Vice President, Safety Pharmacology and Science

Labcorp•Madison, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Vice President, Safety Pharmacology & Science to join their global team. This role is responsible for the leadership, organization, and management of Safety Pharmacology groups across multiple international sites (Huntingdon, UK, Harrogate, UK, Madison, WI, and Shanghai, China), as well as Safety Pharmacology work performed at other sites. Additionally, this leader will oversee Immunology, Genetic Toxicology, and In Vitro Technology. The goal is to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery to both internal and external clients through effective management and coordination with local managers. The role also involves acting as a recognized Safety Pharmacology expert, participating in external consortia and trade organizations, co-authoring publications, contributing to regulatory positions (e.g., ICH), and collaborating with Business Development to foster strong client relationships.

Requirements

PhD in Safety Pharmacology, Pharmacology or Toxicology
15 or more years’ experience as a leader in a pharmaceutical or CRO industry.
Strong knowledge of Safety Pharmacology, as evidenced by name recognition in the industry, presentations given, papers published, etc.
Global experience.
Direct management of scientific staff.
Documented ability to work in a large scientific business with a highly matrixed organizational structure.
Familiarity with appropriate regulations in the industry.
Capable of effectively functioning and leading in a matrix environment.
Accomplishments that reflect teamwork, integrity and accountability.
Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment and deliver quality results in a growing organization.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of experience in Immunology, Genetic Toxicology or In Vitro Technology.
MBA

Responsibilities

Leadership, organization, and management of the Safety Pharmacology groups in Huntingdon, UK, Harrogate, UK, Madison, WI and Shanghai, China, and Safety Pharmacology work performed by Safety Assessment at all other sites.
Leadership, organization, and management of Immunology, Genetic Toxicology and In Vitro Technology.
Overall management and coordination in conjunction with local managers to provide an efficient, high-quality service to both internal and external clients.
Acting as a recognized Safety Pharmacology expert.
Participating in external Safety Pharmacology consortia and trade organizations.
Co-authoring publications.
Working as part of expert groups in collaboration with industry associations and consortia.
Actively contributing to regulatory positions such as ICH.
Working with Business Development to establish and maintain strong relationships with Safety Pharmacology and scientific clients.