100 Jobs in Athlone

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
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.
**Discover Impactful Work:**
As a Scientist III, you will perform complex laboratory analysis of pharmaceutical products and proficiently use analytical instrumentation. Routinely act as the project leader on multiple projects, interacts with clients, reviews and evaluates data, writes reports and protocols. Responsible for the scientific conduct of the project and communication of regulatory issues with senior level team members.
**A day in the Life:**
+ Independently performs method validations, method transfers and analytical testing of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical compounds in a variety of formulations and/or delivery systems. Understands and conforms to methods and protocols applicable to assigned tasks. Designs and drives experiments with minimal supervision.
+ Prepares study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project-related technical documents.
+ Communicates data and technical issues to the client and responds to client needs and questions.
+ Mentors, trains and coordinates laboratory activities of other team members and assists in troubleshooting instrument and analytical problems.
+ Assists with quality systems and new equipment.
+ Assists in designing method validation or method

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**Job Description:**
**Job Summary**
This position is responsible for loading, unloading, shipping, receiving, scanning, sorting, and stocking packages. This position may utilize heavy machinery to complete tasks. This position performs other tasks as assigned.
**Responsibilities:**
Receives, inspects, and stocks inbound products.
Receives returns, counts and confirms quantities, determines condition and completes paperwork.
Obtains orders and selects products from the proper locations.
Verifies accuracy of orders picked.
Stages and securely packs products.
Arranges for pick-up of shipments, contacts carriers and coordinates schedule.
Handles products and performs duties according to client procedures and government/compliance regulations.
Palletizes cases, wraps, and loads skids onto trailers.
Creates shipping labels and other paperwork for parcels to maintain accurate shipping data in warehouse management system.
Safely operates various power equipment.
Responds quickly to customer/client inquiries, resolves problems, and communicates service issues to supervisor.
**Qualifications:**
High school diploma, GED, or International equivalent - Preferred
Warehouse experience - Preferred
Availability to work flexible shift hours, up to 5 days per week
**Employee Type:**
Permanent
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**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
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.
We have an opportunity within our Analytical GMP labs facility and analytical testing on drug substances and products. This role is based at our site in Athlone, Ireland.
**Discover Impactful Work:**
Provides line-level management coordination of resources and work schedules. Oversees daily operations and assists in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs. Ensures that projects are completed in a timely manner so that company revenues are met, and clients are satisfied with the quality and turnaround time of work being performed. Ensures that staff continue to be developed to keep pace with department goals and growth.
**A day in the Life:**
+ Supervises the daily activities of analysts within the Biopharmaceutical team, including interviewing, selection, hiring, professional development, performance management, and reviews and approves time records, requests for leave, and overtime.
+ Manages daily workflow, allocates resources, and tracks performance metrics.
+ Identifies and recommends process improvements and efficiency gains to optimize processes.
+ Monitors and ensures compliance with quality standards, investigates and resolves complex problems through root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions.
+ Responds to facility audit findings.
+ Assists management in their responsibilities.
+ Assists in preparation and implementation of PPD/client SOPs and company operational policies. Ensures adherence to SOPs, safety standards and company policies
**Keys to Success:**
**Education**
Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred. Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
**Experience**
+ 1+ year demonstrated leadership qualities preferred
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Demonstrated proficiency of good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging deadlines.
+ Proven leadership skills of technical staff
+ Ability to train and mentor junior staff
+ Demonstrated ability to be project solution driven
+ Good written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
+ Can independently perform root cause analysis
+ Technical writing skills; ability to write quality documents (SOPs, investigation forms, etc.)
+ Demonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs
+ Project and time management skills
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. A one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
**Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
**Accessibility/Disability Access**
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at *. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
+ This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response
**_We welcome and encourage applicants from outside of Ireland. We can provide support with immigration and visa needs for successful applicants and dependents, tax consultations and other basic destination services. All other relocation costs are at the expense of the applicant._**
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
**Scientist** **(1 year experience)** **,** **Pharma**
At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralised clinical trial services.
Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. This role is based at our GMP Lab testing facility in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
**Discover Impactful Work:**
As Assistant Scientist Pharma you will perform routine sample preparation and analysis on a variety of small molecules/pharma related products for our clients.
