Associate Director, Toxicology

Associate Director, Toxicology Req ID #:  77731 Location: 

Shrewsbury, MA, US, 01545 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 an experienced Associate Director, Researchfor our Safety Assessment site located in Shrewsbury, MA.

The Associate Director, Researchwill behighly independent and will direct all phases of in vivo GLP and non-GLP Toxicology studies on behalf of our Global Clients. Key among the responsibilities will be to generate high-quality study protocols, execute studies in a collaborative manner with the study teams, and to write concise and detailed study reports that reflect an in depth analysis of data. The role also has the potential for supervisory responsibility for a team of Study Directors. There is also the opportunity to travel to support our clients’ needs at local and national meetings. The successful individual should be a proactive self-starter working in a highly independent manner in a team oriented environment.

The following are minimum requirements related to the Associate Director, Research position:

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

• Minimum of5 years experience in the contract research or pharmaceutical industry conducting scientific research. Postdoctoral experience preferred with demonstrated research capability as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals in related fields. 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.

•DABT or other applicable licensure/certification preferred

•Excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated independent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated proficiency in managing a laboratory area. 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 and direct client/Sponsor programs. 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.

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 14,000 employees within 80 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 2018, revenue increased by 22% to $2.27 billion from $1.86 billion in 2017.

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 2018.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

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

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