Study Director, Preclinical

**We are growing** The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has expanded capacity at a new state-of-the-art preclinical facility located at Momentum Labs in Gainesville, Florida.

We are currently seeking passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission and accelerate drug development by delivering translationally relevant preclinical services. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a team that's at the forefront of preclinical drug development, JAX is the place for you. Our new facility offers an unparalleled opportunity to work with top-tier scientists, study directors, and researchers in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us at JAX and help shape the future of human health.

Study Directors have ultimate accountability for ensuring studies are executed to the specifications of the client outlined in a scope of work, meeting or exceeding client expectations without deviation and on a specific budget. The incumbent is responsible for mentoring Project Manager(s), Senior Project Manager(s), and a team of technicians tasked with executing scientific studies on behalf of external or internal customers in a collaborative in vivo laboratory environment. In addition, the incumbent will ensure accuracy in: quoting, revenue forecasting and invoicing of the studies. The incumbent is responsible for depositing normative data from mouse models into the public domain via the Mouse Phenome Database, publications and conference presentations. Senior Study Directors are responsible for providing direction and guidance to scientific teams assisting them in successfully accomplishing their duties and ensuring the service achieves its revenue targets and operational improvement goals as set by senior management. What distinguishes the incumbent from each level is the level of supervision required, independent judgment used, complexity of projects, expertise = in project coordination and negotiation, proficiency in problem solving, impact of errors, wider range of experience and specialized knowledge.

**Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions**:

- Provide scientific guidance and support to clients meeting or exceeding their

expectations for quality of service and execution of science.
- Provide leadership to staff within your reporting structure ensuring they have

adequate training and mentoring to support the in vivo services drive for

scientific quality and operational efficiency in support of the labs goals and holding them accountable for the same.
- Ensure staff understand and are compliant with all policies, procedures and

practices established by the organization thus ensuring the most efficient

operation of the laboratory to provide clients with the highest quality

scientific service while meeting organizational operations and financial

targets. This includes AXAPTA data entry, LIMS data entry, PPE

requirements and general lab operations.
- Work with colleagues to establish agreed standards for our most frequently

run studies and ensure these standards are followed unless changes are

well documented and approved by the client. Ensure baseline model

performance data (such as disease induction rate, disease progression

timeline, etc.) are compiled, submitted to the head of operation and Business

Unit Manager, and shared with colleagues.

The salary range is $84,300 - $122,235. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

**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. Senior Study Directors must have at least 2 years’ experience at the Study Director level or equivalent experience where preclinical efficacy testing is the primary focus of the position.
- **Experience in industry in the Antibody therapeutic area, PK/PD studies, FcRN Biology is required.**:

- Knowledge of supervisory processes and techniques of leadership as would normally be acquired through at least 4 years of supervisory or leadership experience is required for Senior Study Directors.
- 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