SENIOR/RESEARCH SCIENTIST - ADME

Responsibilities include:

• Metabolite identification, profiling and isolation from in vivo and in vitro samples to support drug discovery and delivery and development.
• Must have strong knowledge in drug metabolism or organic chemistry and hands-on skills in mass spectrometry and separation science.
• Experience with radiolabeled compounds and radiochemical detection is a plus.

Candidate must possess:

Ph.D. in Analytical/Bioanalytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry with 0-2 years experience working in the area of drug metabolism or M.S. with at least 5 years of relevant experience are preferred.

ASSOCIATE SCIENTISTS - BIOMARKER

Responsibilities include:

• Participation in development and validation of novel immunoassays, enzymes assays and cell-based assays to support various drug discovery and development projects.
• Validation of commercially available immunoassays and bioassays.
  Application of various assay methods for routine sample analysis.
• Evaluate significance of data and report findings
  Maintain lab instrumentation and smooth operation of facilities
• Anticipate workload peaks and manage flow to optimize productivity, while maintaining quality of work.

Candidates must possess:

• Be able to follow procedures and work towards the development of skills for trouble shooting and study design.
• Have knowledge of GLP
• Hands on experience in ELISA and cell culture and protein purification, conjugation

Minimum education: B.S. in Science and at least 1 year of hands-on lab experience.


ASSOCIATE SCIENTISTS - BIOANALYTICAL

Responsibilities include:

• Set-up, document and monitor sample analysis procedures
• Assist in method development and perform method validation
• Document results and accurately record observations in accordance with GLP's and SOP's.
• Coordinate work flow and satisfy needs of other ongoing studies.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork
• Coordinate daily/weekly workload to achieve changing priorities
• Run multiple interrelated scientific studies simultaneously
• Organize and conduct work assignments in a safe manner and according to SOP's and GLP regulations
• Function independently in set-up and conduct a variety of studies

Candidates must possess:

• B.S. in Biology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology or related science with at least 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair lab equipment and recognize technical problems. Must have working knowledge of GLP's and other regulatory and safety standards and demonstrate effective teamwork.

SCIENTIST (ASSOCIATE OR STAFF)

Responsibilities include:

• Support company efforts in development of sustained delivery formulations for potential drug candidates
• Assist in design, performance and evaluation of experiments
• Evaluate formulation performance in-vitro and in-vivo animal models
• Assist in addressing formulation issues of potential drug candidates
• Conduct solid and solution stability studies, as well as dissolution studies
• Prepare reports, summaries, protocols, batch records and quantitative analyses
• Maintain high level of professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature
• Follow and prepare all necessary SOP's.

Candidates must possess:

• Experience in analytical development and validation such as HPLC, GPC and protein stability testing.
• Experience with controlled and sustained release formulations is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the importance of preformulation to formulation development is a plus.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, multi-tasking, communication, presentation and analytical skills. Must be able to troubleshoot procedures and contribute to troubleshooting study design. Must exercise initiative, have the ability to examine data and solve problems and make decisions with independence.
  
  B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutics or related scientific field with 2-4 years of relevant experience.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, BIOANALYTICAL, U.S. GENERICS and NCE

Director will secure and retain Generics and NCE Bioanalytical business for QPS through professional, consultative,proactive sales activities directed at decision-makers and decision influencers at existing and new clinical sponsors. Director will position QPS as a primary or preferred provider for all bioanalytical work to be outsourced. Director will liaise between sponsor and Company on all business development activities and requirements. Director will also source new business via networking with Phase I Clinical Sites. This position is home-based in the Northeast region of the U.S. and has national business responsibility.

Director will obtain firm project/task commitments that will meet or exceed authorization targets that will be established annually by the corporation.

