Director, Toxicology - Safety Assessment Leader

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Health and wellness coverage

Work life balance

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. in Reno, NV seeks a Director, Toxicology for its Safety Assessment site to lead the site toxicology organization, oversee resources, ensure GLP-compliant studies, and drive safety assessment programs for clients worldwide.

Requires an advanced degree in toxicology and 10+ years of management experience in pharma or CRO settings with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in toxicology or related field.
• 10+ years of scientific and management experience in pharma or CRO in a GLP environment.
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific documents for quality and interpretation.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and operational leadership to the site toxicology organization.
• Serve on Global Toxicology Governance Committee and lead standardization efforts.
• Supervise Study Directors, Toxicology Study Operations, and Archives.
• Assist with Study Director assignments, scheduling, and report tracking.
• Foster training and credentials within the Toxicology department.
• Develop plans to improve efficiency and best practices in toxicology operations.
• Represent Charles River to potential new clients and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure GLP compliance and high-quality study execution.

Skills

Leadership

GLP compliance

Scientific governance

Study management

Communication

Education

PhD in Toxicology

MS in Toxicology

Job description

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. in Reno, NV seeks a Director, Toxicology for its Safety Assessment site to lead the site toxicology organization, oversee resources, ensure GLP-compliant studies, and drive safety assessment programs for clients worldwide.

Requires an advanced degree in toxicology and 10+ years of management experience in pharma or CRO settings with strong leadership and communication skills.