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Job #02875

About our client Our client is a reputable pharmaceutical company that is focused on the development and commercialization of various veterinary therapeutics. The company has an experienced management team, a varied selection of interesting protocols and an empowering corporate culture that is focused on the long-term professional development of its employees. Position Location Director of Scientific Affairs Iowa Salary Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Responsibilities 1) Supervise (directly) managers and consultants, and coordinate their procedures and projects 2) Lead the development of methods and procedures to test the quality of components, containers, finished products and ambient/environmental conditions as well as their validation 3) Assist with and oversee the development of educational materials, courses and schedules for training all company personnel who are involved in scientific testing 4) Ensure that well-recorded systems for installing, qualifying and maintaining equipment and systems used for testing are maintained 5) Prepare reports and maintain records (as required or directed) 6) Direct, encourage and maintain teamwork and communications within the corporation 7) Maintain compliance with the FDA's GMP Act and other related regulations 8) Ensure favorable relationship with personnel and cooperate with HR in maintaining education, work records and performance reviews in relevant departments 9) Prepare annual budgets for all supervised departments and sections 10) Oversee manufacturing validation from a scientific perspective 11) Prepare quarterly progress reports for activities in scientific affairs as requested 12) Oversee the Stability Program 13) Direct effective performance reviews of all supervised personnel and their Direct Reports 14) Ensure respect for the confidentiality of the corporation, customers and personnel 15) Prepare reports to the management (as directed) 16) Review and critique scientific manuscripts and publications 17) Prepare or assist with reports and submissions to the FDA Requirements 1) Master’s degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological Sciences (Ph. D. in Analytical Chemistry preferred) 2) Experience in managing personnel developing and conducting chemical as well as physical analyses 3) Experience as a Corporate Officer 4) In-depth knowledge of chemical and physical sciences 5) Knowledge of current methods of analyzing components in products classified as drugs or nutritional 6) Knowledge of rules of compliance with regulatory agencies and safety procedures 7) Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisors and other staff members 8) Good judgment in investigating problems 9) Ability to perform all duties in an independent manner with minimal supervised personnel 10) Ability to recognize and deal with priorities 11) Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)