Study Director

Responsibilities

• Manages client correspondence and relationship
• Works with study sponsors to create study protocols
• Informs Live Phase Study Coordinator of decisions to initiate studies and thereby proceed with ordering animals and necessary study supplies
• Ensures all research technicians are properly trained to perform task and is ultimately responsible for all work performed on his/her study
• Performs disease-inducing procedures
• Provides potential study sponsors with quotes for proposed studies
• Ensures all tasks are performed on daily schedule
• Performs surgical procedures
• Performs research technicians’ tasks, as needed
• Prepares high quality and accurate data package for clients
• Keeps track of project timelines for forecasting purposes
• Oversees coordinating of all studies and allocates resources
• Identifies and is accountable for driving ways to improve the efficiency and quality of processes and the resulting deliverables, influencing key stakeholders as applicable
• Writes IACUC protocols
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• An individual with an in-depth understanding of in vivo models of multi-system rodent physiology and in vitro analyses of pathobiology and disease biomarkers
• Demonstrates strong organizational, communication (both oral and written), time management, and interpersonal skills in a cross-functional team
• Must actively participate and work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Adept at data management and reduction
• Able to demonstrate strong skills in authoring and managing the production of scientific documents (e.g., pre-clinical study protocols, data package, technical reports, publications in peer-reviewed journals)
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with GraphPad Prism desired
• Shows flexibility and ability to apply his/her knowledge to new areas of study
• Commitment to safety and the humane treatment of laboratory animals is required

Minimum Education / Experience Requirements

• A basic understanding of integrated physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology is required
• Previous pre-clinical in vivo laboratory experience including handling of research rodents is required
• Demonstrated ability to perform rodent cardiac survival surgeries and/or cardiac ultrasound is required
• Industry research experience is highly preferred
• Research experience in therapeutic area is highly preferred
• MS degree in related scientific discipline (e.g., Physiology, Pharmacology) and at least 3-8 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Ph.D. degree in related scientific discipline (e.g., Physiology, Pharmacology) is highly preferred