Manager, Research and Development

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

• The primary function is to manage the quality and operations of the Research & Development Department.Follow Training SOP for training and training records
• Provides guidance and/or leadership to others, including indirect reports, peers, or managers
• Supervises others
• Through personal reading/attendance oat training/conferences keep abreast of technical changes/additions to USP/NF, BP, EP as well as regulatory guidelines and requirements as relevant to the specific activities in the R&D department
• Communicate to department interpretations of regulatory guidelines to meet client and regulatory expectations
• Use technical expert knowledge to apply novel solutions and ensure scientific integrity is maintained through the application of acceptable regulatory practices and process
• Interact across the departments to solve interdepartmental issues dealing with people and processes as applicable

Additional Information

Salary: $83k to $90k 

Some Benefit Highlights:

• 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision 
• Paid time off
• RRSP Program Eligibility 

• Education: University degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related science degree (Holding a PhD would be a strong asset).
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years previous management experience in a regulated analytical laboratory with a heavy focus on Research, Design and Validation.
• Through knowledge of chemistry principles plus demonstrated expertise in one or more disciplines of analytical chemistry required.
• Demonstrated understanding of cGMP/GLP
• Ability to coordinate and manage a department and its workload.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems as needed to minimize down time.
• Capable of interacting with all levels of management, suppliers and clients

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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