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Technical Director
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The Technical Director acts as the subject matter expert and scientific leader in the design, development and validation of histopathology-based tests in a regulated clinical environment. The position works collaboratively with various stakeholders and other functional leaders to ensure successful development, validation and technology transfer of assays to the CLIA laboratory.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical and scientific oversight of the histology development laboratory and assigned personnel
- Work with Scientific Affairs, Business Development and Sales personnel as needed to support and secure new business to help meet corporate objectives
- Work with Scientific Affairs and Business Development to build relationships with strategic partners related to tissue diagnostics platforms
- Provide technical expertise in product development that is creative, innovative and rigorous in design
- Provide technical solutions that address clients' histopathology-based assay needs and requirements
- Provide cost and timelines for test development, validation and transfer to CLIA lab
- Manage development projects, validation studies and associated reporting
- Create, implement and improve Standard Operating Procedures
- Effectively troubleshoot workflows, instrumentation and associated processes
- Analyze and provide recommendations to the Pathologist/Laboratory Director in interpreting unusual or challenging results
- Act as an architect for laboratory systems from specimen to report
- Provide appropriate specifications and requirements for data analysis and interpretation
- Present and discuss technical capabilities, data, and reports to internal and external stakeholders and clients
- Provide technical and scientific oversight of the histology development laboratory and assigned personnel
Requirements
- Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Molecular Biology or similar field preferred
- More than 10 years of experience related to oncology biomarker research and histopathology assay development and/or diagnostic assay development
- More than 10 years of experience working in a pharmaceutical research environment
Benefits of Working in ICON
ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development. We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career. We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart.
Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.
We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment
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