Manager, Small Molecule

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Manager, Small Molecule

Shift: Full-Time; Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm EST 

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. 

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. 

Discover Impactful Work: 
As a Sr Research Scientist or Research Scientist, you will oversee complex analytical development and/or specialty technologies projects to create new analytical methods, enhance existing methods, and transfer client-provided methods using multiple instrumentation techniques (HPLC, GC, UPLC, ICP-MS, LC/MS, GC/MS etc.) and multiple detection techniques (UV, FL, CAD, ELSD, IC etc.). Provide technical and regulatory consulting to internal groups and clients about their programs. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to senior staff members in performing laboratory activities. Routinely act as the technical project leader for multiple projects, interacts with clients to provide technical project updates, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols. 

Summarized Purpose:

Provides management and direction to staff and resources for project activities and needs, oversees daily operations to monitor quality and project timelines, and assists 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. Ensures that staff develop to support department goals and business growth.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

Essential Functions

• Oversees the daily activities of staff, including interviewing, selection,

professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching  and mentoring.

• Reviews and approves requests for paid time off, leave, overtime, and reviews timesheet reports for billing accuracy.

• Allocates, schedules and manages laboratory resources for group's project activities and updates project status and revenue projections.

• Regularly communicates to staff project performance metrics, quality updates and opportunities for staff development.

• Responsible for demonstrating process improvements and efficiency gains to meet department goals. Defines and monitors performance metrics for quality and productivity.

• Coordinates and prioritizes project activities with internal functional groups (physical testing, microbiology, etc.) and support functions (QA, sample management, etc.).

• Identifies new opportunities within client base and ability to work with business development to pursue opportunities.

• Participates in project definition and negotiations with client on timelines and budget.

• Participates in audits and general capabilities department tours.

• Provides recommendations to clients on analytical and compliance issues.

• Reviews and approves laboratory investigations, deviations, and QA facility and data audits.

• Prepares and implements SOPs and company operational policies.

• Ensures adherence and makes recommendations to quality system improvements.

• Accountable for group's knowledge and application of good practices pertaining to GMP/GLP and / or other laboratory / client requirements.

• Participates in bi-annual SOP review & change. Ownership of changes needed to comply with SOPs.

• Assists Sr Management in their responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification. Previous

experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5-

8 years) or equivalent.

• 2+ years of management responsibility

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training  and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• To demonstrate behaviors which align to the 4i Values of Thermo Fisher

• Ability to train and mentor junior staff

• Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment with a team and across business areas

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

• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Understanding of basic financial terms and definitions as it applies to the business

• Ability to independently develop project proposals/plans

• Project and time management skills

• Proven ability to identify and implement common efficiencies across multiple programs/projects

• Demonstrated understanding of the bid process and can utilize expertise of others to develop

programs to meet unique client needs

• Proven ability to cope with a dynamic work environment

Management Role:

Manager role with responsibilities for a department, managing a team of direct reports. Demonstrates

mastery of manager skills and responsibilities through consistent, multi-year successful performance.

Focuses on effectively leading and developing team members, ensuring alignment with departmental

goals and objectives.

Benefits 

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! 

Working Conditions and Environment: 

Thermo Fisher Scientific 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. 

• 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. 

 
Why Join Us? 
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference. 
 
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs. 

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