Study Director, Preclinical - Maine, United States - The Jackson Laboratory

Description

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.
• 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

oral and written communication skills

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

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EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park.

Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus.

We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.

Ellsworth:
The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide.

The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice.

Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine's fastest growing cities.

With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns.

It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants.

Farmington:
JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span.

JAX Genomic Medicine's research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup.

JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories.
In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state's capitol region.

The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns.

JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports.

The JAX Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California.

Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County.

Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation's Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums.

Outdoor activities are plentiful:
Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular.

Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year.

Augusta:

JAX's Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital.

It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals:

to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.

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