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Associate Scientific Director, Genetic & In Vitro Toxicology

Charles River Laboratories International Inc (CRL)

Skokie, IL, US, 60077

Associate Scientific Director, Genetic & In Vitro Toxicology Req ID #:  166735 Location: 

Skokie, IL, US, 60077 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly. Job Summary We are seeking an Associate Scientific Director, Genetic & In Vitro Toxicology for our Safety Assessment site located in Skokie, IL

BASIC SUMMARY:  

Manages assigned scientific staff and provides direction, oversight, guidance, and training related to scientific, regulatory, and client-facing aspects of the role.  Works closely with Operations, Project Services and QA departments to ensure client timelines are communicated internally and deliverables are tracked and ensures proactive communication to clients related to study deliverables.  Serves as study director, as necessary.  Develops and maintains client relationships.

•    Directs activities of assigned group(s) to ensure effective performance of function.

•    Monitors performance of direct reports. Provides regular coaching and counseling. Prepares and delivers salary and performance reviews; reviews and approves performance and salary appraisals initiated by direct reports.

•    Identifies training and development needs of direct reports. Develops and oversees the implementation of scientific/client communication training programs and monitors training programs to ensure ongoing effectiveness.

•    Provides scientific oversight of study design, preparation of protocols, interpretation and reporting of data.

•    Guides the planning and execution of scientific research and/or critical development strategies.

•    Contributes to problem resolution of scientific and technical study issues.

•    Responsible for regulatory compliance and quality analysis of study data.

•    Ensures optimum performance of group function. Recommends and implements techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, takes advantage of opportunities, and maintains state-of-the-art practices.

•    Serves as study director – develops, designs, validates, interprets, prepares GLP compliant reports and conducts studies as assigned.

•    Develops and maintains client/sponsor relationships including proactive departmental communication on study deliverables.

•    Directs the development and communication of departmental SOPs, BOPs, policies and procedures.  Partners with Human Resources to develop and approve departmental job descriptions; ensures communication of duties and responsibilities to employees.

•    Interviews and selects qualified exempt-level departmental personnel. Recommends, reviews and approves personnel actions, including hiring, promotions and raises. Partners with Human Resources in the handling of disciplinary issues. Prepares and/or approves appropriate personnel action paperwork.

•    Reviews and approve vacation/time off requests for direct reports.

•    Serves as initial contact for new contracts and provides project outlines and pricing in collaboration with client services/account management

•    May recommend new capabilities, technologies, and techniques.  Ensures all appropriate parties (e.g. client services, account management, field sales, company management) are aware of/involved in client/sponsor negotiations.

•    Authorizes expenditures in accordance with budget. Approves budget and expenses of subordinates.

•    Supports the policy of equal employment opportunity through Affirmative action in all personnel actions including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotions, training, work assignments, and salary actions etc.

•    Performs all other related duties as assigned Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Education:  Master’s degree (M.S./M.A.) or equivalent required, Ph.D. and/or D.V.M. in scientific related discipline preferred. 

•    Experience:  5 years of experience in the contract research or pharmaceutical industry conducting scientific research. Experience in a GLP environment required. Experience with financial business planning and project management experience preferred.  Management or demonstrated leadership experience preferred.

•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

•    Certification/Licensure:  None

•    Other:  Excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving abilities.  Demonstrated knowledge and full understanding of GLP regulatory requirements, site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company practices, and industry standards. Ability to develop and maintain client/sponsor relationships. Ability to interact appropriately with all levels of employees.  Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Ability to work in a dynamic, detailed driven environment. Ability to apply leadership, negotiation, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, instrumentation and analysis software

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor.  As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require proof of vaccination from all employees. 

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

 

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market.  Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. 

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 18,000 employees within 100 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of >80% of the drugs approved by the FDA for the past 3 years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

 

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

 

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago

Job Segment: Genetics, Scientific, Toxicology, Biotech, Manager, Science, Engineering, Management

Job posted: 2022-03-15

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