Manager In Vivo Operations, Cell & Gene Therapy

Pharmaron (San Diego) is seeking to hire an outstanding candidate to join our Cell and Gene Therapy department as Manager in Vivo Operations. The Manager in Vivo Operations will play an important role by supporting and executing In Vivo studies to test cell and Gene Therapy treatments.

Position Description

The Manager In Vivo Operations is responsible for the oversight and conduct of the Research Associate staff for in-vivo studies involving the testing of pharmaceutical compounds and Cell and Gene Therapy. The Manager In Vivo Operation will also function as a key member of the Pharmaron Sales and Operations Team and function as a liaison between sponsors, internal research scientists, and business development team members.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Manager In Vivo Operations will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in the scheduling of studies to ensure appropriate resource management
• Ensure that all study supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner
• Lead kick-off meetings with the Study Directors and Research Associates to ensure proper study planning
• Primary point of contact for Sponsors to provide scheduling details and in-study updates
• Manage all studies within the department from proposal sign-off through report finalization
• Work with the Account Managers and Study Directors to design studies that meet sponsors' needs in a scientifically sound and cost-effective manner
• Liaise with sub-contractor labs as well as other internal labs at other Pharmaron sites
• Address customer requests for information promptly and accurately
• Follow internal processes for accurate record-keeping of study designs, protocols, data, and reports
• Preparation of study data, protocols, and reports as needed
• Coordinate with multiple internal teams, including but not limited to Business Development, Study Directors, IACUC, and Accounting
• Manage the study schedule as well as resource allocation for your department
• Handle, restrain, dose, and perform other procedures on study animals as needed
• Document and maintain study records as necessary
• Perform all procedures according to applicable regulations (e.g., USDA, FDA GLP)
• Manage the conduct of preclinical studies as Study Director, if needed
• Address customer requests for information promptly and accurately
• Follow internal processes for accurate record-keeping of study designs, proposals, and pricing logic.
• Manage the activities for Research Associate and Junior Study Management Staff in your department, including providing direction to junior employees, scheduling activities, and personnel development of the technical team
• Perform other duties as directed by management

Requirements:

• Experience working with rodents and large animals.
• Experience with typical and atypical dosing routes and sampling procedures.
• Experience with project management and resource management.
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours, as well as provide comprehensive, after-hours, and on-call coverage as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with >5 years or a Master's degree with 1-3 years experience in a lab setting is required.
• AALAS certification and/or additional related training are highly desired.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience in the technical writing of preclinical study protocols or reports will be considered a plus.

Benefits:

Pharmaron cares about our work community and offers a variety of benefits allowing employees the opportunity to customize a benefits package that meets their personal needs. Company benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plan with Employer Contribution
• Health Reimbursement Account Funded by Employer
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Life and AD&D Insurance 100% Employer Paid
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Child(ren)
• Short and Long Term Disability 100% Employer Paid
• 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron (Stock Code: 300759.SZ/3759.HK) is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With over 19,000 employees, and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China.

Pharmaron is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.