Director, Midwest Clinical Center

Boehringer Ingelheim; Fulton (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a senior leader to oversee the Midwest Clinical Site in Fulton, MO. You will direct operations, manage budgets, ensure animal welfare, and guide regulatory compliance across GLP and GxP domains.

The role requires a veterinary degree with 10+ years in veterinary R&D or an equivalent research-based degree with 15+ years’ experience, plus proven leadership and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree with 10+ years in veterinary R&D.
• Alternative: research-based degree with 15+ years in veterinary R&D.
• Experience managing diverse technical and scientific personnel.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs operational and administrative activities at the Midwest Clinical Site within budget and facilities.
• Develops partnerships for animal model development and preclinical research.
• Ensures care and welfare of research animals; leads site infrastructure efforts.
• Ensures compliance with EHS, biosafety, GxP, regulatory standards and local labor laws.
• Trains and retains staff; fosters team collaboration across functions and BI platforms.
• Acts as Sponsor Representative for clinical laboratory studies and Test Facility Manager for GLP studies.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Excellent communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Veterinary degree

Research-based degree alternative

Job description

Description

Legal responsibility and overall administrative responsibility for operating the Clinical Center in Fulton MO - the site is staffed with over 50 BI AH employees (Clinical scientists, biologists, monitors, animal caretakers and other technical and administrative staff) responsible for designing and conducting clinical studies required in Animal Health Research and Development.

Directs staff and allocation of resources for the rearing and maintenance of challenge materials (parasites and other agents) and proper animal care ' welfare for several different species (mice, rabbits, cats, dogs, sheep, pigs, cattle and horses).

Ensures compliance with applicable local, international and BI internal regulations with regard to operations of the MRC site and also in compliance matters related to certain studies conducted in the facility (GLP - Test Facility Management).

Together with scientific directors, oversees assigned vaccine and pharmaceutical Innovation studies with focus on site effective resource management and planning for advancing projects according to approved priorities. Supports the development of animal models in conjunction with the scientific staff.

Ensures efficient management and interaction of staff from all functions on site.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs operational and administrative activities at the Midwest Clinical Site. Responsible for the effective functioning of the site including compliant and state-of-the-art animal facilities, parasitology and analytical laboratories, construction and maintenance activities and the field territory (:900 acres) within the agreed budget including budget planning and management of Capital and maintenance projects.
• Develops strategic and technical partnerships with Clinical staff for the development of animal models and the conduct of preclinical research, target animal safety, efficacy, food residue and environmental risk programs for assigned Animal Health Innovation Division projects
• Directs personnel ensuring the care and welfare of research animals used at the site
• Ensures and provides effective infrastructure support for the site. Drive and ensure progress of planning and execution to meet long-term and strategic infrastructure needs
• Ensures compliance in the area of Environment Health and Safety (EHS), Biosafety ' Biosecurity, GxP, Pharmacovigilance, Animal Welfare, workers safety and local labor laws
• Provide overall management, standards, and procedures for all site activities and for exempt and non-exempt personnel
• Trains, coaches, encourages, develops, leads, recruits and retains staff members according to Talent Management and creates an environment that promotes Agility, Accountability and Intrapreneurship
• Creates and fosters a culture that supports teamwork and collaboration within the global clinical organization as well as with other functions inside and outside of the Animal Health Innovation Division
• Ensures and promotes compliance with relevant Environmental Health ' Safety (EHS), Biosafety ' Biosecurity, Regulatory, GLP, GCP, GXP standards as well as with local labor laws and BI Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
• Acts at all times according to industry and BI standards and ethics (BI Code of Conduct, Leitbild) and ensures adherence to appropriate standards related to animal welfare
• Acts as Sponsor Representative for clinical laboratory studies as necessary (GCP)
• Acts as Test Facility Manager for GLP studies run at the site
• Responsible for supporting and providing resources for studies to be run at the site, including the development of animal models, rearing and maintenance of challenge materials (parasites and other agents), procurement of animals and supplies, etc

Requirements

• A recognized Veterinary Degree from an accredited institution is required with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in veterinary research and development
• In lieu of a Veterinary Degree, a Research-based Degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in veterinary research and development
• Skill manager with extensive experience, ten-plus (10+) years, in animal health research ' development including regulatory requirements and/or in-depth technical expertise in specific fields (e.g. Parasitology, Animal Science, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Medicine, Immunology, etc.)
• Experience in managing diverse technical and scientific personnel in an international and cross-functional matrix environment
• Experience in managing an R&D site
• Extended experience in management of R&D facilities including a solid understanding of relevant regulations on Environment, Health ' Safety (EHS), Biosafety, Biosecurity, local labor laws, Animal Welfare, Laboratory regulations, Animal Husbandry
• Proven ability to manage and develop high performing teams capable of operating and delivering in a complex regulated international matrix organization
• Good working knowledge of guidelines applicable to safety and efficacy studies (FDA/CVM, EPA/FIFRA, USDA, MAFF, VICH, etc.)
• Proven leadership, people development and management skills
• Effective communicator with excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills and the ability to form productive working relationships at all levels across disciplines, cultures and nationalities; experience negotiating externally with CROs and technology providers
• Strong knowledge of US regulatory requirements for animal health products, and insight into what is required to support appropriate claim structure
• Additional knowledge of requirements outside US (in particular EMA/CVMP) would be an advantage
• Experience in planning, conducting and reporting clinical studies to support preclinical research and early development of new APIs and formulations, as well as, to generate pivotal safety and efficacy data for new veterinary pharmaceutical products
• Experience in developing new claims and uses for existing products
• Experience in protocol development and study design, data management and processing, analysis and collation to meet the goals of global development programs
• Self-motivated decision maker with a high degree of initiative, commitment and persistence and with well-developed organizational capabilities and good judgement skills
• Excellent English verbal, written and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel

Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Additional language skills (German, French) advantageous

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com