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Senior Manager, Clinical Laboratory Sciences

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Lilly

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Cork

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree, 2+ years supervisory experience, strong communication and project management skills, and expertise in clinical research and lab processes, with flexibility for travel.
  • You will develop and manage a diverse team, oversee resource allocation, ensure quality delivery of CLS projects, drive process improvements, and protect confidential information.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, a scientific, medical or project management related field preferred.
  • Ability to work in a virtual team environment, with outsourced partners.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, able to communicate clearly and succinctly with team members and leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and foster teamwork and to work across functions and regions.
  • Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills; able to deliver effective coaching and feedback; positively manage and resolve conflict and demonstrate strong leadership and influence skills.
  • Ability to focus on multiple, competing priorities and demonstrate critical thinking.
  • Flexibility to adjust rapidly to unexpected business opportunities or altered priorities and deliver to timelines.
  • Ability to proactively identify potential issues and contingency plans.
  • 2+ years supervisory experience.
  • Experience in clinical research and drug development.
  • Strong Project Management abilities (timeline, monitor, budget, risk management, prioritization).
  • Knowledge of and experience with discipline-related processes and technology and emerging IT capabilities used for clinical trial data and labs.
  • Capacity and workload management expertise.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong process orientation and customer/stakeholder focus.
  • Domestic and International travel may be required (10% per year).

Responsibilities

  • Employee Development
  • Attract, retain, and develop a diverse workforce including the training and integration of new staff.
  • Model Lilly values to create/sustain an environment where performance and results are recognized and valued.
  • Create and sustain an environment where team members, functional partners, and TPO staff feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas and providing feedback.
  • Actively engage team members in developmental conversations; sharing performance feedback; identifying strengths and areas for development; providing timely coaching; supporting mentoring relationships; and engaging in performance management discussions and plans.
  • Energize and inspire others to personally grow and exceed their own expectations.
  • Meet Portfolio Deliverables through Project, Resource and Operational Management
  • Understand functional sourcing strategies and TPO providers to align CLS resource with needs and development timing.
  • Accountable for the successful development and implementation of CLS deliverables for supported processes, molecules, and TPOs
  • Manage resource allocation, utilization, and tracking to meet the demands of an evolving portfolio.
  • Oversee CLS vendor relationships, engagements, communications, and coordination to ensure resource alignment and meet prioritization needs within TA and across the portfolio.
  • Engage and lead timely communications in support of portfolio demands to raise awareness around delivery expectations, successful delivery of portfolio milestones, and/or issue resolution.
  • Ensure registration strategies have appropriate CLS participation and routinely communicate plans and progress to those needing involvement, including CLS leaders.
  • Collaborate with peers to coordinate resource needs and support CLS initiatives where needed.
  • Monitor operational metrics to assess performance, ensure portfolio delivery, and deliver with quality and within budget.
  • Business Process Development and Quality Management
  • Sponsor an environment of shared learning within your team and across the CLS function.
  • Monitor, measure, and evaluate to identify process improvement opportunities. Work with team and organization to define action and then deliver.
  • Work with peers to align where needed in support of business process and resource needs.
  • Represent CLS in cross-functional initiatives to share perspective and ensure appropriate process considerations.
  • Support CLS initiatives by actively and visibly participating as needed to support delivery.
  • Process Improvement
  • Understand comprehensive CLS model to better identify, drive, and deliver process improvement strategies. This may include areas of focus like cycle time reduction, quality improvements, system/process improvements, or resource efficiency gains/savings opportunities.
  • Work with partners to increase vendor/partner efficiencies.
  • Incorporate learning from risk taking exercises into clinical and business processes.
  • Asset Protection
  • Understand the confidential nature of company information and takes necessary steps to ensure its protection. This includes understanding various aspects of Privacy as it relates to the data collected via CLS processes.
  • Ensure that an appropriate confidentiality agreement has been executed before disclosing confidential company information to TPOs or other outside parties.
  • Accept obligation to Lilly for compliance to the integrity of the company.
  • Maintain training compliance for all ethics and integrity focused training including Red Book. Ensure that this is a priority for team members and that they review, understand, and comply with Lilly asset protection.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Senior Manager, Clinical Laboratory Sciences role?

The primary purpose is to provide solutions that enable the on-time delivery of our clinical portfolio, ensure quality practices are maintained, serve as first line supervision for team members, and foster an environment of shared learning.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, medical, or project management related field is preferred, along with strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

What experience is preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates are preferred to have 2+ years of supervisory experience and experience in clinical research and drug development.

What are some key responsibilities of the position?

Responsibilities include employee development, managing portfolio deliverables (project, resource, and operational management), business process development and quality management, process improvement, and asset protection.

Is there a requirement for domestic or international travel?

Yes, domestic and international travel may be required, estimated at 10% per year.

How does Eli Lilly Cork emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring the inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, and more, through various initiatives and organizational pillars.

What benefits does Eli Lilly Cork offer to its employees?

Benefits include flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension, life assurance, subsidized canteen, an on-site gym, travel subsidies, parking, and various people development services and wellness initiatives.

What is the typical team structure in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences organization?

The Clinical Laboratory Sciences organization consists of a diverse team of over 2000 employees, and the Senior Manager will supervise team members while fostering collaboration with functional partners and TPOs.

How does the company ensure quality in its clinical processes?

The Senior Manager is responsible for ensuring that quality practices are at the core of all activities and that there is effective communication and coordination with third-party providers.

What is the company's stance on disability accommodations in the application process?

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities actively engage in the workforce and provides accommodation options for applicants needing assistance during the application process.

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Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical firm dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that improve patient outcomes worldwide. Their ultimate mission is to make life better for people around the globe through high-quality healthcare solutions. The purpose of the company is to create medicines that help people live longer, healthier, and more active lives, while maintaining a commitment to ethical standards, scientific excellence, and integrity in all their operations.