Director of Toxicology

Inotiv•Gaithersburg, MD

78d•$120

About The Position

The Director of Toxicology is the scientific leader for the site and serves as a mentor and manager for a group of Study Directors overseeing general toxicology and safety pharmacology studies. As a group manager the Director will be responsible for reviewing protocols, SOPs, data, and reports, as well as distributing the workload appropriately within the team. The Director will be responsible for representing Inotiv in meetings with clients as a subject matter expert to communicate capabilities and experience. The Director will also work closely with the corporate Executive Director of Toxicology to ensure harmonization of deliverables to our clients across multiple sites and lead as an agent of change management when necessary. Key Accountabilities Corporate Responsibilities: Adherence to laboratory health and safety procedures Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines Adherence to federal and/or local regulations as applicable Proficient in the duties of a Senior Study Director. Supervises assigned Study Directors as follows: Assigns personnel to specific studies/projects. Reviews weekly workload of assigned study directors. Conducts protocol and report peer reviews. Reviews study protocols. Approves interpretation of study data and final reports prepared by other study directors. Oversees and assists personnel in job performance. Coordinates training and professional development of assigned personnel. Performs performance management of direct reports performance evaluations, training, hiring and dismissal decisions and time sheet approval. Perform job functions in accordance with departmental and corporate mission. May serve as a Study Director and/or in a technical capacity in area of expertise, i.e. General Toxicology. Recognizes potential training needs in preparation for new business/techniques and coordinates with appropriate staff to assure training is implemented. Reviews and develops new procedures, technologies, and SOPs as required. Serves as a professional resource to other departments. May prepare manuscripts and/or present at scientific meetings. Serves as an expert resource to the business development staff during in the preparation of proposals. Additional Requirements: Ability to accurately interpret and communicate scientific and organizational information with internal and external clients. Ability to effectively interact with clients and regulatory personnel. Ability to produce high quality data while working under the pressure of strict deadlines. Weekend and holiday work as required. Work requires entrance into the Vivarium areas. Demonstrated immunological tolerance as necessary to be present in animal areas. Work requires passing annual physical and the use of other PPE (personal protective equipment)

Requirements

Doctoral degree and D.A.B.T. certification required.
Five years’ experience in general toxicology, pharmacology and/or related field.
Excellent skills in basic computer applications such as email, MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Able to work independently and participate in multiple pre-clinical research studies concurrently.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a team is preferred.
Previous publications preferred.
PhD & D.A.B.T. certification.

Responsibilities

Adherence to laboratory health and safety procedures
Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Adherence to applicable company policies and guidelines
Adherence to federal and/or local regulations as applicable
Proficient in the duties of a Senior Study Director
Assigns personnel to specific studies/projects
Reviews weekly workload of assigned study directors
Conducts protocol and report peer reviews
Reviews study protocols
Approves interpretation of study data and final reports prepared by other study directors
Oversees and assists personnel in job performance
Coordinates training and professional development of assigned personnel
Performs performance management of direct reports performance evaluations, training, hiring and dismissal decisions and time sheet approval
Perform job functions in accordance with departmental and corporate mission
May serve as a Study Director and/or in a technical capacity in area of expertise, i.e. General Toxicology
Recognizes potential training needs in preparation for new business/techniques and coordinates with appropriate staff to assure training is implemented
Reviews and develops new procedures, technologies, and SOPs as required
Serves as a professional resource to other departments
May prepare manuscripts and/or present at scientific meetings
Serves as an expert resource to the business development staff during in the preparation of proposals
Ability to accurately interpret and communicate scientific and organizational information with internal and external clients
Ability to effectively interact with clients and regulatory personnel
Ability to produce high quality data while working under the pressure of strict deadlines
Weekend and holiday work as required
Work requires entrance into the Vivarium areas
Demonstrated immunological tolerance as necessary to be present in animal areas
Work requires passing annual physical and the use of other PPE (personal protective equipment)
Attends continuing education courses, as appropriate
Maintain an active involvement in professional toxicology organizations
Be knowledgeable in regulatory requirements
Other special projects and duties as assigned