Scientific Affairs Liaison

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

The incumbent interacts with Business Development, Proposal Development, and Laboratory Operations with the aim to win proposals. S/he exchanges information with relevant stakeholders (internal/external), documents existing and needed laboratory capabilities and proposes qualified solutions to Management to profitably grow the laboratory business.

Scientific Affairs Liaison responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews client clinical protocols and provides synopses to ensure the proposals meet the testing needs of the client.
• Provide and update testing information to include cost, feasibility, TAT, and methodology to meet tight turnaround times during bidding process.
• Provide recommendations for in-house vs. outsourced testing capabilities and relevant process changes to Management to enhance operational and financial performance.
• Identify appropriate referral labs as needed and obtain relevant information needed to support clinical trials.
• Maintains a current list of referral labs with contact information and areas of specialization.
• Communicates directly with referral lab to meet required time frames and testing capabilities.
• Negotiates preferred pricing for large volume testing directed to referral lab in conjunction with Management.
• Communicate the use of a referral lab to QA allowing adequate time for QA qualification.
• Support Proposal Development department with suggestions on optimizing global sample logistics.
• Monitor the Central Laboratory test menu, ensuring all data is available accurate and traceable with version control, including costing and pricing, on a global basis.
• Maintain database information for bid vs. awarded studies when validation by lab is required.
• Communicate effectively with Management to ensure client testing needs are met from bid to awarded study.
• Attend client meetings as needed to support sales.
• Dialogue with client as requested determining whether additional support is required.
• Provide input to satisfaction surveys (sponsors, investigators) and translates findings into actionable recommendations to Management for specific improvements (business practices, service levels, process changes, etc.).

Basic Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree
• Degree in Medical Technology or Life Sciences preferred

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years in a diagnostic, clinical laboratory
• Experience with clinical assay validation protocols
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work in a fast paced, mixed office and lab environment.
• High customer service orientation with a sense of business and urgency.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools and database applications.

Position is hybrid full-time working Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00pm. Candidates must be within a commutable distance to Lancaster, PA.

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Clinical Trial Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.