Director, Invivo Operations

Director, Invivo Operations Req ID #:  61774 Location: 

South San Francisco, CA, US, 94080 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. Job Summary We are seeking anDirector, Invivo Operationsfor ourDiscoverysite locatedSouth San Francisco.

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and self-directed scientific neuroscience and drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics leader who enjoys creating and building an exceptional team providing services in the areas of CNS and invivo PK. Partnering with colleagues within Charles River, this individual will be responsible for creating and managing technical, commercial, financial and operational aspects of Invivo services with the South San Francisco site. This leader will also chair the IACUC committee and oversee the activities of the committee.

The following are responsibilities related to theDirector, Invivo Operations:

Provide scientific direction, guidance, and training to scientists and invivo staff from multiple departments. Align with strategic business partners across sites and between departments to ensure optimal client experience. Assign studies to scientists and manage the group to ensure high scientific quality and integrity of ongoing studies. Oversee and advise the scientist in their interpretation, analysis, reporting and communication of study results. Develop and maintain client relationships including discussing site capabilities, study design, implementation, timelines, cost breakdown and follow-on project creation. Foster the training and professional development and responsible for personnel management activities of the scientists and invivo operations team. Chair the IACUC committee and oversea the activities of the committee. Schedule semi-annual meetings, ongoing IACUC protocol amendments, or other IACUC-related activities. Oversee animal welfare regulatory activities including client audits and questionnaires. Communicate with the global CRL neurosicence and DMPK community regarding areas of synchronization, development and growth. Serve as trial manager for selected studies. Oversee the generation study quotes, protocols and reports for sponsor approvel.

The following are minimum qualifications related to theDirector, Invivo Operationsposition:

Education: Master's degree (M.S./M.A.) or equivalent required, Ph.D. in neuroscience or related discipline preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in the contract research industry or pharmaceutical environment holding scientific and project management roles. At least 2 years of related management experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification:AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATC) level preferred.

Other: Ability to critically evaluate written scientific documents for overall quality, clarity of presentation, and acceptability of scientific interpretation. Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated proficiency in managing a laboratory area. Demonstrated knowledge and full understanding of regulatory requirements, site Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company practices, and industry standards. Experience administering and Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety program. Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

About Discovery

Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

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 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 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. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

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 ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet

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

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

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