Associate Technical Director - Clinical Trials

POSITION SUMMARY:We have an exciting opportunity for a leader with a clinical trial background to help stand up a lab in collaboration with our client.  This Associate Technical Director will hire and manage building to a team of 60 PSS employees for a PSS client site. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Build and manage a team of 60 PSS employeesProvide oversight of PSS employees and the client relationshipAssure site objectives and goals are met including financial, contractual, service delivery, and employee and client delightDevelop key client relationships and seek feedback to assure service excellenceManage on site leadership team and technical managerEnsure employment needs including hiring, coaching, performance management, reviews and feedback, development, and terminationOversee that orientation of new PSS staff to their responsibilities and the function of the site laboratories provides a positive and welcoming introduction for new employeesDemonstrates positive, energetic, role model leadership skills through the supervision, coaching and mentoring of othersIdentify and meet meaningful quality and productivity metrics, and regularly report and review through governance with key stakeholdersIn collaboration with operational excellence / lean team, identify process improvements and cost savings to better meet client expectations and company objectivesPerforms duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agenciesLead and promote the company culture and core valuesSpecial projects, committee representation, and leading initiatives as needed