Validation Associates LLC

Research Scientist

• Lead process transformation across Analytical Sciences production labs, Foundational Chemistry labs, R&D environments, and Manufacturing Quality Services labs
• Map current-state capabilities while operating in parallel with business-as-usual (BAU) activities
• Identify gaps, redundancies, and inefficiencies across laboratory operations and service delivery models
• Evaluate workflows across multiple sites, teams, and laboratory functions
• Develop and implement skills matrices to assess workforce capabilities and identify proficiency gaps
• Align resources, roles, and processes to optimize efficiency and scalability across the network
• Define and analyze key performance metrics, including samples processed per role, non-conformance/error rates, and time per sample
• Leverage data-driven insights to drive process optimization and continuous improvement
• Implement scalable solutions that enhance throughput, data quality, compliance, and overall operational performance
• Design and implement systems and tools to capture, track, and report key laboratory performance metrics
• Establish standardized methods for data collection, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability
• Enable real-time or near-real-time visibility into operational performance to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Principal R&D Scientist

Director

• Lead the design and execution of end-to-end transformation programs aligned to corporate strategy and value creation objectives
• Identify and prioritize initiatives across operations, lab services, engineering, and support functions
• Drive implementation of large-scale change initiatives, ensuring delivery against timelines, budgets, and KPIs
• Establish and manage transformation roadmaps, including critical path dependencies and risk mitigation plans
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies
• Optimize processes across lab operations, asset management, lab computing, and scientific services
• Deliver measurable improvements in cost efficiency, service quality, and throughput
• Standardize best practices across multiple sites and regions
• Partner with senior leadership (P&L owners, site leaders, functional heads) to align on priorities and execution plans
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on transformation strategy and performance improvement
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority in a matrixed organization
• Identify and deliver EBITDA improvement opportunities through cost reduction, productivity gains, and revenue enablement
• Develop business cases and track financial impact of transformation initiatives

Principal R&D Scientist

Director of Transformation