Director of the Library
Director of the Library
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$ 153800 - 242200
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We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of the Library to lead our innovative team in advancing library services for the global R&D community. This pivotal role requires an individual with exceptional communication and organizational skills as well as a deep passion for healthcare and technology. The Director will oversee all aspects of library operations including strategic vision setting collection management policy development and team management while fostering an environment of collaboration and creativity.
By leveraging a strong scientific and information science background the Director will drive the evolution of library services enhance user engagement with scientific literature and support the companys mission to foster innovation in drug discovery and development. The Director will be a playercoach guiding a small but effective team to maximize the impact of our services while building trusted partnerships across the organization and with external information providers. This leader will not only focus on operational excellence but also on the development of strategic initiatives that align with organizational objectives ensuring our library services continually evolve to meet the needs of scientists and professionals worldwide.
The Director of the Library is responsible for but not limited to:
Team Management:
Proven track record of leading and mentoring a team including setting performance goals and providing ongoing development and feedback
Enthusiasm for continuous personal professional development staying abreast of industry trends and applying new knowledge to enhance library services
Customer Focus:
Dedicated to understanding user needs and improving library services through active engagement feedback collection and the development of tailored programs that drive resource utilization and satisfaction
Collaborating across the organization to cocreate innovative solutions that meet organizational objectives
Providing specialized information services that empower stakeholders to effectively leverage scientific literature in drug discovery and development
Organizing and conducting training programs for endusers awareness and effective usage of library resources
Establishing user engagement initiatives to drive adoption and utilization of library resources
Portfolio Management
Managing the subscription portfolio including resource identification usage tracking relationship management with vendors negotiations and financial reporting
Cultivating strategic partnerships with major information providers to optimize vendor relationships and service delivery
Skilled in overseeing library budgets tracking expenditures and identifying costsaving opportunities to enhance ROI
Managing and evaluating performance metrics and implementing datadriven enhancements to library services
Technical Proficiency:
Expertise with resources such as Cortellis Embase Scopus SciFinder Reaxys Cortellis etc.
Document delivery
Experience with emerging technologies such as text mining and machine learning
Ability to perform comprehensive literature searches using tools such as Embase Medline Dialog or STN
Knowledge of copyright regulations and legal requirements of license agreements for external scientific content
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office SharePoint and Microsoft Teams for collaboration and information sharing
Strategic Thinking and Innovation:
Visionary mindset focused on the evolution of knowledge management; ability to articulate trends and their implications to stakeholders
Skilled in identifying and integrating innovative tools and resources such as new digital platforms to enhance the librarys offerings
Proven success in developing and executing strategies that move the business forward
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to both scientific and nonscientific audiences
Adaptability and Initiative:
Proactive and solutionoriented with a demonstrated ability to tackle challenges in rapidly changing environments
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining highquality
Represent the Library in professional trade organizations
Requirements:
Education/Experience
Degree in a scientific discipline or library sciences plus pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience Bachelors and 12 years of experience Masters and 10 years PhD and 5 years
5 years of experience in a leadership role within a library or information services environment demonstrating effective team management mentorship or people management and development practices
Ability to engage with users actively gather feedback and implement tailored library services and programs that enhance user experience and satisfaction
Expertise in using major scientific research databases and resources such as Cortellis Dialog Embase Scopus SciFinder STN and Reaxys along with proficiency in document delivery systems
Extensive experience with biomedical basic research chemistry and biotechnology information resources and commercial literature searching tools like DIALOG or STN as well as thesaurus knowledge
Experience in managing library budgets tracking expenditures negotiating with vendors and identifying costsaving opportunities to maximize service ROI
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills able to articulate complex scientific concepts clearly to both scientific and nonscientific audiences
Familiarity with emerging technologies such as text mining and machine learning and their application in enhancing library services and resource discovery
Ability to develop and maintain close working relationships with key internal departments and external contacts
Proactive and adaptive with a strong ability to plan prioritize and address challenges in a dynamic and fastpaced environment
Critical thinking skills and ability to consolidate and understand complex data sets
Demonstrate and maintain indepth knowledge of the research pipeline disease and therapeutic area(s) and industry trends
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to tailor content to the audience
High degree of comfort learning and applying new tools and digital technologies
Innate scientific curiosity technical creativity and innovative thinking motivated to break new ground in the field of information/literature analysis and knowledge discovery
Interest in working collaboratively crossfunctionally and in interdisciplinary teams with an ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to scientists and nonscientists
Optimize/customize scientific content for delivery to end users
Strong knowledge of drug discovery statistical concepts and evaluation and interpretation of complex scientific literature
Systematic problemsolving quick grasp of things and superior attention to detail in developing tailored solutions high degree of reliability and integrity
Wellorganized and balances taking direction from others (sponsors partners clients) with taking initiative to manage multiple projects and learning responsibilities
Preferred
Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent
Expertise with Excel
Experience with natural language processing machine learning automation PowerApps PowerBI
Experience with advanced functionality of Teams
Experience with data visualization using Spotfire Tableau etc.
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Expected US salary range:
$153800.00 $242200.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility long term incentive if applicable health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits paid holidays vacation and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.
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NoTravel Requirements:
25%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
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NoHazardous Material(s):
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Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
05/18/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
