Director In Vivo Technical Operations

Director In Vivo Technical Operations Req ID #:  169535 Location: 

Reno, NV, US, 89511 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 experienced Director, In Vivo Technical Operations  for our Safety Assessment site located in Reno, Nevada.

The Director, In Vivo Technical Operations is responsible for providing leadership, oversight and management of all in-vivo technical staff to ensure the effective conduct of technical activities in these functional areas (in vivo technical operations).  Serve as a member of testing facility management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

•    Oversee the execution of preclinical research studies and ensure animal, facility and staff resources in in vivo technical operations are provided to ensure high quality, efficient execution of study protocols.

•    Oversee interactions between departments and scientific management to ensure appropriate scheduling and coordination of study-related activities and personnel. 

•    Direct activities of assigned group(s) to ensure optimum performance of the group/function.

•    Ensure technical resources are provided for the conduct of non-clinical studies in the areas of of in vivo technical operations by monitoring the daily scheduling of staff and make recommendations for expected additional staffing needs based on review of projected workload.

•    Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

•    Establish policies and practices to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and corporate policies.

•    Interact with sponsors, consultants and other outside contacts; interact with government representatives and sponsors when site visits are conducted.

•    Perform testing facility management duties for the site as delegated by PCS senior management. 

•    Responsible for personnel management activities such as: scheduling, personnel actions (hiring, promotions, transfers, etc.), training and development, providing regular direction and feedback on performance, disciplinary actions and preparing and delivering annual performance and salary reviews.

•    Perform project management duties in relation to transitioning, employee recruitment and retention and senior management directives. 

•    Ensure a positive employee relations position is maintained and that effective communication is maintained to inform employees of plans and progress.

•    Develop short- and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure, staffing requirements and succession plans.

•    Integrate activities with those of other major organizational units (e.g. segments, departments, functions).

•    Develop and recommend departmental budget and authorize expenditures.

•    Develop and oversee the implementation of departmental training programs, including orientation.

  Job Qualifications  

The following are minimum requirements related to the Director, In Vivo Technical Operations position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in life sciences or related discipline. Masters degree (M.B.A./M.S./M.A.) preferred.

•    Experience:  10 years related technical and project management experience in a non-clinical research laboratory. 5 years management experience in a GLP environment.

•    Certification/Licensure:  None.

•    Other:  Proven customer relationship/management skills. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Effective communication and supervisory skills. Strong organizational and problem solving skills and the proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Financial management experience preferred.

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: Reno

Nearest Secondary Market: Tahoe

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