Associate Group Leader - Lab Support

Associate Group Leader - Lab Support

PPD Laboratories - Middleton, WI

PPD is a leading global contract research organization - currently operating in 46 countries! At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health. Our organization works with a diverse group of pharmaceutical companies to help accelerate timelines to develop and deliver life changing medicine and therapies. As the largest GMP laboratory in North America, our lab in Middleton, WI offers the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry.

Learn more about our Middleton, WI site! https://www.ppdi.com/Services/Laboratories/cGMP-Lab-Testing

Role Description:

As an Associate Group Leader, you will provide line-level management coordination of resources and work schedules for laboratory activities. Oversee daily operations and assists in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs. Ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner so that company revenues are met and clients are satisfied with the quality and turnaround time of work being performed. Ensure that laboratory staff continues to be developed to keep pace with department goals and growth. Additional job functions include:

Performs lab work in accordance with client protocols, methods and requirements.

• Prepares study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documentation.

• Designs experimental study and participates in technical troubleshooting.

• Reviews, interprets and analyzes data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs. Reviews laboratory investigations and deviation.

• Organizes, schedules and supervises laboratory resources for group's project activities and updates project status.

• Responds to client questions and needs, coordinates client communication and records meeting minutes.

• Assists group leaders in their responsibilities.

• Assists in preparation and implementation of PPD/client SOPs and company operational policies. Ensures adherence to SOPs, safety standards and company policies.

Associate Group Leader - Lab Support

PPD Laboratories - Middleton, WI

PPD is a leading global contract research organization - currently operating in 46 countries! At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health. Our organization works with a diverse group of pharmaceutical companies to help accelerate timelines to develop and deliver life changing medicine and therapies. As the largest GMP laboratory in North America, our lab in Middleton, WI offers the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry.

Learn more about our Middleton, WI site! https://www.ppdi.com/Services/Laboratories/cGMP-Lab-Testing

Role Description:

As an Associate Group Leader, you will provide line-level management coordination of resources and work schedules for laboratory activities. Oversee daily operations and assists in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs. Ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner so that company revenues are met and clients are satisfied with the quality and turnaround time of work being performed. Ensure that laboratory staff continues to be developed to keep pace with department goals and growth. Additional job functions include:

Performs lab work in accordance with client protocols, methods and requirements.

• Prepares study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documentation.

• Designs experimental study and participates in technical troubleshooting.

• Reviews, interprets and analyzes data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs. Reviews laboratory investigations and deviation.

• Organizes, schedules and supervises laboratory resources for group's project activities and updates project status.

• Responds to client questions and needs, coordinates client communication and records meeting minutes.

• Assists group leaders in their responsibilities.

• Assists in preparation and implementation of PPD/client SOPs and company operational policies. Ensures adherence to SOPs, safety standards and company policies.

Education and Experience:

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 and Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency on technical operating systems

• Proven leadership skills

• Ability to train and mentor junior staff

• Demonstrated ability to be project solution driven

• Good written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills

• Can independently perform root cause analysis for method investigations

• Technical writing skills; ability to write quality documents (SOPs, investigation forms, etc.)

• Demonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs

• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods

• Project and time management skills

Work Environment Requirements:

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 poundsAble 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 typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

What To Expect Next:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. It's not just talk, our award-winning training programs speak for themselves. Join PPD in our relentless pursuit of excellence! If you feel your skills are a fit for this position - apply now!

We look forward to receiving your application. A member of our talent acquisition team will review your qualifications and if interested, you will be contacted for an interview.

Education and Experience:

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 and Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency on technical operating systems

• Proven leadership skills

• Ability to train and mentor junior staff

• Demonstrated ability to be project solution driven

• Good written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills

• Can independently perform root cause analysis for method investigations

• Technical writing skills; ability to write quality documents (SOPs, investigation forms, etc.)

• Demonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs

• Ability to independently optimize analytical methods

• Project and time management skills

Work Environment Requirements:

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 poundsAble 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 typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

What To Expect Next:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. It's not just talk, our award-winning training programs speak for themselves. Join PPD in our relentless pursuit of excellence! If you feel your skills are a fit for this position - apply now!

We look forward to receiving your application. A member of our talent acquisition team will review your qualifications and if interested, you will be contacted for an interview.