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Director The UCSF Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory is accepting applications for a candidate to the director-in-training program to meet the requirements for directorship certification by the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics. The program provides training in all aspects of clinical histocompatibility testing and opportunities to conduct related research. The successful candidate must have an M.D. or a Ph.D. in an appropriate area of biological science; a minimum of two years of postdoctoral work in immunology, immunogenetics or cell biology; hold or be eligible to obtain a license for histocompatibility testing in the State of California; meet the educational requirements for certification by the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics; and be eligible to work in the United States. The successful candidate must possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills, be able to work effectively both independently and as a team member, have excellent oral and written English communication skills and exceptional computer skills. The candidate must be able to critically analyze data from high complexity laboratory tests. The trainee will gain experience in all aspects of laboratory administration and operation. This dynamic and highly interactive position will include duties such as review of test data, report generation, clinical interpretation, troubleshooting, development and validation of new tests, technologist training, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, and participation in a quality systems program. The trainee will also participate in clinical and administrative meetings within the laboratory and with transplant teams. The Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory is a not-for-profit laboratory at the University of California at San Francisco, one of the country's premiere academic and research institutions. The laboratory was established in 1981 in the Department of Surgery to provide specialized diagnostic services for allogeneic transplantation and to conduct related research. The mission of the laboratory is to provide high quality diagnostic testing, conduct research, and educate. The laboratory provides support for allogeneic transplants of blood, bone marrow, kidney, pancreas, liver, heart, lung, small bowel, and cornea. The laboratory has a dynamic environment which provides outstanding opportunities for gaining experience and personal growth. Activities of the laboratory include:
Laboratory assays include HLA typing (SBT, SSO, SSP), HLA antibody screening (ELISA, Luminex, Dynachip), crossmatching (CDC, CDC-AHG, flow cytometry), chimerism testing (STR, VNTR, real-time PCR, in situ hybridization), Cylex ImmuKnow, KIR typing, MIC typing, TCR repertoire and TREC analysis. The University of California, San Francisco offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. UCSF is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants should send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Shauna O'Donnell at: odonnells@surgery.ucsf.edu or FAX: 415-476-0379 Director Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Director for its Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory. The laboratory is a full service laboratory supporting kidney, heart, liver, pancreas, and stem cell transplant programs. The laboratory currently performs testing including DNA HLA typing (SSP, SSOPH-Luminex, and SBT), crossmatching (CDC/AHG and Flow Cytometry), and antibody analyses (CDC-AHG, Luminex, and Flow Cytometry). Rush University Medical Center places a strong emphasis on patient care, research, and teaching. The HLA Director will be required to oversee the technical operations of the laboratory. This will require skills to communicate with physicians regarding theory, implementation of new testing, and the ability to teach residents and other students. The candidate is expected to develop an extramurally funded basic, applied, and/or translational research. Candidate must have a M.D., Ph.D., or an equivalent doctoral degree and have four years of postdoctoral training in Immunology and/or Clinical Histocompatibility. The ideal candidate would also be certified/eligible by ABHI or another board approved by HHS and approved/eligible by the ASHI-Director Training Review Committee for HSC/Bone Marrow Transplantation and Solid Organ Transplantation. Rush University Medical Center offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental insurance as well as tuition assistance and an employer-matched 403(b) savings plan. For consideration, please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter to: Director, Marketing - Applied Markets Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production. Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research. If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity for a Director, Marketing: Position Objective
