Senior Director, Pre-Clinical Toxicology

The Senior Director, Preclinical Toxicology will play a critical role in driving the execution of research initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and fostering innovation across Lovelace’s Core Laboratories, specifically:

• Engage clients identified by business development staff to cultivate relationships, provide scientific expertise, and guidance to support their drug development needs.
• Work with clients and other staff at Lovelace to design GLP/non-GLP studies supporting drug development.
• Serve as Principal Investigator on drug development programs with responsibility for client engagement, oversight as needed for execution of work by Lovelace team member, and ensuring timelines are met and on budget.
• Provide scientific guidance and oversight to Core Laboratories engaged in execution of drug development programs.
• Take an active role in tracking industry market trends and innovation to implement and leverage new business opportunities for Lovelace.
• Attend scientific conferences to promote and market the Lovelace brand.
• Identify new business areas for growth.
• Uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance with all regulatory bodies to include the USDA, FDA, CDC, and other similar governmental regulators, as well as ensuring adherence to the regulatory expectations of customers.

Requires a Ph.D., preferably in toxicology, chemistry or related field and a minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible CRO experience, to include significant leadership roles; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.  Requires a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated senior managerial experience leading large and diverse teams performing preclinical research and development.

The Senior Director must have a comprehensive understanding of all applicable regulatory frameworks and an established history of successfully navigating regulatory challenges; exceptional leadership acumen evidenced by a track record of effectively leading and mentoring scientific teams; proven experience in collaborating with Federal Government agencies including a successful history of securing contracts and partnerships; demonstrated success in driving business development initiatives leading to sustained revenue growth and increased market share; and proficient negotiation skills with the ability to establish and maintain successful client relationships.  This position requires strong networking skills capable of building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders in academia, industry and government.

The successful candidate must have strong financial acumen and detailed experience managing budgets, resource allocation and financial forecasting, to include overseeing the purchase and use of research supplies and equipment, research animals, and developing appropriate staffing support levels.  Must also have a results-oriented approach and the ability to consistently drive projects to successful completion while exceeding targets, and the ability to leverage technology and data to enhance operational efficiency and decision making.

Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to lead large research groups; be adept at leading change management initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and proven ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and make effective decisions under pressure. 

Work is performed in an office environment.  Will operate standard office equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, perform repetitive motions and occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements.  The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer