Study Director - Metabolism

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Covance by Labcorp continues to grow!  We have an opening for a Study Director In Vivo PK to join our Metabolism team in Madison, WI. <span style="color: black;">This role will serve as a local leader to help grow our <em>in vivo</em> pharmacokinetic (PK) services</span><span style="color: black;">.</span> Take your career to the next level.  Join the global leader in drug development using state-of-the-art technology to address the many challenges in our mission to improve health and improve lives. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Some of the responsibilities of a Study Director include:</span></p><ul><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Performs day-to-day technical and scientific management of in vivo pharmacokinetic (PK) studies.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversees study execution including observation of dose administration, sample collection, and dose formulation preparation.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reviews technical validity of projects and results with occasional help from more experienced scientists.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evaluates data for report preparation and experiment modification, as applicable and writes comprehensive reports.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Participates in local and virtual study-related meetings and is primary point of contact for client interactions</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adds basic understanding of scientific knowledge to assigned projects.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manages client relationships for research projects.</span></li><li style="margin-left: .5in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintains positive control over timing and scheduling issues related to the study process.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">The ideal candidate will:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Be comfortable working with animals</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Be self-motivated and assertive when necessary</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Have excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Be calm under pressure</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Work well independently</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Have superior documentation skills</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Demonstrate strong decision-making </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: black;">Demonstrate superior leadership qualities</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Patients can't wait. Neither can we.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">#LI-TC1</span></p><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Bachelors of Science (BS) degree in science required.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">PhD degree desired (additional experience not required with a PhD).</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Experience may be substituted for education.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Knowledge of GLP and regulatory guidelines.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Proficiency in project management skills.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Ability to conduct literature review.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Skilled in data interpretation and report writing for studies.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation, including GC/MS, HPLC and LC/MS.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Skilled in customer service communication</span></p><h2>Experience:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">A minimum of 7 years related experience in a laboratory environment, 3 years within the designated field of position</span></p>