Essential Functions Develops global marketing strategies, including, but not limited to: 1) final Go To Market/Marketing Mix Strategy 2) Segmentation Strategy, i.e., bio-tech, academic, molecular diagnostics, PCR; 3) Competitive Response Strategy; 4) Adjacent Market strategy 5) Product/Technology Brand Strategy; 6) Price Getting Strategy; 7) Market Dynamics; 8) Consumption Dynamics (customer behavior); 9) Purchase Dynamics (customer behavior). Maximize business in channels per framework set up by regions. Determines the strategic priority of all programs and the budget allocation thereof. Attracts and retains best in class staff Synthesizes and analyzes data to determine the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and channels; market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT); Pricing and Profitability (customer/technology/market/tactic) Analytics; Win Loss; market share; Competitor Financials/performance. Approves final forecast. Gathers VOC (to develop message and segment strategy); sales input to beta test campaigns and provide input to future campaigns; recommends final forecast. Links product to P&L; beta tests themes; tests emotional drivers; conducts brand awareness, value & trends. Evaluates staff. Writes global Creative Brief; manages executional resources amongst regional market development managers; Ensures consistent communications re: internal/external vision, priorities & benchmarks. Develops staff. Manages global advertising & promotion costs to ensure they are within budget; completes New Product Development toll gate processes reguirements. Plans and executes product life cycle strategies, including end-of-life product strategies and sku creation and management. Directly manages new major product platform to be launched this year. Formulates and recommends policies, objectives, budgets, plans, procedures and schedules for the department; develops, recommends, implements and monitors uniform programs; conducts quality control audits and evaluates work standards and performance levels ensuring uniformity, effectiveness and appropriate staffing levels. Participates in hiring and promoting team of employees; assigns, directs and reviews their work. May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Nature and Scope This position interacts with varying levels of internal and external personnel requiring the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing Invitrogen’s product development, positioning, operating plans and strategies. Position communicates Invitrogen’s mission as well as interprets policies/programs. Effectiveness in this role requires an in-depth knowledge of those operating plans and strategies as well as industry practices for developing, promoting and selling similar products. Position provides leadership in corporate operating mechanisms: semi-annual strategic review (3 year business plan), semi-annual talent and organizational reviews; and other regular organization operating mechanisms. Requires enthusiastic, creativity, risk-taker with the ability to comprehend and contribute to the entire IVGN portfolio. High level of visible activity in fostering the rapid acceptance, open dialogue and exchange of new products and technologies in the clinical diagnostics area. Motivation and ability to become an integral partner with the business segment, commercial and manufacturing operations as well as the research and development aspects of the company. Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities. Will provide direction and coaching to next level supervisors. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline. 10 years experience with three years leadership position. Experience Required: Proven expertise in market development, viewed as a highly specialized resource across functions. Three years experience in Global Product Development. Proven management experience, which may include multiple departments. Has advanced, in-depth knowledge of biotech business, competitors and industry practices and functional knowledge of strategic business planning. Experience with diagnostics products for biological systems in regulated markets strongly preferred. Required: Able to act in a highly autonomous capacity and work on the most complex problems with corporate visibility. Able to make decisions of complex issues and develops guidelines for functional area. Recognized as a thought leader in market development with a high profile. Recognizes and develops talent. Advanced, in-depth knowledge of Invitrogen’s business, competitors and industry practices and functional knowledge of strategic business planning. Contacts Has contact with all levels of company employees and external customers. Working Conditions Works in an office environment. May, on a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Frequent travel, including international, may be required. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is eligible for relocation benefits. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. Apply Online here We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Director, Sales Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production. Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research. If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity for a Director, Sales: The Sales Director position is accountable for developing a comprehensive sales strategy and achieving sales results for the global Applied Markets business. The role leads a global team of sales regional managers and the technical support functions. This position is responsible for leading business processes and managing the resources associated with Invitrogen business plan achievement in a designated geographic area. Incumbents in this position are accountable to the VP/GM: achieving agreed upon sales and financial target, establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with key customer executives, insuring effective sales and service coverage in their assigned geographic market, attracting and retaining qualified employees to realize growth opportunities available in the assigned market and, providing service to customers consistent with Invitrogen’s standards and expectations. Act as a liaison to market research team, finance and executive management to develop and provide market, customer and product analysis data. Oversee the calculation of sales commissions. Support the sales function and technical support roles through policy setting and administrative support coordination through field sales offices. Essential Functions Leads the development of the budgets and assists with developing approaches to meet and exceed bottomline performance. Makes recommendations to control costs through economical utilization of personnel, materials and equipment. Analyzes, reports, and identifies budget performance including recommending solutions in areas that need improvement. Develops programs to improve processes and tools to support the needs of the Sales and technical support teams and the overall effectiveness of the Sales Operations organization. Facilitates communications and foster relationships with the Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, and CRM departments, the Executive team and external customers to drive optimal sales and service efficiencies. Facilitates training and workshops to Sales Specialist and Technical Support to achieve budget results. BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION
