STUDY DIRECTOR

3 weeks ago


Bar Harbor ME USA, United States Jackson Laboratory Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to join JAX as a Study Director for Preclinical Services, in the areas of Neurobiology and Gene Therapy.

JAX Preclinical Services assist industry and academic researchers in their drug development program, by conducting drug efficacy studies on carefully baselined and validated models. This position will focuss on a variety of neurobiology indications including aging, autism spectrum disorder, neurodegeneration in the peripheral and central nervous systems, as well as muscle and heart diseases.

Study Directors are subject matter experts with years of hands-on experience in their field, and ensure that preclinical studies in animal models are executed to the specifications of our clients, with attention to experimental design, data quality, and adherence to a specific scope of work. Study directors have multiple responsibilities in the drug development process, including QC of results for inaccuracies, proactively addressing technical or model-related performance issues, and interpreting datasets.

Study directors and Senior Study Directors mentor Project Manager(s), and a team of technicians in a collaborative laboratory environment. In addition, will ensure accuracy in quoting, revenue forecasting, and invoicing of their studies. As SMEs, Study Directors are responsible for depositing normative data from mouse models (such as disease induction rate, disease progression timeline, etc.) into the public domain via publications and conference presentations, and

may assist the Business Development and Marketing Teams in their roles.

The successful applicant for this specific role will have a proven expertise in modelling ASD, neurodegeneration, or muscle and heart diseases in mouse, developing and using standardized, recognized behavioral protocols to phenotype these models, and performing electrophysiological and/or histological examinations of the neuromuscular system. Previous experience in customer-driven, research services is required for the mid and senior level positions.

To apply, please submit a cover letter with your resume.

The salary range is $90,384-$131,057. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

* Expert-level design, oversight, conduct, interpretation and reporting of in-life drug efficacy studies in a variety of disease models.
* Provide scientific guidance and support to clients, meeting or exceeding their expectations for quality of service and execution of science. This function includes support to the Business Development team.
* Provide leadership to staff within your reporting structure ensuring they have adequate training and mentoring to support the preclinical services drive for scientific quality and operational efficiency.
* Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and practices established by the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in a life science is preferred. MS degree +4 year's equivalent experience or bachelor's degree with 8 year's equivalent experience.
* Minimum of 4 years' experience in a contract research laboratory, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, or equivalent experience considered for Study Director level. Applicants with less experience may be considered for an Associate Study Director position.
* Experience with in vivo study design and animal research (preferably rodents).
* Excellent management/supervisory skills and proven experience with mentoring direct reports.
* Documented ability to develop and lead technical teams.
* Strong leadership skills including a demonstrated ability to build key relationships, influence and motivate others.
* Demonstrated success in making important decisions, often under some pressure and tight time deadlines, which carry large financial consequences.
* Must have excellent human relation, communication and listening, negotiation and relationship skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.

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