Study Director - Medical Devices

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">Come join a <strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">global leader</span></strong> in drug development!  We have a great opportunity for a </span><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: blue;">STUDY DIRECTOR </span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">specializing in <strong>medical devices</strong> to join our team in San Carlos, CA<span style="color: black;">.  Covance’s work in developing new pharmaceutical solutions has an incredible impact on the lives of millions worldwide.  Be a part of this life-saving work.</span></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">Some of the duties include:</span></strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Serves as a Study Director for a wide range of safety and efficacy studies for medical devices, as described in the GLPs. Has overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study as well as for the interpretation, analysis, documentation, and reporting of results.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Develops protocols and ensures that the protocol, including any changes, is approved and is in compliance with the appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Works with veterinarians, project management, and study direction to evaluate proposals, evaluate feasibility, and provide recommendations to clients.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Follows GLP and other regulatory requirements to ensure the acceptability of Covance data.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Attends local medical device seminars for continuing education and client outreach as well as developing new client relationships.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;"> </span></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;">What we’re looking for in you:</span></strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> PhD in toxicology or related subject, DVM or equivalent degree. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Five to seven years of related experience.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Diplomate, ABT certification desirable.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Recognized expertise preferred.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Maintains current regulatory awareness (domestic and foreign), in the field of speciality.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Highly skilled in conducting research, data interpretation, and writing reports.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> Highly skilled in performing scientific presentation and preparing scientific publications.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: blue;">Patients can’t wait.  Neither can we. </span></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: blue;"> </span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">There is no better time to join us!</span></strong></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: #ffffff;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">#LI-TC1</span></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">PhD preferred, BSc or MSc or equivalent degree in science or related field.  Experience Relevant experience may be substituted for years of related experience.</span></p><h2>Experience:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;">3 - 5 years of study direction experience</p>