Associate Director, LBA

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The Associate Director, LBA will coordinate the operations of the Ligand binding assay department to ensure the performance, productivity and efficiency of the group's operations and logistics. The Associate Director is responsible for processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Monitor adherence to procedures. Generates all updates and forecasts for the department (daily, weekly, monthly). Stays appraised of the status of all projects and recommends resource adjustment based on deliverable schedules. Monitors schedules and timelines. Advise of delays and impact for projects. Provide operational guidance and efficiency initiatives that have impact on improving productivity and profitability.

• Responsible for personnel management activities of assigned staff such as: scheduling projects, training and development, providing regular direction and feedback on performance, disciplinary actions, preparing and delivering annual performance and salary reviews.
  
• Responsible for scientific review of driving documents and reports and raising any pertinent issues to Director and/or Senior Director.
  
• Contribute to financial success in their areas of expertise, as demonstrated by revenue and GM targets and client satisfaction achieved.
  
• Responsible for ensuring quality and regulatory requirements are met by scientific staff in their team and that any quality issues, KPI issues are promptly resolved.
  
• Responsible for ensuring continued operational improvements for efficiency and cost control in their areas of expertise.
  
• Provide Scientific support to assigned Principle Investigator(s) within the area of expertise and ensure project timelines are respected and any delays communicated in a prompt fashion to all key internal and external stakeholders; Recommends resource adjustment when required based on deliverable schedules.
  
• Responsible for set up and implementation of training for technical and scientific LBA staff.
  
• Responsible for improved efficiency initiatives in the laboratory, including scheduling assays, operations and improving workflows.
  
• Review costing assessments and scheduling projects with business development and Operations.
  
• Contributes to the growth and development of Altasciences ligand binding assay services, as well as participate in strategic planning; Responsible for working closely with other management members and serve as back-up when any of them is out of office.
  
• Contribute in professional internal/external presentations, scientific out-reach, and conferences.
  
• Respect Health and Safety standards in terms of personal protection, laboratory maintenance, and work procedures.
  
• May act as the Test Site Management for applicable validation and sample analysis studies as well as method SOP approval.
  

• Ph.D. with 5+ years of relevant experience; or M.Sc. with 7+ years of relevant experience; or B.Sc. with 10+ years of relevant experience in bioanalysis or other pertinent laboratory-based qualifications in a CRO or Pharma.
  
• Supervisory experience in a multidisciplinary environment is essential.
  
• Previous work experience in a GLP regulated environment is required.
  
• Good leadership and people skills, teamwork experience, demonstrated conflict handling and resolution ability.
  
• Good achievement record in scientific research and technical development evidenced by research paper and conference presentation.
  

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
  
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
  
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
  
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
  

• Training & Development Programs
  
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
  
• Annual Performance Review
  

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