- Provide vision, direction, and leadership of Translational Pharmacology to foster cooperation and internal synergies across sites. Develop and nurture scientific and discipline excellence to further develop Translational Pharmacology and to scientifically advance Discovery as a whole.
- Develop short-term and long-term strategic plans to maximize the growth and profitability of Translational Pharmacology and partner with senior leadership to develop long-term strategic business plans for Discovery. Conduct due diligence activities as required and recommend on potential partnerships and M&A.
- Oversee the establishment and tracking of key performance objectives for management, R&D, scientific, and operations functions and personnel within Translational Pharmacology. Achieve efficient/optimum resource utilization and work collaboratively with other groups to ensure the department and projects are properly resourced, supported and deliver to pre-defined scientific objectives, budget, and timelines.
- Contribute to the development of major business proposals for key clients and represent the site(s) and company as required. Represent the Company on assigned Joint Steering Committees with key clients. Ensure client expectations are met and any issues involving execution or reporting are resolved in a way that maximizes client satisfaction. Working with direct and indirect reports, maintain a high level of integrity for all aspects of the customer experience within Translational Pharmacology.
- Develop, implement and manage a program that will continually review processes to ensure that they are efficient and maximize the use of all applicable resources. Where appropriate, harmonize and integrate activities across the various sites, ensuring that synergies are gained, and communications are managed to ensure a seamless interface and delivery to the client.
- Partner with Human Resources regarding issues and business decisions affecting personnel, including the development of policies and job descriptions, employment actions (hiring, promotions, compensation, disciplinary actions, etc. Oversee the development of a departmental plan for backup and succession of key departmental personnel.
- Work collaboratively with the finance business partner and peers to ensure Translational Pharmacology is contributing as required to overall Discovery goals. Review and approve budgets. Authorize expenditures in accordance with budget (including capital investments and ROI analysis). Approve budget and expenses of subordinates.
- Education: Advanced degree (Masters Degree, M.B.A, and/or Ph.D.), Ph.D. preferred in scientific or business-related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum 12 years related management experience in research or pharmaceutical environment. Extensive drug discovery/development experience in industry, preferably across a range of therapeutic areas. Must have broad experience of management, mentoring, and providing scientific direction to scientists within project teams. Drug discovery experience through to clinical candidate nomination and early development is highly desired.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Certification/Licensure: No specific certifications or licensure required
- Other: Understanding of governmental regulations and guidelines applicable to the care and use of laboratory animals. Knowledge of quality standards and other FDA regulations applicable to non-clinical testing programs. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Excellent communication (both written and verbal), leadership and negotiation skills. Ability to interact appropriately with all levels of employees, while at the same time support the efforts of departmental teams. Entrepreneurial attitude with a strong financial acumen.
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.
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.
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, or national origin, veteran or disability status.
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