Head of Biology

Title: Head of Biologics Bioassay

Location: Nerviano, Italy

Position : Full-time

Contractual Level: A3

Reporting : Site Head

Compensation: Market Competitive

About Frontage

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award-winning, publicly listed, science driven, full-service global CRO, founded 25 years back and is HQ in Exton, PA. We operate over 25 state-of-the-art facilities across the US, Canada, Italy and China providing comprehensive portfolio of services including Drug Discovery, Drug Development, Bioanalytical Services, Pharmaceutical Product Development, and Laboratory services.

Position Summary

Main task for this position is to oversee scientific operations and lead the Biologics Bioassay team within the Bioanalytical Laboratory. This role includes technical expertise in ligand-binding assays, management of personnel and operations, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the development, validation and execution of ligand-binding assays (PK, immunogenicity, biomarker) in a regulated environment.
• Plan laboratory activities and supervise the team to ensure efficient lab operations and rapid turn-around.
• Ensure GLP/GCLP compliance as appropriate.
• Act as Study Director, Principal Investigator or Responsible Scientist ensuring study compliance with scientific, administrative and regulatory requirements.
• Coach, mentor and train the staff.
• Promote team communication and accountability.
• Support business development with scientific insights and contribute to preparing business proposals.
• Build and maintain enduring relationships with clients.
• Contribute to establishing procedures and writing SOPs.
• Participate in facility audits.
• Contribute to the validation and periodic review of computerized systems as process owner, producing related documentation.
• Represent the company in client meetings, scientific forums and industry technical groups.
• Stay up to date with scientific developments and explore new technologies to support business growth.

Education and Experience

• PhD or MS focused on biology, analytical chemistry or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in CRO or pharmaceutical industry.
• 3-5 years of experience managing scientific team.
• Proven expertise in method development and validation of PK, immunogenicity and biomarker assays.
• Experience in regulated preclinical and clinical bioanalysis.
• Familiarity with multiple platforms (e.g. ELISA, MSD, Simoa, Lumipulse) (plus).

Please email resumes indicating salary requirement to Ms. Chiara Baroglio , Interim Site Head, based in Nerviano, Italy:

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Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.