Distinguished Scientist

Distinguished Scientist Req ID #:  161991 Location: 

US 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 Distinguished Scientific Advisor for our Discovery & Safety Assessment  business.

This position supports Client Services, Account Management, and Operations by ensuring that clients’ business and scientific needs are understood and efficiently addressed. Works closely with Client Services and scientific staff to design complex nonclinical development programs. May act as the nonclinical development leader for cross-functional nonclinical development teams for complex programs. Provides scientific and regulatory leadership within project teams and across functional areas. May perform gap analyses, support due diligence procedures, and perform scientific and regulatory review of safety assessment reports. Is recognized throughout the company as a subject matter expert in a particular area(s) of nonclinical development or for particular class(es) of therapeutic products. May serve as primary scientific contact for key clients and support their nonclinical development needs. Provides scientific and regulatory leadership across the organization. Provides intellectual input in determining the appropriate development pathway for complex and novel products. Provides support to department leadership in regards to strategy, marketing and recruitment. Has thorough knowledge of domestic and international regulatory expectations and requirements.

The following are minimum requirements related to the Distinguished Scientific Advisor position.

  Education: Master's degrees or PhD in relevant discipline (toxicology, pharmacology, immunology, etc). DABT, DACVP or European Registered Toxicologist preferred. Experience:  Minimum 15 years’ experience in pharmaceutical/biotech sector, nonclinical contract research or consulting. Must have experience in nonclinical development. Prior experience in program management is desired. Experience interacting with regulatory agencies is a plus. Certification/Licensure: Certification as appropriate for specialty preferred. Other: Applied understanding of regulatory requirements for the conduct of nonclinical studies including Testing Facility SOPs and the Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs). Deep understanding of relevant regulatory guidance documents is essential. Demonstrated leadership skills in support of intra- and interdepartmental initiatives, Sponsor interactions, and business development. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organize/execute multiple projects in parallel, prioritize work and meet milestones/deadlines. Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, etc. and standard laboratory calculations.

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 13,000 employees within 80 facilities in 23 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 in 2017.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet

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