Responsibilities include:

• Generate Request for Proposals (RFP's) from new/existing clients
• Drive sales to closure working in conjunction with Operations staff
• Relationship-building at Senior/Decision-maker level across key accounts
• Work with Operations to direct and coordinate prospective client vists to QPS, including pre-visit strategy, meetings and agenda
• Develop and maintain client relationships and profiles
• Represent QPS at local, national and international meetings pertinent to BA
  Business Development
• Responsible for Account Planning, Forecasting and Execution.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in science or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. M.S. or above in Life Sciences preferred
• Minimum of five years in a CRO or pharmaceutical sales with a concentration in Bioanalytical services, Generics: 5-8 years experience ideal
• Specific knowledge/contacts within the Global Generics Industry is ideal, and a strong knowledge of Generics Drug Development/Approval is essential

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Individual should have proven track record at mid and high level contacts, as well as formal sales training. Director should have the ability to manage and fully integrate with Operations, Finance, Customer Relations and Marketing, and follow-up to expand relationships and business opportunities. Director should have the ability to identify and develop sales leads, professionally present capabilities, manage the sales process through close and handle all aspects of contract negotiations. Director should possess computer skills inclusive of Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Scientific, and/or sales or marketing background with concentration in pharmaceutical/biotech services area is helpful.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Sign new business proposals at or above corporately assigned target
• Establish and execute a comprehensive sales plan for each account target
• Communicate all account activity to VP Commercial Operations and/or appropriate individuals within QPS Operations
• Plan and coordinate all client sales activities
• Report any client dissatisfaction
• Prepare weekly and monthly priorities, plan and activity report
• Respond immediately to all requests by client of QPS management
• Constant high pressure, intense concentration
• Constant interaction/followup with clients/associates
• Constantly paying close attention to detail-visual, mental
• Daily multi-tasking
• Frequent travel: 50-70%--Client sites and QPS Headquarters office
• Frequent and varied long hours. Home-office based

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, SOUTHERN CA, (San Diego Area), Western Region

Director will secure and retain DMPK and Bioanalytical Business for QPS through professional, consultative, proactive sales activities directed at decision-makers and decision influencers at existing and new clinical sponsors. Director will position QPS as a primary or preferred provider for all work to be outsourced. Director will liaise between sponsor and Company on all business development activities and requirements. This position is home-based in Southern California (San Diego Area) and will have responsibility for existing and prospective Pharma/Biotech Clients for Lower California and Select Southwestern States.Director will obtain firm project/task commitments that will meet or exceed authorization targets that will be established annually by the corporation.

Responsibilities include:

• Generate Request for Proposals (RFP’s) from new/existing clients in these business segments: Bioanalytical NCE, ADME/PK, Immunogenicity/Biomarkers, Whole Body Radiography and Molecular Biology.
• Drive sales to closure working in conjunction with Operations and BD staff
• Relationship-building at Senior/Decision-maker level across key accounts
• Work with Operations to direct and coordinate prospective client vists to QPS, including pre-visit strategy, meetings and agenda
• Develop and maintain client relationships and profiles
• Represent QPS at local, national and international meetings pertinent to BA Business Development
• Responsible for Account Planning, Forecasting and ExecutionGenerate Request for Proposals (RFP's) from new/existing clients

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in science or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. MS or above in Life Sciences preferred. MBA helpful-Knowledge/experience in Business Segments Identified above.

Minimum of five years in a CRO or pharmaceutical services sales with a concentration in Bioanalytical or Drug Concentration services ideal; 5-8 years experience ideal. -Specific knowledge/contacts within the Global Pharma/Biotech Industry is ideal, and a strong knowledge of Drug Discovery, Preclinical and Clinical Development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Individual should have proven track record at mid and high level contacts, as well as formal sales training. Director should have the ability to manage and fully integrate with Operations, Finance, Customer Relations and Marketing, and follow-up to expand relationships and business opportunities. Director should have the ability to identify and develop sales leads, professionally present capabilities, manage the sales process through close and handle all aspects of contract negotiations. Director should possess computer skills inclusive of Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Scientific, and/or sales or marketing background with concentration in pharmaceutical/biotech services area is helpful.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Sign new business proposals at or above corporately assigned target.
• Establish and execute a comprehensive sales plan for each target account
• Communicate all account activity to VP Commercial Operations and/or appropriate individuals within QPS Operations.
• Plan and coordinate all client sales activities.
• Report any client dissatisfaction.
• Prepare weekly and monthly priorities, plan and activity report
• Respond immediately to all requests by client of QPS management
• Constant fast pace, competitive environment.
• Constant interaction/followup with clients/associates
• Constantly paying close attention to detail-visual, mental-Daily multi-tasking
• Frequent travel: 50-70% Client sites and QPS Headquarters office in DE
• Frequent and varied long hours. Home-office based
• Establish and execute a comprehensive sales plan for each account target

Qualified candidates may submit their resume to careers@questpharm.com or via fax to (302) 369-5602. QPS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.