Director of Chemistry

Serving customers since 2004, Eagle offers the highest quality in preparation testing for sterility, bacterial endotoxins, microbial detection, beyond-use dating (BUD) determination and active ingredient potency. State-of-the-art equipment, combined with the experience and knowledge of our team, makes Eagle the best choice for all testing needs. The Eagle team is committed not only to performing the best quality control testing, but also working relentlessly with our customers on solutions if tests receive unexpected results.

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The Director of Chemistry is responsible for the day to day operations of the laboratory. This position is a subject matter expert and works with Departmental Supervisors to manage lab operations throughput to ensure turnaround times are met while maintaining data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards. This position reports to the President.

• Profitably manages the day-to-day operation of the laboratory in line with budget targets and Group objectives focusing on analysis quality and sample throughput
• Ensures effective laboratory operations, including housekeeping, safety, quality assurance, security, and environmental practices
• Is a subject matter expert in the area of organic/inorganic analytical environmental chemistry
• Works with client services to resolve technical and service issues
• Works with service group supervisors to manage staff and instrumentation resources to maximize sample throughput and ensures that turnaround times are met
• Implements best practices in the laboratory to maximize operational efficiency and maintains data quality that meets or exceeds industry standards
• Demonstrates good leadership through effective planning, delegating and empowering subordinates appropriately, and leading by example. Manages people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively when required.
• Ensures staffing levels are appropriate for sample volumes and that staff are properly trained to perform their assigned duties
• Complies with company policies and all applicable SOPs; complies with ISO 17025, cGMPs, cGLPs and Quality Control Guidelines
• Is responsible for buying appropriate services and equipment that are best suited to meet the needs of the laboratory
• Ensures the lab’s consumables inventory is appropriate for current work loads
• Manage root cause analysis and OOS investigations
• Monitors the quality of data and ensures that the lab’s QA objectives are met on time
• Supervise, delegate and review analytical activities ensuring all work schedules are planned and workflows meet timelines
• Performs regular in-department visits throughout the laboratory
• Works in conjunction with the functional support groups to ensure a proactive and planned approach to budgets, human resource planning and the use of analytical instrumentation and information technology
• Maintains a sound understanding of EHS management techniques and the commitment to deliver EHS performance that meets the expectations of Eagle
• Actively promotes good housekeeping and safe use of equipment
• Participates in incident investigations involving their department personnel
• Performs other duties as required.
• 10% travel to customers

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Related with at least 10 years (or MS with at least 15 years) of directly relevant experience (excluding graduate research) in GMP environment, preferably pharmaceutical product analysis. Minimum 5 years of progressive laboratory management experience is required.
• Subject matter expert in inorganic/organic environmental chemistry
• Minimum of 5-7 years of team management experience in an FDA-regulated contract laboratory or biotechnology & pharmaceutical company with progressive levels of responsibility are required.
• Expert with pharmaceutical chemistry testing and related equipment/instrument. This includes hands‑on experience in USP compliant chemistry testing procedures for pharmaceuticals.
• Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
• Some knowledge and understanding of financial statements and operating budgets required
• Strong…