Study Director - Toxicology

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We have an excellent career opportunity for a Study Director - Toxicology to join our growing team in Madison, WI.

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Position Summary

Serves as a Study Director for nonclinical toxicology studies, as described in the GLPs. Represents the single point of control for safety assessment studies and being legally responsible for the study. Learns overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study as well as for the interpretation, analysis, documentation, reporting of results, and archival in compliance with appropriate policies, SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines. The Study Director is the main client contact and advisor for ongoing studies and must develop a full understanding of the Sponsor's requirements.

Candidates given best consideration will have the following qualifications:

• Strong client relationship building and management skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Toxicology, Immunology, Cell and Gene Therapy, or Neurology background
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to help foster a high professional standard and encourage good staff relationships

Education/Experience

• PhD in toxicology or related subject, DVM or equivalent degree is preferred. Relevant experience may be accepted in place of a PhD:
  
  
  • Master's with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor of Science with 5+ years of relevant experience

Essential Duties:

• During the development period, will become efficient in understanding overall responsibilities for the technical conduct of a study including interpretation, analysis, documentation, reporting of results, and archival. Works with management, mentors, key trainers, experienced Study Directors, and relevant support teams, as appropriate, to obtain and drive training.
• Develops Protocols and ensures that the Protocol, including any changes, is approved and in compliance with appropriate policies, SOPs, GLPs, guides/work instructions, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Ensures that test and control materials are available, have been suitably tested for use on study (identity, purity, etc.), and that appropriate technical and safety data are obtained.
• Monitors progress and status of assigned studies and research projects. Ensures all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated responses to the test system, are accurately recorded and verified.
• Communicates regularly with the Sponsor, providing study progress updates and participates and hosts sponsor visits.
• Directs analysis of data, preparation of reports, and ensures compliance with Protocol and regulatory requirements is documented within the report. Addresses and approves responses to quality assurance inspections for GLP-regulated studies. Prepares report amendments when needed.
• Leads the scientific interpretation and integration of study data; consults with the relevant scientific stakeholders, Principal Investigators, and Contributing Scientists; and ensures all data are accurately interpreted and support the overall toxicological conclusions.
• Ensures appropriate/timely archival of study data, specimens, and the report.
• Participates in regulatory visits, as appropriate.
• May author publications and presentations for submission to peer-reviewed journals or scientific meetings.

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. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.

Why People choose to work at Labcorp:
At Labcorp, it's our people that make us great - it's what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You'll discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond. We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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