Study Director for in vivo Toxicology studies

Job Overview

Are you up for a new challenge? For our in vivo toxicology team in Den Bosch we have a challenging opportunity for a Project manager with a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities in a combination of regulatory aspects and science.
At Charles River Laboratories Den Bosch we are currently hiring a:

Study Director for in vivo Toxicology studies

Department:
The In vivo toxicology department consists of approximately 200 employees. Within this department, research is carried out into the safety of existing and new substances. Characteristics of the work are the great diversity of tests, test substances, customers, and collaborations. While there is significant overlap between activities, the in vivo toxicology department is broadly organized around two core disciplines: Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology and General Toxicology supporting industrial/agrochemical products and pharmaceuticals.

Team:
The team consist of approximately 30 scientific project managers. Within the team there is an open and flexible culture and a pleasant and informal atmosphere, where everyone supports each other and where you are valued.
Under supervision of an experienced colleague, you will be managing regulatory experiments ("studies") as a Project Manager (GLP title = Study Director). You will be involved with the implementation, execution, interpretation and reporting of studies.

Primary responsibilities:
Responsibility for your studies from start to finish, which includes planning, study design, preparing protocols, evaluation of (interim) results, communication of potential issues and final results to our clients, discussing interesting findings with your team members, and preparing a comprehensive report for the client.
Monitoring validity and scientific quality of your studies; performing quality checks of ongoing studies.
Advising clients on most appropriate study designs and testing strategies and building a trust-based relationship with returning clients; you will receive training from experienced experts in the relevant fields to develop the required skills.
Working closely together with direct team members, experienced technicians, analytical experts, administrative support groups, client services team, and regulatory expert.
Depending on your personal interests and existing competencies, you could participate in a specific innovation team or one of several subject matter expert groups

Job Description

What is required:
• A university degree (MSc or PhD) in toxicology, biomedical sciences, or comparable education, and have affinity with toxicology.
• A completed Laboratory Animal Science Course (Dutch LAS course, Art. 9 WOD) or you are willing (at our expense) to participate in the LAS course during the first year of your assignment.
• Good communicative skills, both oral and written in English and Dutch.
• Available 32-40 hours per week.
• A team mentality with a pro-active, result-oriented, enthusiastic, and critical attitude.
• A can-do attitude: There will be dedicated training to become an expert in the relevant subject areas. Initial training is most efficient while working on site; hybrid working is supported for 1 day a week once you finish basic training.
• Willing to keep up to date with the latest regulatory updates and the latest (scientific) developments and to develop yourself in your area of expertise.

Our offer:
Working at our organization means working in a dynamic international organization with a modern laboratory and a wide variety of equipment and techniques at your disposal.
 
In addition, we offer excellent primary and secondary working conditions including:
• Ongoing training and support; 
• 29.5 holidays per year; 
• Possibility to purchase 10 additional holidays per year; 
• Annual one-off 8% holiday pay of your gross annual salary; 
• Annual one-off payment based on company results; 
• Travel allowance at €0.23 cents per kilometer with a maximum of €250 net per month or an NS Business Card; 
• Bicycle (lease) plan; 
• Collective pension;
• Company fitness membership; 
• The opportunity to play sports with colleagues on our own sports field;
• Free fresh fruit every day.

The salary for this position, based on a 40-hour work week, ranges from €36,288 to €64,000 gross per year. The final salary offer will depend on factors such as your experience, skills, education, and location.

Education

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