**A Day in the life:**
+ Performs routine sample preparation and analysis
+ Maintains a laboratory notebook and completes all laboratory documentation
+ Reviews, interprets, and analyzes data
+ Trains on routine operation, maintenance and theory of analytical instrumentation, SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
**Education & Experience**
+ **Graduated** with Bachelors Degree in Science (Chemistry, Pharma Science or similar)
+ 1+ years experience in a laboratory environment utilising analytical techniques such as HPLC, KF, UV-Vis, etc
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Self motivated, Organised, excellent communication skills
+ Strong attention to detail
+ Good lab practical experience from education or work experience, i.e. pipetting, use of balances, pH, HPLC, KF, UV-Vis, etc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
+ Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
+ Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
+ Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
+ Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
+ Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
+ May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
+ Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/Disability Access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at *. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
**Supervisor - GMP Pharma lab, Athlone**
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
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.
We have an opportunity within our Analytical GMP labs facility and analytical testing on drug substances and products. This role is based at our site in Athlone, Ireland.
**Discover Impactful Work:**
Provides line-level management coordination of resources and work schedules. Oversees daily operations and assists in preparation and implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs. Ensures that projects are completed in a timely manner so that company revenues are met, and clients are satisfied with the quality and turnaround time of work being performed. Ensures that staff continue to be developed to keep pace with department goals and growth.
**A day in the Life:**
+ Supervises the daily activities of analysts within the Pharmaceutical team, including interviewing, selection, hiring, professional development, performance management, and reviews and approves time records, requests for leave, and overtime.
+ Manages daily workflow, allocates resources, and tracks performance metrics.
+ Identifies and recommends process improvements and efficiency gains to optimize processes.
+ Monitors and ensures compliance with quality standards, investigates and resolves complex problems through root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions.
+ Responds to facility audit findings.
+ Assists management in their responsibilities.
+ Assists in preparation and implementation of PPD/client SOPs and company operational policies. Ensures adherence to SOPs, safety standards and company policies
**Keys to Success:**
**Education**
Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
**Experience**
+ 1+ year demonstrated leadership qualities preferred
+ 5+ years experience in analytical GMP laboratory
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Demonstrated proficiency of good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging deadlines.
+ Proven leadership skills of technical staff
+ Ability to train and mentor junior staff
+ Demonstrated ability to be project solution driven
+ Good written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills
+ Can independently perform root cause analysis
+ Technical writing skills; ability to write quality documents (SOPs, investigation forms, etc.)
+ Demonstrated knowledge of QA metrics of program base; ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs
+ Project and time management skills
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. A one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
**Apply today!** ** Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
**Accessibility/Disability** **Access**
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at *. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
+ This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response
**_We welcome and encourage applicants from outside of Ireland. We can provide support with immigration and visa needs for successful applicants and dependents, tax consultations and other basic destination services. All other relocation costs are at the expense of the applicant._**
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
**Project Manager Labs** **- Pharma**
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.
**Discover Impactful Work:**
Our site is expanding in Athlone, and we are building new lab teams. We are looking to hire a Project Manager who will have overall responsibility for the coordination and management of designated GMP analytical service projects by supervising project status, timelines and budgets. They act as the primary liaison between the client, business development, and the project team facilitating the flow of information between all parties.
**A day in the Life:**
+ Provides oversight and coordination of client portfolio. Provides oversight to internal departments and external clients to ensure the project requirements are understood, agreed and followed at all times, this requires negotiating and real-time decision making with the client.
+ Facilitates the flow of information to all partners (Client, Labs, Quality Department, Sample Management and Business Development). Consults and uses, where appropriate, the scientific input of laboratory management and technical staff to assist the client with management projects.
+ Operational Project Management: Shipment inspection review, Login authorization, login verification, COA set up, QA submission. Stability Studies- review and set up of stability launches, monitor stability pull reports, organise pull check outs. Sample disposal approvals. Shipment organization. Cumulative stability reports. Maintain and Monitor metrics: TATs, Invalids, Data trending, Reference material / control trending. Deviation/Investigation metrics.
