Job Description

Avantor is currently looking for a driven and enthusiastic Research Services Manager to join the team in Mölndal, Gothenburg. In this diverse position you contribute to the overall business development on the one hand and lead your own department on the other. You will work with a wide range of partners, both internal and external. Do you have excellent networking skills and proven experience in People Management? Do you have a scientific background from either experience or education and are you a real people person? Then this might be a perfect fit! Interested? – Read on!

This role will be a full-time and permanent position, based at our customer site, AstraZeneca, in Mölndal. Next to an attractive salary, we offer multiple benefits such as bonus, pension scheme and Health Care allowance. With this role, you get the opportunity to participate in the company development and will be able to make a big impact.

Working hours

Monday – Friday, flexible start time between 06: 00 and 09:00 and finish time between 15:00 and 18:00

The team

You are responsible for the Research Services Department, existing of 18 associates in total, of which 2 Team Leaders directly reporting into you. Your department is involved in General Lab Services, In vivo activities and Production. This team belongs to our department Lab & Production Services, supporting leading pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Master’s or PhD in a scientific related field
• Experience
• Proven people Management experience is required
• Experience in strategical work, related to a business vision, mission and goals
• Experience in a production or GMP-environment is an asset
• Hands-on Lab experience is not required, though a plus
• Knowledge or experience with Lean sigma is an advantage
• Preferred qualifications
• Strong MS Office knowledge and Data Management skills
• Interest in PowerBi, AI and/or Quality Management is a plus
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Swedish
• Soft skills
• Outgoing, very fluent in networking
• Strategical thinker, Teamplayer and critical mindset
• Customer centric, clear vision and strong collaboration skills

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Develop and improve the business activities among the In Vivo Facilities, General Lab Services and Production
• Create new or improve existing processes and present your case to the customer, constantly developing our services
• Participate in the site Management team and contribute to the overall strategies of the business
• Create, maintain and update relevant documentation regarding trainings, procedures and compliance
• Organize and participate to meetings with internal and external partners, to review services and new opportunities
• Support and manage projects related to your specific business area and department
• Participate in HR activities, such as recruitment, training and coaching
• Lead and support a team of 18 associates, including Team Leaders, lab Managers, Lab Technicians etc.
• Support the 2 Team Leaders with their day-to-day team Management
• Focus on the growth of team members, supporting their long-term development within the company
• Ensure line managers and associates are fully trained and informed of the work tasks and legislation relevant to their positions
• Strategically develop the Research Services scope and support the team to implement new tasks
• Develop and implement ad high quality standard, in close collaboration with the Quality Manager

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