Director, Development In vitro Metabolism

Labcorp • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Director – Development In vitro Metabolism to join our team in Madison, WI! Job Responsibilities: The Director provides leadership to staff responsible for the scientific conduct of drug metabolism projects. They ensure that annual financial, quality, scientific, and client service targets are achieved. They carry a 50% workload as Study Director within the Development In vitro Team. Ensures the scientific quality and expertise of the department. Consults with clients on drug discovery or development needs and designs appropriate drug metabolism studies or programs. Collaborate with sales and marketing activities to ensure financial and budget expectations are met. Develops and executes a strategic plan which identifies the areas in which the department will concentrate its scientific efforts, capital, and staff to meet business growth objectives across global sites. Tactically assigns resources (personnel, space, equipment), implements programs, and drives process improvement to assure financial and budget expectations are met across global sites. Initiates, plans and implements staff development programs. Develop department capabilities and resources to meet both present and future needs. Implements appropriate affirmative action, salary administration, and communication programs within the department. Identifies opportunities for synergistic leverage across all chemistry service offerings. Creates an employee empowered work environment that is stimulating and rewarding yet deals with deficient performance in a decisive fashion.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree with 10 or more years experience with pharmaceutical drug development
• 5 or more years of experience in management
• Ability to effectively lead Scientists and Study Directors
• Ability to manage a team’s workflow and develop talent
• Ability to effectively perform presentations and lead meetings
• Ability to effectively manage time, planning, and budgeting

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D.
• 8 or more years of experience with pharmaceutical drug development
• 3 or more years of experience in management
• 3 or more years of experience as a Study Director
• 3 or more years of experience with Inhibition assays, Induction assays, Protein Binding Assays, Transporter assays, LCMS and Metabolic Stability

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to staff responsible for the scientific conduct of drug metabolism projects.
• Ensures that annual financial, quality, scientific, and client service targets are achieved.
• Carry a 50% workload as Study Director within the Development In vitro Team.
• Ensures the scientific quality and expertise of the department.
• Consults with clients on drug discovery or development needs and designs appropriate drug metabolism studies or programs.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing activities to ensure financial and budget expectations are met.
• Develops and executes a strategic plan which identifies the areas in which the department will concentrate its scientific efforts, capital, and staff to meet business growth objectives across global sites.
• Tactically assigns resources (personnel, space, equipment), implements programs, and drives process improvement to assure financial and budget expectations are met across global sites.
• Initiates, plans and implements staff development programs.
• Develop department capabilities and resources to meet both present and future needs.
• Implements appropriate affirmative action, salary administration, and communication programs within the department.
• Identifies opportunities for synergistic leverage across all chemistry service offerings.
• Creates an employee empowered work environment that is stimulating and rewarding yet deals with deficient performance in a decisive fashion.

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.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees