Associate Director - Cell & Gene Therapy

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Associate Director Department: Cell and Gene Therapy Location: Middleton, WI Work Type: Full-Time, Onsite Role Overview The Associate Director directs and manages all aspects of laboratory operations, ensuring productivity, efficiency, and quality standards are consistently maintained while achieving the financial objectives of the business. This role drives operational excellence by maximizing accuracy, cost efficiency, and productivity, and supports strategic planning and development initiatives. The Associate Director develops and implements laboratory policies and procedures and ensures their effective execution across the organization. What You’ll Do Manages and directs work responsibilities of staff as well as prioritizing tasks and resources. Directs staff to meet departmental key process improvements (KPIs). Manages the implementation of departmental goals and fiscal policies. Develops new programs for revenue enhancement/cost expense reduction, including post-evaluation of new implementations for effectiveness. Coordinates inventory monitoring, performs all ordering and requisitioning of supplies, synchronizing this activity with the other sections. Maintains and monitors accreditation and inspection standards, keeping the laboratory in compliance with regulatory standards. Oversees laboratory operations and ensures compliance to company SOP's and policies and client requirements. Manages staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime. Education & Experience Requirements 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 10+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience. 5+ years of management responsibility Proven leadership skills 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, Abilities Strong knowledge of the drug development industry Strong knowledge of personnel and fiscal management Proficient with Microsoft Office Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management and organization skills Strong attention to detail Ability to multi-task Excellent critical thinking skills to support quality decision making Ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and expectations Work Environment 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. Accessibility/Disability Access Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io*. *This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr