Job Overview

We are seeking a Director, Toxicology for our SafetyAssessmentsite located in Reno,NV.

Responsible for leading the site toxicology organization, overseeing site toxicology scientific resources, and providing scientific expertise for the site toxicology group. Serves as a member of the Global Toxicology Governance Committee and Site Leadership team. Directs Scientific Directors, Study Directors and Toxicology Study Operations to ensure high scientific quality, protocol adherence, integrity and full GLP compliance of general toxicology studies, as applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall scientific and operational leadership to the site toxicology organization overseeing toxicology scientific resources and toxicology study operations at the site.
• Serve as a member of the Global Toxicology Governance Committee to resolve issues and identify and advance standardization/optimization of toxicology operations and procedures.
• Supervise Study Directors, Toxicology Study Operations, and Archives in their interactions with Sponsors, design of studies, preparation of protocols, interpretation of data and preparation of study reports.
• Assist with Study Director assignments and workload balancing, study scheduling, and report tracking.
• Foster the training, professional development and scientific credentials of the Toxicology Department at the site.
• Institute processes to optimize toxicology study execution.
• Represent Charles River and the site to potential new clients.
• Work closely with direct and indirect reports to achieve/maintain a high level of integrity in all aspects of customer service, effective communications and study execution.
• Develop and implement plans/actions to continuously identify best practices and improve efficiency in toxicology and related areas.
• Contribute to the development of major business proposals for key clients as required.
• Perform Testing Facility Management duties as delegated.
• Ensure that policies, practices, and procedures adhere to all applicable governing regulatory agencies and GLP guidelines.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: An advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D. or equivalent) in toxicology or related field required.
• Experience: At least ten years of relevant scientific and management experience in the pharmaceutical or contract research fields in a GLP environment in scientific and project management roles. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• 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 written, verbal and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills which are conducive to effective communication and delegation.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere using a professional/ethical manner with clients,

Compensation Data

The hiring range for this position in the US is $180,000 - $200,000 yr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, location and any collective agreements, if applicable.

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 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.