Director Labs - Bioanalytical LCMS Research and Development

Director-level position overseeing bioanalytical LCMS laboratory operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific's Richmond, VA facility. Manages staff, client relationships, financial performance, and regulatory compliance in a drug development support laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all laboratory operations, ensuring productivity, efficiency, quality standards, and financial goals are met
• Negotiate and execute project contracts; define scope, pricing, and maintain client relationships
• Manage staff recruitment, performance evaluation, professional development, and personnel decisions
• Direct financial management of projects, revenues, and costs to achieve business targets
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, policies, and client regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent formal qualification
• 12+ years relevant bioanalytical laboratory experience
• 5+ years in management or supervisory roles
• Deep knowledge of GLP, ICH M10 guidelines, and drug development industry
• Expertise in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and analytical instrumentation
• Strong personnel and fiscal management capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compensation: $180,000–$230,000 base