Job DescriptionAt 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.Location/Division Specific InformationTitle: Third Party Lab Scientific Affairs SpecialistDepartment: Clinical Research Group (CRG)Location: Belgium, RemoteDiscover Impactful Work:Leads scientific, technical and business development aspects with Third Party Laboratories/Vendors. Consults extensively with Business Development, Clients, Vendors as well as other internal departments on new business timelines, technical and compliance issues, and project-related matters. Works closely with the director in strategic planning, business development, and expansion initiatives.A day in the life:Serves as a liaison to 3rd party lab vendors handling and brokering outsourced lab services.Interacts extensively with Lab Vendors and prepares and determines quotation, pricing, project initiation and scheduling as it relates to scientific and technical capabilities required for clinical study testing.Participates in strategic planning, capabilities development, prepares projections, revenue tracking, and other financial-related issues.With management, initiates and implements plans to develop and improve area in the laboratory for greater efficiency, productivity, and quality.Participates in client, QA, facility, and project audits and prepares responses to audits as needed.Completes technical and scientific related special projects.Education:Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualificationMed Tech Bachelor's degree preferred.Experience:Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.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 decisionsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of preparation of SOP’s, protocols and other technical documentsStrong attention to detailStrong written and verbal communication skillsCritical thinking skills to support quality decision makingTime management and organization skillsAbility to mutli-taskAbility to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and expectationsAbility to work in a collaborative team environmentWork EnvironmentPPD 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 for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. 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
