with Third Party Labs. Consults extensively with Business Development and Clients as well as other internal departments on new business timelines, technical and compliance issues, and project-related matters. Works closely with the director in strategic planning, business development, and expansion initiatives.

Interacts extensively with business development directors, and prepares and determines quotation, pricing, project initiation and scheduling as it relates to scientific and technical capabilities of the Third Partylaboratory operations.Participates in strategic planning, capabilities development, prepares projections, revenue tracking, and other financial-related issues.With management, initiates and implements plans to develop and improve area in the laboratory for greater efficiency, productivity, and quality.Oversees and coordinates projects between US and EU laboratories.Works with QA department in improving laboratory quality.Participates in client, QA, facility, and project audits and prepares responses to audits as needed.Completes technical and scientific related special projects.Serves as a liaison to Third Party Lab vendors handling and brokering outsourced lab services.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

MT(ASCP) certification or equivalent certification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of preparation of SOP’s, protocols and other technical documents

Strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking skills to support quality decision making

Time management and organization skills

Ability to mutli-task

Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and expectations

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Management Role:

No management responsibility

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

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.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

MT(ASCP) certification or equivalent certification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of preparation of SOP’s, protocols and other technical documents

Strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Critical thinking skills to support quality decision making

Time management and organization skills

Ability to mutli-task

Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and expectations

Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Management Role:

No management responsibility

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

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.

BE-BE-Brussels, GB-GB-Bellshill-Bellshill GB Fleming House 1, GB-GB-Cambridge-Cambridge GB Granta Park1BE-BE-Brussels, GB-GB-Bellshill-Bellshill GB Fleming House 1, GB-GB-Cambridge-Cambridge GB Granta Park1Submission for the position: Senior Scientific Affairs Specialist- Third Party Labs - (Job Number: 169886)