Job Responsibilities:Manages the operations of the Formulations Department ensuring that all deliverables are met in support of toxicology studies.
- Liaise with Study Directors, Toxicologists and other support groups to determine requirements from the Formulations Department for the support of each toxicology study.
- Plan and schedule the activities of the Department to meet the applicable timelines.
- Manage the operations of the Department, ensuring that all departmental practices are performed in accordance with Covance SOP's, P&P's and government regulations.
- Provide direct supervision of technical and supervisory staff.
- Responsible for performance evaluations, staffing decisions and other personnel activities for the Department.
- Evaluate resource requirements and prepare budgets.
- Direct the training of staff and ensure that all required documentation is maintained.
- Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Biology, or Biochemistry
- 8 or more years of experience in scientific research
- 3 or more years of experience as team lead, supervisor or manager
Preferred Qualifications:- 3 or more years of experience with dose formulation
Additional Job Standards:- Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written.
- Ability to demonstrate computer proficiency, including word-processing and spreadsheet software, such as MS Word and Excel.
- Ability to demonstrate effective time management and resource planning.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here.
- Relocation assistance available.
