Now Hiring - Global Science Liaison, Flow Cytometry in Brentwood, TN

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What to Expect...

The Global Scientific Liaison role works with Lead/Staff scientists, Laboratory Operations, Business Development Directors and clients to draft proposals for off-the-shelf flow cytometry solutions and custom validations for global clinical trial deployment. This function participates in deep review of protocols and mechanism of action of therapeutics in various disease indications to determine the optimal flow cytometry assays to support clinical programs at various phases. The candidate will participate in identifying new strategies, techniques and instrumentation for the development of new ventures in the scientific area of expertise for CLS global Laboratory Operations. The position may involve travel and client visits (up to 5%) for capability presentations. The position will also liaise with Medical affairs and Quality Assurance in order to assure regulatory and medical compliance of proposed solutions. This position will also act as a key resource to the commercial development team and assess optimal pricing strategies for our flow cytometry testing service.

Job Duties:

• Applies and interprets scientific theories, concepts, techniques and regulatory requirements in clinical studies for developing tailored approaches for immune monitoring services by flow.

• Provides scientific and operational guidance to non-scientific staff including proposal management, sales support and business development team for requests for validations and clinical sample testing.

• Reviews protocols for MOA of therapeutics and intended use of data for determining the best flow cytometry panel to meet the needs. This position frequently consults with the Associate Director and Lead Scientific and operations team to tailor the best solution.

• Drafts proposals and submissions of RFP for new validations. These are generated from information obtained during new opportunity client calls or from other forms of client communications. Requires an extensive understanding of flow cytometry department processes, high dimensional flow cytometry, and multiple therapeutic mechanisms of action.

• Change order drafting and submission for any already contracted validation when necessary.

• Develops and tracks departmental metrics and scientific activities related to proposals and business development activities.

• Updates the pricing of assays at the completion of validations based on final panel configuration and updates the clinical study quote team for the new costing for clinical studies.

• Ensures proposed solutions are compliant with global regulatory policies.

• Stays up to date on newly implemented technology and scientific discussions internally and externally.

• Provides technical/scientific consultation and training to departments outside the lab (i. e., Project Management, Business Development) as requested.

• Participates in client visits as needed (5%).

• Regularly reads literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.

• Presentations to clients and professional groups.

• Attend meetings, conferences, symposia, and seminars to promote CLS’s capabilities within dedicated scientific area.

• Other duties as required.

Experience

Required:

• 5+ years flow cytometry panel development and validation oversight, this should include panels of 10+ colors.

• 3-4 years post-doctoral or industry experience within scientific area of expertise. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education requirements above.

• Highly skilled in conducting research, scientific understanding of multiple disease indications or ability to review literature and apply knowledge across drug programs.

• Proven track record of method development and validation.

• Experience performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications.

• Knowledge of clinical laboratory automation, system software, Microsoft applications and laboratory statistics.

• Effective communication skills with technical staff, business development staff, peers and clients.

• Attention to detail.

• Demonstrated problem prevention, detection and resolution.

Education

Required:

Ph. D. in scientific area of expertise, or equivalent experience in field.

Preferred:

Board certification in scientific area of expertise.

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Commissions, and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.

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