Senior Toxicology Study Director

Charles River Laboratories; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Senior Scientific Associate to function as an independent Study Director, leading pre-clinical toxicology and safety assessment studies of basic complexity. You will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams across study lifecycles.

This role provides opportunities to expand scientific and client-facing experience, with potential to progress within the Study Director career path and to lead increasingly complex toxicology studies within a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Toxicology, Biology, Pharmacology, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Life Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience in regulated scientific, laboratory, or preclinical environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preclinical toxicology and safety assessment studies of basic complexity.
• Oversee study conduct from protocol development through final reporting, ensuring GLP compliance.
• Design, review, and maintain study plans, amendments, schedules and study-related documentation.
• Coordinate study activities across scientific, veterinary, laboratory, and operational teams.
• Interpret study data and contribute to preparation, review, and delivery of scientific reports.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and participate in study-related meetings and site visits.

Skills

Study coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

GLP compliance

Toxicology knowledge

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Toxicology

Job description

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a Senior Scientific Associate to function as an independent Study Director, leading pre-clinical toxicology and safety assessment studies of basic complexity. You will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams across study lifecycles.

This role provides opportunities to expand scientific and client-facing experience, with potential to progress within the Study Director career path and to lead increasingly complex toxicology studies within a global