SALES LEADERSHIP AND CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION, WRITTEN AND ORAL
CORPORATE POLICY AND PROCEDURES COMPLIANCE
TECHNICAL COMPREHENSION
Nature and Scope This position interacts with varying levels of internal and external personnel requiring the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing Invitrogen’s product development, positioning, operating plans and strategies. Position communicates Invitrogen’s mission as well as interprets policies/programs. Effectiveness in this role requires an in-depth knowledge of those operating plans and strategies as well as industry practices for developing, promoting and selling similar products. Position provides leadership in corporate operating mechanisms: semi-annual strategic review (three year business plan), semi-annual talent and organizational reviews; and other regular organization operating mechanisms. Requires enthusiastic, creativity, risk-taker with the ability to comprehend and contribute to the entire IVGN portfolio. High level of visible activity in fostering the rapid acceptance, open dialogue and exchange of new products and technologies in the clinical diagnostics area. Motivation and ability to become an integral partner with the business segment, commercial and manufacturing operations as well as the research and development aspects of the company. Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities. Will provide direction and coaching to next level supervisors. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline. Strongly Preferred: MBA Experience Requires minimum of 10 years experience in sales and sales management with at least three years sales leadership experience selling and account relationship management experience with a major company. Extensive knowledge of Cell Culture and Molecular Biology preferred. Contacts Has contact with all levels of company employees and external customers. Working Conditions Extensive travel is required, domestic and international. Apply Online here We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse work team.
HLA Laboratory Director Gift of Life Donor Program, the non-profit agency serving eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is responsible for recovering and distributing organ, tissues, bone and cornea used in life-saving and life-enhancing transplants. The GLDP HLA Laboratory provides histocompatibility and serology testing for the GLDP organ tissue, bone and corneal transplant programs. The Director will interact with members of the GLDP recovery team and staff employed at the 151 hospitals and 14 transplant centers in our service area. The Laboratory Director, responsible for the clinical oversight of both the transplant and GLDP contract testing areas of the laboratory, provides expertise and consultation on molecular HLA typing of donors and patients, based on PCR, hybridization or sequencing; surveys literature in a specific transplant diagnostics application area; consults with sales, technical services and other customers regarding improvements to the transplant diagnostics workflow; and validates, analyzes and interpret test results. The Director is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the clinical functions of the Laboratory including developing and implementing procedures, methods, and instruments to maintain and/or improve the quality of work performed in the laboratory; training laboratory staff and providing input on the evaluation of staff performance; monitoring compliance with applicable regulations and standards of federal, state, and voluntary organizations as well as GLDP programs and policies; assisting with budget preparation and oversight, selection of staff, equipment and reagents; assisting with implementation of the safety and quality programs; maintaining clear communications and collaborating with the President/CEO, Directors, transplant center staff, clinical staff and staff working in other departments. Ph.D. or M.D. with ABHI board certification (or eligibility) and 2 years’ experience managing a histocompatibility laboratory required. We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including medical, prescription drug and dental insurances, as well as tuition assistance and an employer matched 403(b) savings plan. Philadelphia is conveniently located with highway and railway access to Atlantic City and a variety of shore points, the Pocono's, New York City, and Washington D.C. To investigate joining the nations leading procurement organization, please submit resume and salary history to: Human Resources, 401 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123 Fax: 215-963-0702 Email: GLDPJobs@donors1.org We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity in our workplace. Director, Transplant Immunology Laboratory Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (SNGH) is seeking a Director for its Transplant Immunology Laboratory (TIL). This full service transplant laboratory supports adult kidney, heart and pancreas transplant programs at SNGH, as well as, a pediatric