Group Leader - Bioanalytical LCMS Assay Services

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials Job Description This is a fully onsite role based in our bioanalytical laboratory at 8700 Quioccasin Road in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US.  Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.   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: Provides management and direction to laboratory staff and resources for project activities and needs, oversee daily operations to monitor quality and project timelines, and assist 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 at PPD. A Day in the Life: • Prepares, reviews and approves study protocols, project status reports, final  study reports and other project-related technical documents. • Designs experimental study and participates in technical troubleshooting. • Reviews data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and  SOPs. Reviews and approves laboratory investigations, deviations, and QA facility and data audits. Leads client and FDA audits. • Allocates, schedules and manages laboratory resources for group's project  activities and updates project status. Reviews timesheet reports for billing  accuracy. • Responds to clients questions and needs; leads client technical meetings. • Assists in preparation of proposals by provided project definition. • Identifies new opportunities within client base and ability to work with business development to pursue opportunities. • Coordinates and prioritizes project activities with internal functional groups  (physical testing, analytical development, microbiology, etc.) and support  functions (QA, sample management, etc.). • Assists management in their responsibilities. • Prepares and implements PPD SOPs and company operational policies. Ensures adherence and makes recommendations to quality system improvements. Keys to Success: BS Degree + 8 years of experience (must include 1+ year of people management responsibility)  OR MS + 6 years of experience (must include 1+ year of people management responsibility)  OR PhD + 3-5 years