Department Manager - Dose Formulation Analysis

Job Overview: Do you have experience managing a team? Or are you a Study Director/Manager looking to progress into an exciting new role where you can lead a team to deliver the best possible service to our clients? Are you able toinfluence others and effect positive change within a global organization? As one of the world's premier Contract Research Organizations, Covance's mission is to help build a healthier and safer world by providing research services for a multitude of our customers. We are currently assessing the potential impact of COVID-19 on timelines and deliverables which may vary across our service offerings and regions. We also continue to initiate new studies from Early Development through Phase IV and our Central Labs are fully operational. We are committed to continuing our mission to improve health and improve lives during these critical and unprecedented times As a Department Manager in the Dose Formulation Analysis team at our site at Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, your main responsibilities will be: * Responsible for the effective operation of Dose Analysis group. Plans, schedules and organizes necessary resources for study conduct and assignments * Ensures that all procedures are completed and documented according to GLP's, appropriate regulatory agency guidelines, mix procedures and client specifications * Liaise with Study Directors, toxicologists and other support groups to determine requirements from the Department for the support of each toxicology study * Plan and schedule the activities of the Department to meet the applicable timelines * Writes or assists with writing SOP's, departmental procedures * Assures staff is trained and proficient in all phases of applicable laboratory operations. Prepares training plans * Analyzes and updates metrics as needed. Reviews protocols for accurate costing * Ability to understand financial statements and impact on department * Performs recruitment activities and performance evaluation activities and executes Affirmative Action goals in department * Proactive interaction with internal and external clients and suppliers. Maintains good relationships with other groups * Ensures data produced meets regulatory guidelines and scientific expectations * Provide direct supervision of technical and supervisory staff. * Evaluate, source and maintain adequate resource requirements (labor, equipment, space) * Direct the training of staff and ensure that all required documentation is maintained * Ensures administration of training program * Discusses study issues or scope changes with the study director or client as necessary, suggests solutions and actions to solve study issues, manages the impact on time and cost within the department * Performs post project assessments by providing input on team performance at team meetings * Contributes to long range planning and technical policies of the department * Prepare monthly management report * Review financial reports, project performance reports, audits, and provide feedback as necessary * Provide/coordinate tours of the department to internal and external clients and regulatory agencies and supply detailed information needed for audits and suggests process improvements to continually maximize the efficiency of the personnel and laboratory areas Education/Qualifications: * BS degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics or related area Experience: * Substantial experience to suit this role. Experience may be substituted for education * Proficient in written and verbal communication skills * Proficient in time management and resource planning * Knowledge of GLP's and regulatory agency guidelines (e.g. FDA, EPA, etc.) * Ability to accurately interpret and communicate scientific and organizational information with internal and external clients * Ability to initiate and implement self-development efforts * Advanced ability to effectively interact with clients and regulatory personnel Employment Type: Full Time