kidney transplant program at The Children’s Hospital of the Kings’ Daughters which is located on the same campus. The successful candidate will be joining a well-established TIL team with over fifty-years of experience in histocompatibility testing. The laboratory currently performs; HLA-ABCDRDQ typing by low resolution PCR-SSP, HLA antibody screens and identification by solid-phase flow cytometry beads and luminex micro-array, and crossmatch compatibility using anti-human globulin-enhanced CDC and flow cytometry. The laboratory has recently implemented the Cylex ImmuKnow assay for post transplant monitoring. The TIL Director must have a M.D., Ph.D. or MD/PhD degree and have the credentials and experience to act in the capacity of a Director, Technical Director, and Clinical Consultant, as defined by ASHI and required by HCFA for a laboratory performing high complexity testing. The Director will oversee, and be responsible for, the proper performance of all aspects of the TIL operation. The candidate must have the communication and collaboration skills needed to consult with TIL clients, including multi-disciplinary teams supporting the transplant programs. The Director must be able to render opinions about how TIL test results impact the diagnosis, treatment and management of patient care. Sentara is a premier not-for-profit health care provider in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. We are comprised of seven hospitals, a hospital for extended recovery, seven nursing centers, three assisted living centers, outpatient therapy centers, 44 primary care practices, urgent care centers, and an accredited School of Allied Health Professions. Sentara provides home health and hospice services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, mobile diagnostic vans, and air and ground medical transport. Sentara also offers a full range of health coverage plans and plan products providing service to over one million members. We invite you to share our Vision…. To be the healthcare choice of the communities we serve. Sentara Healthcare continually invests in state-of-the-art care and technology by consistently bringing the latest in medical breakthroughs and treatment options to the region. Our employees have not only been empowered by our technologically advanced system but share in the measurable improvement of our region’s wellness. Sentara offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical and dental insurance, an employer sponsored retirement plan and employer matched 403(b) savings plan, tuition assistance and more. Come share Sentara Healthcare's mission, "To improve health everyday”! For consideration, please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter to Joan Mancil online (www.sentara.com/employment - keyword search 15469BR). For more information you can contact by e-mail jdmancil@sentara.com. EOE. M/F/D/V. Drug Free Workplace. Background Criminal History Check. Director, Product Development - US (Req. 1607) Pure Science. It is the heart of our organization and the DNA of the people who make a career at Invitrogen. Each day, we put the vast potential of biology into action, devising technologies and providing services critical to life science research as well as drug discovery, development and production. Our labs and offices are infused with entrepreneurial energy and intellectual curiosity that foster questions and answers that produce real-world results in laboratories across the globe. In fact, many of the greatest medical discoveries of the last two decades were made using Invitrogen products, including the discovery of the AIDS virus, advancements in cancer treatment, and the development of tools to assist in stem cell research. If you too have a passion for science and the business of biotech, please consider this opportunity: Position Summary R&D Director Position Objective: To manage the overall product life cycle process for Transplant Diagnostics worldwide. This position has responsibility over a global marketing staff as well as the global R&D resources required for product portfolio development. On the business side, the role also has responsibilities for achieving revenues associated with new product introduction (NPI and PV), as well as meeting overall global revenue targets for each key product lines, Gross Margins, and quality targets. On the Program Execution side, the position is responsible for providing technical and people leadership to cross-disciplinary R&D teams as well as personally operating within a cross-functional and matrix environment. The leader will be responsible for directing all research and development strategies and programs including building a high-performance R&D organization, aggressive recruitment of a leading scientific staff, overall management of the business core technology and multi-generational product plans. Assigned area of responsibility is of considerable size and scope, including managing teams based in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific. This position is part of the Transplant Diagnostics executive council and reports directly to the VP/GM of the Transplant Diagnostics business. Essential Functions: Perform detailed analysis of the business area, including business, clinical, health economics, regulatory, industry and competitor trends. Identify customer needs and investigate potential new products and potential market opportunities. Works in conjunction with the TxDx Leadership Team to develop strategic one to five-year plans for Transplant Diagnostics and adjacent growth areas. Understand future directions of technology and future customer needs; evaluate potential new organic and inorganic business opportunities and formulate recommendations based on known risks and rewards. Shape / champion new markets and directions. Ensure new product revenue, Gross