The Opportunity:

Responsible for the day-to-day activities of an assigned group of onsite lab services team members. Monitors key department metrics to deliver high level service to customers. Handles customer questions and issues, researches and resolves customer problems. Prepares schedules to cover departmental duties. Manages performance goals including appraisals, mentoring and coaching. May assist higher level supervisor.

Role Title: Senior Lab Manager

Role Overview: Avantor Services provides a broad variety of on-site Laboratory and Materials Management Services for major pharmaceutical customers and works collaboratively with the client to provide resource to deliver core scientific activities. OTD Chemistry requires an individual to manage the onsite scientific support services as a Senior Lab Manager. This role is multi-disciplinary, and the successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operations of a defined set of laboratories, including Laboratory Support and Materials Management. The Senior Lab Manager role directly and indirectly supports scientists across R&D functions within AstraZeneca UK, allowing scientists to concentrate on their core role. This role is to be primarily lab-based, focusing on the delivery of scientific technical support to the R&D laboratories in accordance with Health and Safety and Good Laboratory Standards requirements.

Reports To:  Lab Operations Manager

Role Expectations:

SkillsExcellent attention to detailsAble to adapt to emerging best practices and industry innovationsOutstanding communication skills on all levels and problem-solving capabilitiesProven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaborativelyProficient in data capture, analysis, and reporting, utilising various IT systemsProject management skills, ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basisCapabilitiesAble to partner with other teams and suppliers to deliver resultsManaging multiple internal and external partners and stakeholdersAn understanding of how the team interacts internally and externally within the organisation and how they contribute to the objectives of the businessKnowledge and understanding of Good Laboratory StandardsExceptionally high level of commitment to the success of individuals and overall project and service provisionLeadership and team management abilities and experienceFlexibility, adaptability and good at managing change

Service Responsibilities:

BAU operationsOwnership of the sample dispatch, procurement and logistics tasks. Main point of contact for the packing, preparation and shipment of samples both internally and externallyManaging workload priorities, coordination, and execution of the daily operational work for the scientific support teamChange/modification management (change control)Provide first line support for the scientific support teamProvide operational cover when/if needed for the scientific support teamCreation, maintenance and updating relevant documentation in support of service delivery compliance and training e.g., work instructions, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and training recordsAnalyse reports, measurements, and benchmarks to identify opportunities for continuous improvements utilising ABS toolsLead improvement and innovation projectsBe a main point of contact for all site queries and a point of escalation for queries and issues. Resolve or escalate complex queries from the customerLead health and safety inspections and service audits as required and carry out monthly GEMBA walksWork collaboratively with other suppliers and vendors to problem solve and innovateUnderstand Avantor’s policies as they affect the organisation and help to implement those policies through conduct and leadershipAdhere to and promote all health and safety regulations and procedures (IOSH standard). Act on and report any deviations. Incident response and investigation, root cause analysis (RCAs)ReportingCreate and maintain weekly/monthly reports or dashboards for AstraZeneca or Avantor as requested and requiredOverview and management of any reports or data that the team is required to create for AstraZeneca or AvantorPreparation of monthly and quarterly data required for the review slides for AstraZeneca governance reviews, including KPI data capture along with analysis of any deviationsReport all unsafe acts, conditions or near misses on to ETQ and SHE Enablon

Managerial Responsibilities:

Line management of scientific support teamHoliday allocation and approval to ensure holiday allocation is used without impacting business needsResilience planning to ensure business continuitySuccession planning to ensure business continuityDevelopmental and essential job training needs of the scientific support teamAnnual performance review for each associate, along with quarterly check ins. Management of any performance issuesKPI reporting for agreed Lab services KPIs

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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