Lab Operations Manager - USDM Life Sciences

Job Title: Lab Operations Manager Job Function: Project Manager Location: Foster City, CA

About USDM

USDM Life Sciences is a premier consulting company with 20+ years of experience assisting heavily regulated biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies with their GxP technologies to accelerate growth. Our deep domain knowledge and technology expertise in life sciences business processes are what sets us apart. From strategy to implementation and adoption, we have delivered thousands of GxP projects globally.

As part of the USDM team, you have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies through our many partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, DocuSign, Box, and many more. From molecule to market, you will help connect technology, people, and data in new ways to generate real-time insights to improve business outcomes for USDM’s clients. Are you ready to make an impact and drive real digital transformation in life sciences?

Founded in Santa Barbara in 1999, USDM has grown to a progressive, global company with 300+ remote employees and offices throughout the US, Canada, and Germany.

Nature and Scope of Job

USDM is looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage laboratory operations projects.

Primary Responsibilities

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• Manage laboratory operations projects, including new instruments, new software, and process improvements
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• Work closely with Analytical Operations personnel to determine laboratory needs and user requirements
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• Assist in the demonstration of new laboratory systems
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• Work with Facilities Operations in site planning and preparation for instrument installations
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• Review documents pertaining to system implementations, including protocols, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines
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• Communicate project requirements, goals, and timelines effectively
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• Assist in key project decision making efforts 

Additional Responsibilities

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• Present project summaries and status updates to large groups through PowerPoint and verbal communication
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• Participate in meetings with vendors and the Vendor Service Team as needed
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• Apply knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) concepts 
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Qualifications

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• Minimum 3 to 5 years in pharmaceutical industry
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• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills
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• Must have excellent judgment and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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• Ability to manage others through influence
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• Solid Project Management skills
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• Solid Microsoft Project Skills
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• Able to mentor and lead others through the use of project management best practices
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• Proven track record in successful project delivery
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• Prior experience managing a program or PMO is preferred

Education & Certifications

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• University certificate or degree with a minimum of 5 years of related industry experience
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• Prefer PMI certification or comparable experience preferred
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Working Conditions

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. 

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

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• Sit or stand at a desk in an environmentally controlled office environment for prolonged periods of time. 
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• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, scanner, or printer. 
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• Frequently communicate with stakeholders via telephone, email, or instant message. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 

Equal Opportunity Statement

USDM Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. USDM Life Sciences reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Compensation

Salary/Hourly Rate Range (W2): USD 60.00 - 70.00

The base salary/hourly rate range represents the anticipated low and high end of the USDM’s compensation range for this position. Actual salaries/hourly rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on market survey data or budget.

Full-time employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, and critical care coverage.

Both full and part time employees, who are at least 21 years of age, are eligible to participate in USDM's 401k plan. Full and part time employees may be eligible for paid time off.

All employees are eligible for USDM's rewards and recognition program.

For more details about our benefits, visit us here:https://usdm.my.salesforce-sites.com/Careers