Margin, and quality targets are met across the product portfolio. Provide tools and resources to help penetrate the market to sales team. Ensure successful delivery of products through the development, launch and commercialization. Provide Marketing leadership to Product Development, Manufacturing and other internal departments in the development of new products or product enhancements. Lead the effort to develop and execute multi-generational technology, product programs, as well as core science activities. Assure the delivery of successful and timely results consistent with the overall product portfolio, scientific, and commercial strategies of the business. Champion and deploy the Company-wide processes for managing the development of new product programs and continuously improve R&D effectiveness in introducing world-class products. Build a high performing global R&D organization, able to plan and reliably execute to plan. Develop a long term solid plan to strengthen and retain leading scientific talent. Expand existing research and development organization and programs. Drive R&D excellence and innovation; challenge, motivate and encourage global scientific staff to aggressively extend efforts in the application of technologies. Foster an open, collaborative, creative, work environment where people can have meaningful scientific contributions while growing on the job. Expand and maintain major collaborative relationships with outside organizations and leading scientific staff to ensure a steady flow of new research concepts. Champion Invitrogen to potential scientific partners and business partners Oversee and manage assigned staff, including hiring, firing, performance management, training and professional development. May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Nature and Scope: This position interacts with varying levels of internal and external personnel requiring the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing Invitrogen’s product development, positioning, operating plans and strategies. Position communicates Invitrogen’s mission as well as interprets policies/programs. Effectiveness in this role requires an in-depth knowledge of those operating plans and strategies as well as industry practices for developing, promoting and selling similar products. Position provides leadership in corporate operating mechanisms: annual world wide Product Planning, semi-annual strategic review (3 year business plan), semi-annual talent and organizational reviews; and other regular organization operating mechanisms. Requires enthusiastic, creative, risk-taker with the ability to comprehend and contribute to the entire IVGN portfolio. High level of visible activity in fostering the rapid acceptance, open dialogue and exchange of new products and technologies in the clinical diagnostics area. Personal desire and ability to build a great product development organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and great desire for growth. Motivation and ability to become an integral partner with the business segment, commercial and manufacturing operations as well as the research and development aspects of the company. Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities. May manage through subordinate supervisors. Education: Master’s in Biology, Immunology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline or above. M.B.A. strongly preferred. Experience: At least 10 years in similar roles including setting strategy, identifying new market opportunities, developing operating plans, and leading R&D organizations. Prior work in HLA/Transplant Diagnostics laboratory would be preferred. A minimum of 5 years of people management experience and 3 years experience managing managers. Must have experience leading products to commercialization. Excellent communication skills as well as analytical, project management and planning skills necessary. Business development skills and cross-functional team leadership experience strongly preferred. Proven ability to see new business opportunities, set and meet aggressive objectives and develop strong working relationships. Key knowledge includes: Broad leadership and managerial experience in setting up multiple research and development programs and ability to motivate and direct a large group of marketing and scientific staff focused in core technology, academic research and early drug discovery activities. Please Apply Online here We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Associate Director of Publications, Medical Communications Full Time MedImmune is dedicated to helping people live better lives through advances in science and medicine. Our extensive research and development efforts focus on the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases, cancer and inflammatory diseases. MedImmune is committed to hiring and retaining the best talent, and we are currently seeking an Associate Director of Publications, Medical Communications for our Gaithersburg, MD office. Responsibilities:
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MedImmune is committed to hiring the best and brightest talent, and we offer competitive pay and benefits, bonus opportunity based on performance and many other benefits. For immediate consideration, please submit resume and cover letter indicating JOB ID #5720-005 to jobopenings@medimmune.com. For a complete listing of all career opportunities and information about our company, we invite you to visit our Web site at www.medimmune.com. EOE, M/F/D/V Training toward HLA Laboratory Director Accreditation For those individuals interested in the above position, please contact: The HLA lab serves to support kidney, heart, pancreas, lung, and liver transplant programs. In addition clinical investigations are always ongoing. |
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