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Position Overview
The Vice President, Automation is an experienced, future-focused, senior leader responsible for developing and implementing a next generation, state-of-the-art automation roadmap for Adaptive’s high throughput, CAP/CLIA high-complexity molecular diagnostic laboratory and associated assays and systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop short and long-term strategy for Adaptive’s automation.
- Create strategic roadmap and aggressive implementation plan for high efficiency laboratory systems:
- Lab/Accessioning: Develop state-of-the-art, end-to-end holistic solutions for best-in-class automation to enable massive scale up of lab processing capabilities.
- Manufacturing: Design and develop automation for efficient manufacturing systems.
- Supply Chain: Develop solutions to enable modern/automated supply chain management.
- Assay R&D: Optimize research and development of state-of-the-art molecular assays and extraction methodologies for quality, throughput and automation.
- QC: Design and develop in-process Quality Control measures for high-throughput operations.
- Incorporate Lean/5S management into process design.
- Generate software system requirements for incorporation with automation.
- Design solutions that are compliant with CLIA/CAP/FDA/ISO/other regulatory requirements.
- Develop an integrated operating model for automation team, working cross-functionally with research, develop, lab operations, software and operational excellence (LEAN), to ensure optimal end-to-end solutions.
- Lead and mentor team responsible for designing, developing, implementing and supporting state-of the art laboratory automation, defining appropriate goals and metrics to achieve success.
- Partner with business owners to identify and prioritize areas for improvement in current lab processes that will positively contribute to throughput, turn-around-time, cost and quality.
Requirements
- 10 years of experience in Automation Engineering
- Demonstrated history of working in the diagnostics industry with specific track record of success in high throughput, high-complexity, clinical laboratories. Strong knowledge of genomics, NGS and general-purpose liquid handling required.
- Successful background collaborating with both research and development, as well as laboratory operations teams.
- Ability to be both strategic and detail-focused with strong critical/strategic thinking skills.
- Experience managing complex projects, preferably under design control and in compliance with CLIA, CAP, FDA, ISO and/or other relevant regulations.
- Extensive experience managing teams, including strong leadership of both matrixed teams and direct reports.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Genomics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. Relevant advanced degree preferred.
Adaptive Biotechnologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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