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BioAgilytix

Manager II

BioAgilytix, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services that support new medicine breakthroughs with best‑in‑class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution‑oriented and deadline‑driven. Our culture is fast‑paced, fun, and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life‑changing, life‑saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

Manager II – Bioanalytical Services (San Diego Lab) This role requires deep expertise in developing chromatographic assays for a variety of modalities in complex biological matrices using HPLC and LC/MS/MS. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on and leadership experience overseeing regulated bioanalysis, tissue analysis, protein binding, CYP inhibition/induction, CYP phenotyping, and metabolite profiling/ID. You’ll guide a team of scientists through assay development, validation, and sample analysis under GxP, while also playing a key role in client engagement, project delivery, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Essential Responsibilities

Lead team(s) developing and validating bioanalytical assays for support of preclinical, clinical, and product release studies.

Motivate team by inspiring employees to achieve goals, aligning employee goals with company strategy, managing departmental budgets and resources, and being the expert in using tools/software relevant to the team.

Work closely with clients to assure successful on‑time execution of assays, validation, and sample analysis under GxPs.

Prioritize tasks and manage schedules efficiently.

Meet regularly with lab management to ensure instrument resources and employees are utilized effectively across all teams.

Take responsibility for team performance and outcomes.

Lead teams through transitions and new initiatives.

Design and execute experiments efficiently and assign tasks appropriately to employees based on skills.

Anticipate and mitigate potential problems and handle disputes calmly and fairly.

Present data and posters.

Conduct group team meetings to understand employee input and concerns, provide constructive and timely feedback, and implement 1:1 meetings with employees on a regular basis.

Hire and build a team that is knowledgeable and cooperative by investing in employees’ professional growth, setting goals, and evaluating results.

Identify new analytical techniques and technologies and lead their implementation.

Review analytical instrument and equipment calibration, qualification, and maintenance records.

Perform statistical analysis.

Write and review reports and prepare SOPs.

Act as Bioanalytical Project Manager (BPM)/Principal Investigator (PI) for all assigned clients and studies.

Lead regularly scheduled client meetings to ensure effective communication and manage client expectations.

Provide client satisfaction and high‑quality science.

Achieve corporate revenue targets.

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as needed.

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field with not less than twelve (12) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment.

Master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field with not less than ten (10) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment.

PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related field with not less than eight (8) years’ experience in a scientific laboratory environment.

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: Skills

Ability to develop chromatographic assays for all modalities in complex biological matrices using HPLC or LC/MS/MS and oversee regulated bioanalysis, tissue analysis, protein binding, CYP inhibition, CYP induction, CYP phenotyping, or metabolite profiling/ID.

Write and execute validation and sample analysis plans.

Review and evaluate PK/TK data and ISR results to identify trends and outliers.

Plan and execute cross‑site validations for projects transferring between sites.

Work effectively within a team to meet objectives under time constraints.

Make sound judgments quickly and confidently.

Take direction well and multitask.

Be detail oriented and highly organized.

Demonstrate excellent oral communication in meetings or presentations.

Demonstrate excellent written communication skills, including clear reports, emails, and policies.

Proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word.

Demonstrated experience in a supervisory role and leading teams.

Knowledge and application of regulatory guidance to experimental planning and design.

Experience working in GxP environments and demonstrated knowledge of GxP regulations.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises Analyst I/II/III, Scientist I/II/III, and Manager I.

Guides and directs others in achieving successful outcomes and provides mentorship.

Conducts performance reviews/evaluations and career development of staff.

Supervision Received

Infrequent supervision and instructions.

Frequently exercises discretionary authority.

Working Environment

Primarily laboratory environment.

Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.

Rare exposure to skin and lung irritants, toxic materials, and hazardous waste.

Requires personal protective equipment such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.

Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

Ability to work upright and/or stationary for up to eight (8) hours per day.

Repetitive hand movement with the ability to perform fast, simple, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.

Frequent mobility and crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting of upper body and neck.

Light to moderate lifting and carrying of objects, including laboratory equipment and supplies, with a maximum lift of 20 pounds.

Ability to use a variety of computer software.

Strong communication skills to convey information and ideas clearly.

Ability to handle multiple tasks under stress with intense concentration.

Regular and consistent attendance.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full‑time position.

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employee must be available during core work hours.

Occasional weekend, holiday, and evening work may be required.

Benefits And Other Perks Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating), 401(k) with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity BioAgilytix provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Base Pay Range $160,000.00 /yr – $175,000.00 /yr.

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