CRADL Principal Site Manager

CRADL Principal Site Manager Req ID #:  197231 Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60607 For 75 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 Principal Site Manager for our Insourcing Solutions Department based at our CRADL facility in Chicago, IL.

Responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of a Charles River Accelerator & Development Labs (CRADL) facility and site staff. Monitor and report on financial performance including site occupancy levels, facility expenses, capital planning, and budget. Partner with senior management to develop, implement, and achieve short- and long-term goals for the CRADL organization. Recommend innovative techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and maintain quality standards. Assure site performance is consistent with company standards, aligned in operations with the CRADL organization and meets client contractual requirements.

The following are responsibilities relate to the Principal Site Manager:

· Oversees and manages the daily activities of Facility Supervisor and ensures all staff conducting husbandry and study support/ technical services meets organizational standards & client expectations.

· Assist with organizational goal setting and monitor high-level project deliverables.  Utilize site Key Performance Indicator (KPI’s) data to identify, propose and justify facility or process improvements.

· Assist senior management with site forecasting, budget planning, client services and financial impact of client plans.

· Serve to support key clients and assist in driving sales by supporting prospective clients through presenting site capabilities or providing tours as needed.

· Participate in the development of projections for equipment, supplies and personnel needed to effectively operate the research facilities in a manner consistent with the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and all local, state, and federal requirements.

· Conduct frequent facility inspections of all spaces to ensure high quality performance of work activities in support of client and organizational objectives: including, standards with respect to animal health and welfare, facilities condition, sanitation levels, environmental parameters and facility security are being met or exceeded.

  Job Qualifications  

The following are minimum qualifications related to the position Principal Site Manager:

· Education: Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) or Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in animal, laboratory or life science field preferred.

· Experience: Minimum of five (5) years in a laboratory animal facility of which three (3) years is management or supervisor experience.

· Certification/Licensure: AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist level (LATG) and/or Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) preferred.

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

· Other: Experience in managing animal facilities with working knowledge of laboratory animal facilities functions and operations. Ability to adapt and respond timely to the needs of a fasted

paced growing organization and client needs to ensure that excellent customer service is always provided. Positive, professional leadership skills to coach and influence employees; counsel, discipline and conduct productive performance evaluations.

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 Insourcing Solutions

Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.

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 20,000 employees within 110 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 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

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.

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