About Us:
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our PPD® Laboratory Services team and contribute to improving patient health. Our world-leading scientists and experts deliver groundbreaking innovations with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

Role Summary:

The Medical Director, Laboratory Services is responsible for directing, planning, and managing the scientific and medical quality of the technical department. This role involves working closely with scientists and medical laboratory scientists to develop and optimize clinical assays. The Director provides expert advice to management and technical personnel on development technologies and activities and is accountable for the quality and timeliness of projects involving themselves or their colleagues.

Role Responsibilities:

• Select and validate test methods, monitor quality control, and ensure compliance with quality and licensing regulations.
• Review corrective and preventative action plans, safety procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide clinical consultations to laboratory clients and ensure test results include all pertinent information for accurate interpretation.
• Direct research and development of new assays, troubleshoot and improve current assays, and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in the formulation of sales and marketing objectives, identify new clients and services, and represent the organization to the scientific community.
• Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with SOPs and client requirements.
• Manage project contracts, scope, pricing, and client interactions.
• Lead and develop staff, including hiring, performance management, and professional development.
• Ensure financial goals are met through strategic planning and project management.
• Provide medical consultation, assess adverse events, and ensure safety during clinical trials.

Qualifications:

• M.D., D.O., or D.D.S. degree, or an earned doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D.) in a relevant chemical, physical, or biological science major from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience leading multi-departmental clinical or analytical laboratories and developing and executing protocols. Or equivalent and relevant combination or education, training, & experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.Division Summary: 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.

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