Director of Bioanalysis

Role Description

• Fulfill management responsibilities with respect to Good Laboratory Practices.
• Ensure laboratory operations are compliant with the appropriate regulatory requirements.
• Represent the company with clients and prospective clients.
• Work directly with business development directors to maintain existing relationships and develop new contacts.
• Provide operational insight for efficiency improvement.
• Draft, review, and/or approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other documents related to laboratory projects.
• Develop scientific, technical, and business strategies to promote the growth and profitability of bioanalytical services.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor scientific staff.
• Oversee development of direct reports by setting goals, conducting performance reviews, evaluating and monitoring training needs, creating development plans, mentoring, and coaching.
• Set priorities and schedule activities of departmental resources, implement company objectives, and create alternative solutions to address business and operational challenges.

Qualifications

• Preferred, advanced degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology or related field or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields.
• Relative alternate certification may be considered acceptable.
• Excellent communications, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, line management, tactical and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience within a client-service environment, either in a contract laboratory or within a core group at a pharmaceutical company.
• Demonstrates skills in scientific problem solving.
• Extensive knowledge of GLP guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• In-depth understanding and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and contract research organizations in general and the bioanalysis community specifically.
• Ability to travel as necessary (approximately 25%).
• English level: Required bilingualism includes communicating verbally and in writing on topics that are often technical.
• Candidate who does not possess the required training and/or experience may be considered under different criteria.

Requirements

• Ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade.

Benefits

• Company car or car allowance.
• Health benefits to include Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Company match 401k.
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time.

Salary Range

$118,700.00 - $207,800.00

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.