Job Summary

Serve as an expert scientist in the conduct of assigned clinical and  nonclinical research studies at all levels of complexity, to include study management, interpretation and reporting of study data, and assuring the regulatory compliance of these projects, as appropriate. Provide support and direction for one or more functional areas of expertise critical to the business objectives of Charles River Laboratories. Additional responsibilities include serving as a primary scientific contact for key clients and the on-site support of their programs, as well as the support of specialty studies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
•    Participate in the proposal management and bid development process, serving as a key scientific contact for new business generated from established business relationships.  Oversee specialty programs and serve as a key scientific contact for new business generated from established business relationships.    
•    Provide strategic advice for effective program management and project coordination. 
•    Independently interpret data for studies, provide scientific rigor, effectively integrate supporting data, and consistently prepare high-quality reports.    
•    Oversee sponsor interactions, including scientific program development, consulting on study and program design, scheduling, conduct, and reporting. Communicate and provide guidance for client issue resolution and interaction concerning regulatory issues.
•    Provide oversight of the laboratory and mentor technical staff in areas such as protocol interpretation, method development and refinement, study-related problem resolution, and technique validation.  Provide scientific expertise in study conduct, design, and interpretation.
•    Review protocols, reports, and scientific documents of others as needed.
•    Provide technical and scientific guidance to the research staff.
•    Design and/or implement new experimental approaches to support studies and develop new business niches for Charles River Laboratories.
•    Attend scientific meetings, conferences, and training courses to enhance job and professional skills. Present abstracts/posters at national meetings, when appropriate, to maintain a scientific presence and visibility in areas of individual expertise.  
•    Ensure that management training and development needs are identified, and programs initiated. Direct the development of departmental orientation and other training programs.  
•    Ensure optimum performance of group function. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices.
•    Direct the development and communication of departmental systems, SOPs, policies, and procedures. Partner with Human Resources to develop and approve departmental job descriptions; ensure communication of duties and responsibilities to employees.
•    Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The pay for this position is between $155,000.00 and $175,000.00. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent in a scientific related discipline. Related Master’s degree (M.S./M.A.) or Ph.D./D.V.M. preferred.
•    Experience:  Minimum of 13+ years related experience in the contract research or pharmaceutical industry required (not including academic experience).
•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
•    Certification/Licensure: Certification as appropriate for specialty preferred.
•    Other:  Highly skilled scientist recognized as a leader in the field. Full understanding of regulatory requirements of study types assigned, as well as Testing Facility SOPs and the Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), as appropriate. Knowledge of applicable international guidelines for all types of studies. Demonstrate leadership skills as they pertain to intra- and interdepartmental initiatives, Sponsor interactions, and business development. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and meet deadlines. Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft® Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. and with standard laboratory calculations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and work/ type at a computer.  
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
•    General office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 
•    While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally be required to wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, surgical mask, cap, gloves, scrubs, boots), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards, and/or work with live animals with risk of exposure to allergens and/or zoonotic diseases. 
•    The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and/or wet, humid and/or extreme temperature conditions.

COMMENTS:
•    This position may require occasional travel.