Senior Director, Scientific Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic scientific leadership to further ACM’s long-term vision.

• Collaborate with the VP of Clinical Operations to identify and implement scientific strategies.

• Responsible for the performance of scientific teams by managing resources, prioritizing tasks, and developing and monitoring metrics.

• Foster a high-performing culture through effective talent planning, selection, onboarding, and ongoing education.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training plans and materials.

• Offer continuous coaching and mentorship supported by regular performance metrics.

• Supervise Principal Scientists and manage strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate the development of 3PL and Client strategies, attending meetings as necessary.

• Act as the escalation point for internal teams and external clients.

• Identify and engage in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.

• Oversee and assist in resolving findings from internal and external audits.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD with 10 years in Clinical Trials regulatory laboratory experience, or a BS in Life Sciences with 15 years in Clinical Trials regulatory laboratory experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience.

• NYS Certification of Qualification from the New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center.

• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).

• Knowledge of the application of science in a regulatory setting, including methodology validation for clinical trials.

• Essential experience in leading teams, managing projects, and troubleshooting.

• Board Certification in relevant areas is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Requires 50% travel to NYS.