Planet Pharma
Associate Director - Immunoassay
Requirements
Requires a degree in a relevant scientific field and at least 10 years of experience in bioanalytical sciences, specifically with immunoassay platforms. Proven leadership experience in compliant laboratory environments and strong technical expertise are essential.
Job Description
As our Associate Director, you'll take the helm of our immunoassay division, guiding scientific excellence and operational efficiency while fostering a high-performance, people-centred culture. Working closely with senior leadership, your expertise will ensure the delivery of top-quality data within GLP and GCP-compliant labs, supporting both pre-clinical and clinical studies. If you're passionate about science, leadership, and strategic growth, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career!
What You'll Bring To The Table
- Deep scientific expertise in immunoassay bioanalysis
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in bioanalytical or related fields
- Strong compliance knowledge (GLP, GCP) and attention to detail
- Proven leadership skills and experience managing high-performing teams
- Excellent technical and people skills to inspire and develop others, ensuring smooth project delivery and audit readiness
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and represent the department confidently at key meetings and conferences
- Experience in business development or client relationship management
- Familiarity with resource planning and continuous process improvements
- Background in study management or acting as Study Director / PI / Analytical Project Manager
- Degree in a relevant scientific field (advanced degree preferred)
- Extensive experience in bioanalytical sciences, especially immunoassay platforms
- Prior senior leadership roles within GLP/GCP-compliant labs
- Willingness to support audit activities and address CAPAs promptly
- Ability to work with cross-site teams and support industry compliance standards
- Visa sponsorship possible for senior-level candidates, along with relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses where appropriate
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About Planet Pharma
Founded in 2012, Planet Pharma is a global leader in life sciences recruitment and staffing, specializing in Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Device, Labs & Healthcare, Specialty Providers, CMOs / CDMOs, and Contract Research Organizations (CROs). We provide the following solutions: Contract & Direct Hire (Permanent) Staffing, Strategic Resourcing, Retained & Executive Search, Functional Service Provider (FSP), and Global Workforce Solutions. Planet Pharma has offices throughout North America, Europe, and APAC. All locations operate with shared attributes at the heart of everything we do! 🚨 Job Scam Warning 🚨 We’ve recently been made aware of fraudulent activity where individuals are posing as representatives of Planet Pharma and contacting job seekers using fake email addresses. ✅ All genuine emails from Planet Pharma will always come from an address ending in @planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, or @ppgadvisorypartners.com. ❌ We will never contact you from free email services or unfamiliar domains. If you receive a message claiming to be from us and are unsure if it’s legitimate, reach out to us directly at contactus@planet-pharma.com for verification. Your safety and trust are our priority!