The STEM job market remains robust as the economy continues to slowly improve. Here are three top positions currently available that are sure to pique your interest. Check out these job listings to see if your skill and experience match the requirements for each job.
Director/Senior Director, Clinical Research & Operations – Near Lansdale, PA
Job Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of the clinical trial programs, including all operational aspects of clinical trials in the development programs for the drug candidates. This will include internal operational duties such as management of clinical investigative sites or, more commonly, the operational interfaces between the company, contract research organizations (CROs), clinical sites, and consultants; and management of clinical monitors retained for clinical trials
- Manage Clinical budgets in collaboration with CFO/Comptroller
- Manage/support RFP and CRO/vendor bid processes, CRO/vendor contracting, trial budgets and budget planning, for clinical trial programs
- Co-author or review components of clinical documentation – e.g., clinical protocols, informed consent forms, clinical components of investigator brochures, and clinical components of regulatory documents (IRB/CTA submissions, and IRB/EC communications)
- Contribute to internal and/or external project reports, communications with management and the Board of Directors, clinical investigators and other external clinical experts, consultants, etc.
- Manage additional Clinical Operations staff, when hired
- Contribute to strategic discussions related to scientific and operational execution of clinical development programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related science; additional educational qualifications preferred: R.N./P.A., Masters’ degree in a health-related science, Pharm.D., or Ph.D.
- 8-10+ years of Industry-based Phase 1-3 clinical research and clinical operations
- Must be familiar with all operational aspects of clinical trials, and have at least 4 years as a clinical trial manager for biotech/pharma company/companies
- Substantial experience in managing Phase 1-2 clinical trials in U.S., and multinational trial experience preferred
- Must be familiar with essential FDA regulations governing clinical trials
- Some experience in anti-infective/antiviral drug development preferred but not required
For immediate consideration please email resumes to Kim@scientificsearch.com
Senior Statistician Methodologist-Near King Of Prussia, PA
Position Purpose:
Provide expertise in statistical methodologies and project management support:
Principal Accountabilities:
- Provides statistical methodology and project management support for commercial deliverables as well as custom studies.
- Develops tactical study plans in answer to business questions, performs quantitative research, and provides written summaries of study results.
- Gathers recommendations from other departments to develop research plans, identifying appropriate data sources, and delivery options in meeting client information and analyses needs.
- Defines statistical design and methodology to meet client information needs. May manage statisticians and statistical programmers processing study data.
- Conducts statistical analyses to derive conclusions from the study, and identifies new opportunities for standard reports and for value-added analytics.
- Consults with clients on design and methodology and provides input for client proposals. Works on projects of complex scope where independent judgment is used within a broad range of defined procedures and practices.
- Develops new applications and methodologies for existing or newly acquired data. Leads design efforts in selecting statistical methodology for use in the development and launch of new products.
Minimum Education, Experience, & Specialized Knowledge Required:
- Requires a Master’s degree in Statistics with five to ten years of experience or a Ph.D. with two to five years of experience.
- Proficiency in statistical programming software SAS, R, SQL.
Additional Requirements:
- Requires innovative thinking on conceptual products and services, state-of-the-art statistical/longitudinal/data mining methods, and independent personal development in new database sources. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work under stringent deadlines and be multi-task oriented. Experience with pharmaceutical industry strongly desired.
For immediate consideration, contact Michellel@scientificsearch.com.
Director of Operations-Near Mt Laurel, NJ
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Operations directs all activities related to manufacturing of solid dose tablets, packaging of tablets, procurement of materials and ingredients, distribution, and the transportation and warehousing of products and maintenance. Prior experience with the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution operations for solid dose pharmaceutical products preferred.
Requirements/Responsibilities:
The Director of Operations is responsible for all manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, and procurement functions. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensure that all facilities are operated safely, efficiently, and are cGMP compliant.
- Ensure that all operations operate within budgeted guidelines.
- Assist Director of Quality as they represent the company during customer, FDA, and DEA audits.
- Ensures that company logistical efforts maximize scheduling efficiencies, while minimizing warehousing and distribution costs and minimizing procurements costs.
- Ensure that personnel are trained to fully understand their positions and cGMPs.
- Maintain effective communication with senior management and relay critical issues and action plans involving Operations and Logistics.
- Responsible for other duties as may be assigned.
Supervision:
Operations
- Manufacturing
- Packaging
- Maintenance
Logistics
- Warehouse
- Scheduling
- Procurement
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- 7+ years in pharmaceutical operations management experience and a comprehensive understanding of FDA regulations and cGMPs
- In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, quality assurance, logistics, distribution, and maintenance
- Self-motivated, professional, strong work-ethic, and excellent leadership ability, with an emphasis on forward-thinking, creative, and out-of-the-box approach
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Proficiency with computer applications.
For immediate consideration, email resume to jeff@scientificsearch.com.
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