Thermo Fisher Scientific · 6 hours ago
Group Leader - Bioanalytical R&D - LCMS
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, and they are seeking a Group Leader for their Bioanalytical R&D team. The role involves managing laboratory staff, overseeing project activities, and ensuring quality and compliance in a bioanalytical laboratory setting.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
BS Degree + 8 years of experience (must include 1 year of leadership experience)
OR MS+ 6 years of experience
OR PhD + 3-5 years of experience
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
Preferred
LCMS and biological matrices experience
Proven leadership skills
Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment with a team
Effective negotiating skills
Demonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs
Ability to troubleshoot multiple systems/methodologies
Ability to independently optimize analytical methods
Understanding of basic financial terms and definitions as it applies to the business
Understanding of proposal and project scope as it relates to pricing, resource management and the impact on business
Project and time management skills
Effective written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
Ability to train and mentor junior staff
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Michel Lagarde
Chief Operating Officer
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