Manager - Formulations

Job Summary

We are seeking a Manager- Formulations for our Formulations department at our Mattawan, MI location.

Formulations is responsible for the manipulation of supplied compounds to prepare dose formulations, including but not limited to suspensions, sterile solutions, diet, dermal, capsules, and controlled substances. The team develops compound-specific instructions based on protocol needs and utilizes various mixing apparatuses to achieve the desired dosing state. From Test Article receipt to disposition, the Formulations team works with internal customers and clients providing logistical resources to produce reproducible formulations, investigating/troubleshooting where necessary to achieve a time-oriented, quality formulation bound by Protocol requirements.

Essential Functions - The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:

• Efficiently perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws to include interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees

• Develop organizational strength by hiring, identifying, and developing personnel who are scientifically and/or technically strong

• Establish culture and atmosphere to maintain good retention and low turnover using available tools and metrics

• Assist with providing costing estimates for components of applicable studies

• Provide short- and long-term solutions that support continuous improvement

• Develop and maintain critical thinking, troubleshooting and time management skills aligned with needs of operational areas

• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team

• Ensure laboratory tasks and operations are executed in compliance with SOPs, protocols, regulatory requirements

• Establish and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols, policies, best practices, and study procedures

• Develop and maintain contemporaneous knowledge of regulatory requirements

• Effectively plan, assign, and direct work within one operational area with expanded scope and/or complexity

• Monitor performance metrics for operational area

The pay range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications (Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience; 3-4 years of previous Management experience required; contract research organization experience preferred

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels inside and outside the organization

• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

• Computer skills, commensurate with Essential Functions, including the ability to learn a validated system

• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, extended shifts, and/or extra shifts; sometimes on short notice

• Ability to work under specific time constraints

Competencies