+ Handle forecast of activities - new work / projects and handles contracts (FTE, fixed price, Unit cost)
+ Prepare and handle client communication
+ Run Internal communication - Labs, Sample Management, Quality Department.
+ Prepares Documents: specifications, protocols, reports. Assures compliance with all relevant guidelines.
+ Responsible for projections and accurate invoicing - coordinates with Finance for all billing and invoicing for the client's portfolio of projects.
+ Consults with BD and contract staff during initial protocol review on standard services and costs, supporting RFP feasibility assessments, advises on possible solutions if needed.
**Education and Experience**
+ Education to Bachelors or higher level in Science (ideally chemistry or biochemistry)
+ Min 3 years experience in project management related position within laboratory, CRO/contract lab or clinical setting
+ You should have experience working in a GMP Laboratory environment/Analytical laboratory
+ Experienced with managing internal and external stakeholder communications
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Ideally you will have Pharma product/testing knowledge
+ Effective/Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills with clients
+ Experienced with project KPIs and metrics
+ Outstanding time management, planning, and organisational skills
+ Proficient with specific computers and enterprise applications, including office efficiency
+ Confirmed analytical skills
+ Confirmed compliance with procedures and policies
+ Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently in a stressful environment
+ Extensive knowledge and experience in Project Management in a GMP Lab environment
+ Strong client relationship leadership skills
+ Ability to work successfully with multi-level teams
**Physical Requirements / Work Environment**
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
+ Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
+ Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
+ Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
+ Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
+ Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
+ May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
+ Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
**_We welcome and encourage applicants from outside of Ireland. We can provide support with immigration and visa needs for successful applicants and dependents, tax consultations and other basic destination services. All other relocation costs are at the expense of the applicant._**
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
**Job Description**
Responsibilities
+ Participates as a member of project teams, contributing to direction on future enhancements to the system, reviewing change requests and ensuring effective communication and accuracy in testing.
+ Provides validation support for new releases and modifications to applications throughout the software development process (new equipment qualifications, software upgrades, retirements etc.).
+ Drafts Change Controls, VDA, IQ, OQ documents through to pre-approval on validated GMP standalone hardware and software systems per SOP.
+ Manages Vendor installs on validated GMP standalone hardware and software systems per SOP.
+ Completes IQ, OQ documents for validated GMP standalone hardware and software systems according to SOP.
+ Provides ongoing business support to users during the implementation and continued use of validated platforms, ensuring that appropriate training, support, and maintenance is provided.
Requirements
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
+ Entry level to 2 years of experience in Validation Analyst work with GMP exposure to working on standalone hardware and software systems an advantage.
+ Experience of leading vendor activities on site.
+ Demonstrates strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
+ Demonstrable ability to work closely in a team-oriented environment.
+ Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Project) and other data analysis tools.
+ Ability to technically adhere to deadlines and lead multiple tasks concurrently.
Hybrid role - First two months to be on-site 80% of time to complete required trainings, there after minimum of 3 days a week required.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
**Project Manager Labs** **-** **Biopharma**
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.
**Discover Impactful Work:**
Our site is expanding in Athlone, and we are building new lab teams. We are looking to hire a Project Manager who will have overall responsibility for the coordination and management of designated GMP analytical service projects by supervising project status, timelines and budgets. They act as the primary liaison between the client, business development, and the project team facilitating the flow of information between all parties.
**A day in the Life:**
+ Provides oversight and coordination of client portfolio. Provides oversight to internal departments and external clients to ensure the project requirements are understood, agreed and followed at all times, this requires negotiating and real-time decision making with the client.
+ Facilitates the flow of information to all partners (Client, Labs, Quality Department, Sample Management and Business Development). Consults and uses, where appropriate, the scientific input of laboratory management and technical staff to assist the client with management projects.
+ Operational Project Management: Shipment inspection review, Login authorization, login verification, COA set up, QA submission. Stability Studies- review and set up of stability launches, monitor stability pull reports, organise pull check outs. Sample disposal approvals. Shipment organization. Cumulative stability reports. Maintain and Monitor metrics: TATs, Invalids, Data trending, Reference material / control trending. Deviation/Investigation metrics.
