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Senior Manager, Laboratory Operations

  1. New York
JR134724
  1. Laboratory
  2. ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
  3. Office Based

About the role

Senior Manager, Laboratory Operations- Farmingdale- on site

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

Sr. Manager, Laboratory Operation- Farmingdale NY on site
The role:

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values, which focus our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• As a manager, the employee has to recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs
• Develop, implement and manage to performance standards for staff related to quality and efficiency, including productivity. Manages the adherence to written internal and external quality control procedures in order to ensure the quality of the results. To evaluate means and standard deviations for quality control materials and maintain Corrective action logs as appropriate.
• Builds strong and effective teams, valuing different contributions; works with and through others, involving people in issues that affect them.   Assist management in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• Operates independently with a willingness to make decisions; Projects credibility and makes a professional and positive impression on others; Monitors progress and holds self and others accountable.  Liaise with clients, vendors and staff on all department issues.
• Identifies the key elements of a situation and any gaps and inconsistencies in data.  Makes rational judgments from available information and analysis.   Actively participates in Root cause analysis investigations-and process improvement initiatives. Responsible for timely and accurate responses to Quality Issues assigned to them and/or their department.
• Creates an environment that motivates people; Identifies development opportunities for self and others; Acts as a coach and mentor and shares expertise.  Maintain a positive working environment ensuring staff motivation in particular periods of high workloads. Maintain low levels of staff turnover, actively contributing to the retention of key individuals.
• Responsible   for assessing work performance and for employee performance evaluations.
• Review daily, weekly, and monthly metrics for assigned departments and implement as necessary staffing reallocation to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Over-see work performed by all staff.
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities of others including scheduling to work outside of normal working hours when required.
• Evaluates performance of staff and develops supporting staff skills, encourage growth and provide regular performance feedback.
• Mentors and coaches staff. Trains new employees
• Manage the recruitment, training and development of staff in the various sections of the laboratory as required. Performs continuing education of laboratory staff in the various sections of the laboratory and sample management as required.
• Responsible for the quality and timelines of technical procedures to ensure full compliance with CAP, relevant government regulations, GDP and other relevant standards as determined by the company Monitors reagents and supplies for section and assists in the performance of all related tasks for managing inventory.
• “Maintains oversight of reagent and supply orders and approval of inventory purchases together with invoice coding.    Assists the Corporate procurement team and negotiates pricing and service requirements with Vendor representatives in the best interest of ICON.
• Effectively monitors laboratory operations in section and provides guidance to staff for all issues that arise including but not limited to, instrument failures, reagent/ quality control issues, sample integrity issues, delays in testing and communication of abnormal result.
• Manages the evaluation of and validation of new methodologies and instrumentation works closely with Global Validations Department
• Be aware of all pertinent employee health and safety regulations and requirements for their assigned department and manage compliance to same.
• Approves purchase orders and all appropriate purchases for department area.


You will need:
• Master's Degree with 7+ years of experience in a regulated laboratory is preferred.
• Requires an understanding of one of more of the following: molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, cell biology and/or immunology.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Experience with software for data analysis or other statistical analysis software is considered essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven experience with immunological methods.
• Established capability at developing and validating cell-based assays for cell function, neutralization or potency in the CRO/Pharma or Biotech industry is required.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize projects efficiently.
• Good organizational skills and experience in the establishment and oversight of contracts.

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

  • Various annual leave entitlements
  • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

Salary range: $110,520.00-$138,150.00

Bonus, Com, Stock, Benefits & Disclaimer verbiage:
Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.

Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

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