Group Leader - Gene and Cell Therapy

Responsibilities:Provides management and direction to laboratory staff and resources for project activities and needs, oversee daily operations to monitor quality and project timelines, and assist in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs. Ensures responsiveness to the customer and overall, client satisfaction. Plans and monitors the progress and quality of projects by utilizing the financial and quality management tools available at PPD.

Responsibilities:Provides management and direction to laboratory staff and resources for project activities and needs, oversee daily operations to monitor quality and project timelines, and assist in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs. Ensures responsiveness to the customer and overall, client satisfaction. Plans and monitors the progress and quality of projects by utilizing the financial and quality management tools available at PPD.Education and Experience:

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 5 years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, and experience.

1 year of leadership responsibility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven leadership skillsExperience with molecular analytical techniques, such as PCR and NGSAbility to cultivate a collaborative work environment with a teamEffective negotiating skillsDemonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPsAbility to troubleshoot multiple systems/methodologiesAbility to independently optimize analytical methodsUnderstanding of basic financial terms and definitions as it applies to the businessUnderstanding of proposal and project scope as it relates to pricing, resource management and the impact on businessProject and time management skillsEffective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills

Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and/or local law.Education and Experience:

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 5 years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, and experience.

1 year of leadership responsibility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven leadership skillsExperience with molecular analytical techniques, such as PCR and NGSAbility to cultivate a collaborative work environment with a teamEffective negotiating skillsDemonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPsAbility to troubleshoot multiple systems/methodologiesAbility to independently optimize analytical methodsUnderstanding of basic financial terms and definitions as it applies to the businessUnderstanding of proposal and project scope as it relates to pricing, resource management and the impact on businessProject and time management skillsEffective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills

Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and/or local law.