Supervisor, Formulation Services

REPORTING LOCATION: Rockville, MD

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic, scientific, and daily leadership for Formulation Services.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership, including staff recruitment, development and motivation, oversight of projects and studies, and capacity assessment

• Develop and implement metric driven performance management

• Mentor and develop team members

• Review protocols, ensuring documents are accurate, and maintain company standards

• Review draft formulation records for accuracy and recommend drug/dosing regimens

• Review SDS for technical and environmental health and safety considerations

• Document adverse events and drive resolution and appropriate corrective action

• Coordinate cross functional and departmental initiatives, including customer/collaborator interactions

• Review formulations related SOPs to ensure they reflect current work practices

• Oversee and participate in

• Collection and documentation of pertinent data, including lot information, COA, and MSDS, for the receipt, distribution, preparation and disposition of test compounds, reagents, and carriers/vehicles in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines

• Conduct of advanced formulation preparation

• Preparation/disposal of test materials/vehicles/reagents according to study protocols/SOPs

• Prepare labels and related documentation of study procedures

• Maintain inventory of drugs/reagents/lab supplies including costing and ordering

• Monitor test material/reagent inventory

• Drive development and continuous improvement of computer-based systems

• Serve on Safety Committee

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Deep chemistry and pharmacology knowledge and experience, including dose calculations and study conduct.

• Ability to work quickly, effectively, and productively in a team-oriented environment.

• Ability to apply creative problem-solving skills and sound judgment in making timely decisions.

• Superior planning, organizational, computer, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Inherent flexibility to assist with other duties in a dynamic environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS degree in chemistry, pharmacology, or related field

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience, with at least 2 years leadership experience

• Hospital or compounding pharmacy experience is preferable

• Experience in contract research animal facility or industry setting required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to sit and use hands to finger, handle and feel

• Must be able to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time using a computer in a typical office environment in a multi-level facility

• Some activities require repetitive motion and reaching, pulling or pushing

• In carrying out the duties of the job there will be frequent exposure to fumes and chemical hazards

• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.