Analytical Chemistry Manager
Dexcom, Inc

San Diego, California

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About Dexcom

Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company's inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class - while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported full-year 2021 revenues of $2.48B, a growth of 27% over 2020. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 7,000 people worldwide.

Meet the team:

Are you passionate about life-changing products that help millions living with Diabetes? Are you interested and motivated in advancing the technologies that support product innovation, and willing to lead, inspire, support a team of talented engineers and scientists to unlock their potential for success? This is the DexCom Material Science Center-of-Excellence where you will be leading and managing a global analytical services lab with a broad array of modern material science instrumentation and a dedicated analytical staff, implementing best practice for operational excellence, interacting with internal and external customers to accomplish project and team goals.

Where you come in:

  • You will be responsible for managing an analytical team of chemists and technicians on assigned projects and daily operation of the lab. In this role, you are expected to resume responsibilities of all aspects of a people leader, including resource assignment, personnel development and training, performance review, etc.
  • You have vision and skills to expand and maintain analytical service capabilities, implement GLP and 6S practice including workflow, and information management system such as LIM and ELN that maximize lab productivity and organizational efficiency while maintaining compliance to the safety, regulatory, and quality standards and regulations.
  • You have a clear understanding and knowhow to navigate the technical and regulatory challenges in developing and validating testing methodologies, and evidence gathering in support of regulatory and product submission.
  • You will also play a vital role in interfacing with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure the alignment of the objectives, address the gaps, and meet the expectation
  • You will identify, evaluate, and acquire new tools and instrument to develop new and improved testing and characterization capabilities that advance material and product research and development capabilities
  • You will qualify and manage relationships with external CROs.
  • You will devise and perform test methods development/validation/transfer activities
  • You will lead material related projects including root-cause analysis, material qualification and second sourcing
  • You understand business acumen and analytical service model, assist in budget planning and justification.
  • You will write, review, and/or approve protocols and reports, including development reports and procedures in accordance with company policies.

What makes you successful:
  • Experience in an anlytical lab with focus in material characterization or QC function
  • You must be proficient in material science analytics in a regulated medical or pharmaceutical setting: working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and guidance such as ISO13485, ICH/USP, GMP/GLP
  • You must be experienced in analytical equipment qualification, test method development and validation, and QC testing.
  • You bring advanced knowledge of material science and chemical/physical characterization techniques: GPC, GC/MS, HPLC, Rheometry, NMR, SEM, thermal/mechanical/biological testing of macromolecules
  • You must have integrity and possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Must be self-motivated, organized, and have strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Effective technical writing skills, including ability to write protocols, test procedures and other technical reports and documents.
  • Knowledge and exposure to Quality by Design, combination product and CMC, Extractable & Leachable Studies ad toxicology evaluation for Medical or Pharmaceutical products is a plus.
  • Proficient with MS Office applications, statistical analysis, and familiarity with lab information management systems (LIMs) and automation is a plus.

What You'll Get:
  • A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
  • A full and comprehensive benefits program.
  • Growth opportunities on a global scale.
  • Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
  • An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

  • 5-15%

Experience and Education

  • Typically requires a Bachelors degree with 8-12 years of industry experience.
  • 2-5 years of previous management or lead experience.

Exempt Salary Details:

  • The annual base salary range for this role is $122,500 to $204,100. Final compensation package will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, business needs and market demand.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.

View the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision at this link.

UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Dexcom. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please click on the URL provided: https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com/.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Dexcom. Only authorized staffing and recruiting agencies may use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes on specific requisitions. Dexcom does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to the Talent Acquisition team, Dexcom employees or any other company location. Dexcom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.


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