Study Director, Metabolism

Company: Covance
Location: Madison
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job Overview:We have an exciting opportunity for an Study Director?to join our innovative team in Madison, WI.? This role?will serve as a local leader to help grow our in vivo pharmacokinetic (PK) services.? The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of study execution, from study set up through sample collection, processing, and shipping.? ?The ideal candidate will:

• Be comfortable working with animals
• Be self-motivated and assertive when necessary
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be calm under pressure
• Work well independently
• Have superior documentation skills
• Demonstrate strong decision-making
• Demonstrate superior leadership qualities?Some examples of daily responsibilities include:
  • Lead staff through execution of animal PK studies, including dosing, sample collection, and processing
  • Study set up, paperwork/documentation
  • Liaise daily with colleagues at other sites, including participation in protocol reviews and pre-study initiation meetings
  • Participate in local and virtual study-related meetings
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Ensure availability of resources and overall team readiness for study execution
  • Maintain control of study-related events related to animal studies
  • Knowledgeable in the use of basic lab equipment (i.e., pH meter, balance, pipets, etc.)?General lab animal (i.e., rodent) husbandry and/or handling skills desirableChemistry background (i.e., dose formulations) desirable?Our ground-breaking work at Covance in developing new therapeutics has an incredible impact on the lives of millions worldwide. Be a part of this exciting and life-saving work.?Education/Qualifications:
    • Bachelor of Science required
    • Ph.D. desired; additoinal experience not required with Ph.D.??Experience:
      7 years related experience within a lab enviromnent (3 years within field of designated position).Ability to utilize word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and specialized software on personal computers.Skilled in the use of all standard laboratory equipment?

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