+ Handle forecast of activities - new work / projects and handles contracts (FTE, fixed price, Unit cost)
+ Prepare and handle client communication
+ Run Internal communication - Labs, Sample Management, Quality Department.
+ Prepares Documents: specifications, protocols, reports. Assures compliance with all relevant guidelines.
+ Responsible for projections and accurate invoicing - coordinates with Finance for all billing and invoicing for the client's portfolio of projects.
+ Consults with BD and contract staff during initial protocol review on standard services and costs, supporting RFP feasibility assessments, advises on possible solutions if needed.
**Education and Experience**
+ Education to Bachelors or higher level in Science (ideally chemistry or biochemistry)
+ Min 3 years experience in project management related position within laboratory, CRO/contract lab or clinical setting
+ You should have experience working in a GMP Laboratory environment/Analytical laboratory
+ Experienced with managing internal and external stakeholder communications
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Ideally you will have BioPharma product/testing knowledge
+ Effective/Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills with clients
+ Experienced with project KPIs and metrics
+ Outstanding time management, planning, and organisational skills
+ Proficient with specific computers and enterprise applications, including office efficiency
+ Confirmed analytical skills
+ Confirmed compliance with procedures and policies
+ Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently in a stressful environment
+ Extensive knowledge and experience in Project Management in a GMP Lab environment
+ Strong client relationship leadership skills
+ Ability to work successfully with multi-level teams
**Physical Requirements / Work Environment**
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
+ Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
+ Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
+ Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
+ Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
+ Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
+ May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
+ Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
**_We welcome and encourage applicants from outside of Ireland. We can provide support with immigration and visa needs for successful applicants and dependents, tax consultations and other basic destination services. All other relocation costs are at the expense of the applicant._**
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
**Job Description**
**Lab Manager - Biopharma**
At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralised clinical trial services.
Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
**Location/Division Specific Information**
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic guides. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.
Labs - Analytical Services Division
Location: Athlone, Ireland, Biopharmaceutical Department
**Discover Impactful Work:**
The role of Lab Manager is to provide support to our Biopharma department by leading and coaching group leaders, scientists, and project managers in laboratory operations with tasks such as scheduling, resource management, technical and compliance related issues. They will plan, direct and implement improvements in systems, processes and procedures to increase efficiency, productivity and quality in the laboratory. They assist the division director in longer term planning, business development and expansion initiatives by providing mid-range (1-3 month) resource utilization predictions for a department
**A day in the Life**
+ Interacts with clients and business development on requests for proposals and project definition. Prepares, reviews and approves bids and proposals, scope of work and pricing. Negotiates with clients on timelines and pricing.
+ Leads/directs work responsibilities of group leaders as well as prioritize talks and resources.
+ Reviews data for technical quality and compliance to protocols, methods and SOPs. Reviews and approves laboratory investigation, deviations, and QA facility and data audits. Leads client and regulatory audits.
+ Prepares and updates revenue projection reports, reviews Partner and timesheet reports for revenue recognition and billing, evaluates resource utilization reports and project profitability.
+ Reviews and approves study protocols, project status reports, final study reports and other project related technical documentation.
+ Assists in technical sales and marketing, prepares technical marketing materials, and participates in poster and podium presentations in technical conferences.
+ Assists upper management in longer term planning, budgeting, new capabilities development and other responsibilities.
+ Prepares and implements PPD SOPs and company operational policies. Ensures adherence and makes recommendations to quality system improvements.
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**Education and Experience**
+ Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
+ 5+ years of management responsibility
+ Proven leadership skills
+ 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.
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**
+ Full understanding of laboratory requirements, PPD and client SOPs, ICH guidelines, USP requirements and FDA guidance
+ Proven technical troubleshooting analytical instrumentation and problem solving abilities
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Project and time management skills
+ Ability to implement quality systems and process improvements
+ Ability to provide guidance to clients on analytical issues and regulatory requirements
+ Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management
+ Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills
+ Demonstrated longer term planning skill
+ Strong organizational agility and demonstrated drive for results
**Work Environment**
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
+ Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
+ Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
+ Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
+ Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
+ Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
+ May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements, including infectious agents, typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
+ Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritising and handling multiple projects or activities.
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