Study Director - Crop Protection and Chemical

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We have an excellent career opportunity for an experienced Study Director – Toxicology and Crop Protection and Chemical studies to join our dynamic team in

• Greenfield, IN!
• Relocation assistance available.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Job Summary

The Study Director serves as the scientific specialist for toxicology and crop protection and chemical studies, as described in the GLPs with overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study as well as for the interpretation, analysis, documentation, and reporting of results in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, Home Office License requirements and regulatory agency guidelines.

Essential Duties

Plan, design, and lead a team to conduct complex studies to generate high quality scientific results on behalf of Labcorp clients and play a key role in developing new strategies, techniques, and instrumentation for new ventures and critical issues around specialty.

Develop protocols for assigned studies and ensure that the protocol, including any changes, is approved and in compliance with the appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.

Monitor financial status of ongoing assigned studies.

Monitor progress and status of assigned studies.  Ensure all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated responses to the test system, are accurately recorded and verified.

Direct analysis of data, preparation of reports, ensure compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements, and submit them to the client.

Coordinate effort of the study team, including external study team affiliates, as applicable.

Initiate client contact for new business development

Lead and sponsor major client visits.

Understand and consult with clients on regulatory issues and risk assessment considerations.

Collaborate with client service, program management, and study direction to evaluate proposals around specialty, evaluate feasibility, and provide recommendations to clients.

Facilitate or support client contact for new business development and assist in marketing and sales initiatives for the specialty toxicology program.

Work with the Commercial Organization to develop new business lines and market them as needed.

Peer review protocols and reports related to the specialty toxicology program, as well as other study types as necessary.

Develop new technologies in area of expertise or enhance existing ones and assist in marketing new capabilities.

Lead a scientific team to conduct complex and challenging feasibility / development studies.

Provide a leadership role in troubleshooting and solving challenging technical problems.

Assess client interest and technical feasibility of studies around specialty.

Conduct special toxicology program review sessions with study teams and prepare presentations of toxicology information for other business units.

Participate in and conduct scientific meetings and provide leadership in scientific organizations in the field of Toxicology.

Author scientific papers, which are published in peer reviewed journals, and presented in scientific meetings.

Lead scientific mentoring activities (e.g., training, study specific techniques, assisting with complex analytical work / problem solving, and presenting technique seminars).

Contribute to long-range planning and technical policies of the department.

May be a Home Office Project License holder.

Qualifications :

Crop protection and Chemical (CPC) study experience.

Maintains current regulatory awareness (domestic and foreign), in the field of toxicology, with knowledge of current regulatory requirements for drug development and project management.

Highly skilled in performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications.

Preferred

Diplomate, ABT certification desirable.

Recognized expertise in toxicology preferred.

Education :

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, please  click here .

The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan. Bonuses are payable based on corporate and / or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers.

Why People choose to work at Labcorp :

At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great – it is what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will 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 :

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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