VantiveAnalytical Chemistry Manager
Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.
We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.
Your Role:
This position reports to the Global Associate Director of Analytical Chemistry and Stability (ACS) in Kidney Care R&D, and will establish Analytical Chemistry competencies, including Chromatography, Wet Chemistry, Spectroscopy and Elemental Impurities, in the vicinity of Oakdale, MN.
The Analytical Chemistry Manager will lead the US contingent of the Global Analytical Chemistry team. This leader manages a diverse team of scientists that specialize in analytical chemistry as applied to drug products and medical devices to support products across all stages of the product life cycle including Exploratory, New Product Development, Sustaining Products, and manufacturing support as needed.
These activities ensure that products are safe, pure, and well-characterized during development, at the time of manufacture, and over their entire shelf life. The Kidney Care portfolio consists of Chronic Renal Care solutions (~10 product families), Acute Therapy solutions (~5 product families), electromechanical devices (7 platforms) and disposables and filters (~100 product families).
What you'll be doing:
Contribute to the vision and implement the strategic plan for Analytical Chemistry in Kidney Care R&D. Communicate the strategic plan and inspire the local Analytical Chemistry team to action consistent with that vision. Set high standards and goals and remove barriers to excellence.
Lead talent selection, development, retention efforts, establishing clear criteria for measuring team and individual success. Provide feedback, recognition, and opportunities for cross-training. Coach and motivate team members, ensuring their developing expertise aligns both with their career interests and with business needs. Set high standards and goals and remove barriers to excellence. Understand and effectively communicate how projects fit into the organization’s strategies. Ensure that team objectives align with key business strategic programs.
Develop project schedules and budgets, optimize the use of financial resources, and balance in-house and outsourced resources.
Review and implement best practices and team processes to enhance operational efficiency, resolve issues, improve project timelines, and make timely, risk-based decisions. Solicit regular input from customers and take appropriate action.
Be accountable for successfully meeting agreed upon milestones. Collaborate with other functional managers and project managers to ensure project priorities and project schedules are met.
Provide leadership by guiding in terms of prioritization, problem resolution, process clarification, referrals to appropriate experts, etc.
Generate innovative and expeditious solutions to complex problems by leveraging multiple disciplines and technical principles. Develop innovative processes and methods through fusion of expertise.
Accountable for laboratory management including best practices, efficient operations, and compliance with GxP and EHS.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
What you’ll bring:
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 5-7 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 2-4 years of experience.
Knowledgeable in analytical chemistry, in particular as applied in the pharmaceutical industry and can critically review analytical plans, assessments, investigations, method transfers, and method validations.
Must have technical knowledge and lab experience in the areas of Chromatography, Wet Chemistry, Spectroscopy and Elemental Impurities as well as Statistical Analysis.
Must demonstrate effective supervisory and leadership skills. Able to organize and communicate complex information to various audiences including senior management.
Possesses strong time management skills.
Able to make decisions with limited information. Capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience, as well as with project management tools.
Works well in a team environment and effectively leads scientists working in cross-functional teams.
Possesses an agile mindset. Must understand ICH, FDA, relevant cGxPs, ISO, and quality systems associated with pharmaceutical development.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 - $160,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
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US Benefits at Vantive
This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive
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