Executive Director - Laboratory Animal Medicine (Remote)

For 75 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 Executive Director, Laboratory Animal Medicinefor our Safety Assessment site located Reno, Nevada.
The following are responsibilities related to the Executive Director, Laboratory Animal Medicine:
Responsible for the technical and professional oversight of all animal care and use functions involving Laboratory Animals across Safety Assessment sites and lead the Global Safety Assessment Veterinary Medicine Functional Matrix. As a member of the Safety Assessment Leadership Team the Executive Director will partner with Charles River leaders in animal welfare, toxicology, operations and regulatory to advance industry leading programs in Laboratory Animal welfare. The incumbent will partner with other Charles River business units on the topics of animal health and well-being, regulatory compliance, and business operations. Serve as the subject matter expert on animal health and preventive medicine across vendors and Charles River Safety Assessment sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Animal care program assessment and development including optimization of animal welfare, veterinary care, and husbandry operations.
•Provide leadership and strategic development within SA for the operation and performance of all LAM activities.
•Pharmaceutical development with an emphasis on the interface between toxicology, pathology, and Laboratory Animal Medicine in nonclinical safety assessment.
•Regulatory compliance including Good Laboratory Practices, OLAW and AAALAC program management in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
•Client relations with veterinary specialists across the pharmaceutical and biotech industries in Europe and the United States.
•Mentorship of veterinary, operational, and behavioral medicine staff at all levels of experience
•Assist in the planning, design, and/or renovation of existing or new animal care facilities.
•Assure the health and welfare of all research animals in Safety Assessment through delegation and oversight of matrix reports.
•Ensure compliance with established company, industry, and regulatory standards.
Job Qualifications
•Education: Doctoral degree (D.V.M./V.M.D.) in Veterinary Medicine, Master's degree (M.S.) in a discipline relevant to Laboratory Animal Medicine preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years' experience with increasing levels of responsibility in managing Laboratory Animal programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
•Certification/Licensure: Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at location where Safety Assessment operates.
•Other: ACLAM /ECLAM Diplomate Status preferred.
"The pay range for this position is $260,000 - $310,000 annually. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location."
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.
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 20,000 employees within 110 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 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
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 [email protected]. 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.