Job description

12+ month ONSITE Contract role in Waltham, MA. LOCAL Candidates to Boston only. REQUIRED-Must have significant R&D Pharma Operations experience.

Lenox Executive Search is seeking an experienced R&D Operations Support Specialist to fill an 12+ month contractual role with a global pharmaceutical company in Waltham, MA. Must have 3+ years of R&D Pharma Operations support experience.

The R&D Operations Support Specialist will support Scientists in the R&D Dept by providing Administrative and Logistical Support. Will work to simplify workflows and enable scientists to achieve their deliverables. They will facilitate efforts to overcome the obstacles and major roadblocks so scientists can succeed, while empowering them to function independently within the current operational workflows. They will review the scope of the various support services to identify gaps and solutions based on the requirements of the site.

REQUIREMENTS of the R&D Operations Lead:

Local candidates to the Boston area only
Fully ONSITE role
BS required in Life Science discipline or engineering. MS degree a plus
3+ years of experience in research and development pharma operations experience
Understanding of operational experience in R&D and development laboratories, as well as their functions
Experience managing initiatives or processes.
Previous experience overseeing purchasing of new equipment & coordinating with facilities
Solid understanding of basic safety principles, concepts and regulations
Experience processing invoices and Purchase Orders (Ebuy systems experience a plus)
Experience working within a regulated environment.
Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
Demonstrated problem solving / trouble shooting skills.
Direct experience working in regulated environments, i.e., cGMP, OSHA, EPA, etc.

Nice to Have:

CMC experience is not required, but helpful
Previous leadership experience is welcomed and would not be considered overqualified
Ability to process invoicing process and previous experience or similar software experience a plus: Concur, eBuy, EasyInvoice, and Workday.
Biologics/Pharmaceutical facility startup and management experience.
In depth knowledge of biotechnology processes/concepts/techniques and principles.
Technical knowledge of biologics manufacturing systems and processes

Special Working Conditions:

Ability to gown and gain entry to laboratory, manufacturing, and mechanical areas.
Ability to handle materials, receive deliveries, push or operate pallet jacks according to HSE requirement.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $42.00 – $46.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

Invoice and Purchase Order processing: 1 year (Required)
Safety Regulation & principles knowledge: 1 year (Required)
R&D Pharma Operations: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Waltham, MA 02451 (Required)