North American Regulatory Lead

About the role

Charles River is a global leader in improving the quality of people's lives through innovative drug development. This role supports regulatory compliance and harmonizes IACUC functions across North America.

Responsibilities

• Supports USDA, OLAW, AAALAC, and CCAC compliance
• Harmonizes IACUC function across North America
• Coordinates and archives regulatory reporting
• Maintains and archives IACUC meeting minutes and protocols
• Reviews and proposes changes to IACUC policies
• Supports IACUC administrators in maintaining records for audits
• Reviews and coordinates training for IACUC members
• Reviews and harmonizes AAALAC, USDA, and OLAW reports
• Reviews and harmonizes PHS Assurances
• Attends and coordinates closure meetings for USDA and AAALAC inspections
• Supports study directors, coordinators, and grant-funded projects
• Led the Government Grants Team or other regulatory teams
• Revise Vertebrate Animal Section (VAS) documents
• Complete congruency checks between SOW, VAS, and approved protocol
• Assist in completing ACURO forms and DOD submissions
• Support the development, maintenance, and communication of departmental systems
• Provide regulatory guidance to scientific and operational staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent
• 5-10 years of relevant experience
• CPIA certification
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills commensurate with essential functions

Qualifications

• Knowledge of USDA regulations, AWA, PHS policy, AAALAC regulations, and “the Guide”
• Experience in a laboratory animal environment preferred

Benefits

Compensation range: $93,000 - $103,000. Benefits include a bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work-life balance flexibility.

Pay

$93,000 - $103,000

Schedule

N/A