HEAD OF TOXICOLOGY
The Head of Toxicology is responsible for the implementation and follow-up in GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) services, included in the preclinical stage of drug development. Toxicology services are safety studies that include in vitro assessment and in vivo testing (using rodent and non-rodent models) of different compounds/molecules to determine their safety profile before first-in-human (clinical) studies or before reaching the market (in the case of some medical devices and chemical substances). The Head of GLP Services has the authority and formal responsibility for the organization and functioning of the test facility according to the principles of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Acts as study director in GLP in vivo studies performed at VectorB2B GLP multi-site Facility.
* Lead and manage the team for which they are responsible.
* Act as liaison between all the Test Sites of VectorB2B GLP multisite facility.
* Identification and development of productive collaborations with service providers (academic or others), other important customers and stakeholders, including professional organizations that can offer or acquire services in toxicology in biotechnology and other health related areas.
* Coordination of the communication, in a timely and appropriate manner, between internal/external partners and clients.
* Working together with business development parties for identification of new clients and services.
* Elaboration of commercial proposals for different service requests within GLP services.
* Project management.
* Budget planning and control.
* Attendance of national and international meetings and conferences to gather intelligence and developing productive collaborations.
* Identification of high-quality scientific expert groups/CROs/biotech’s as service Providers in Portugal and worldwide and define the potential services these experts can provide.
* Elaboration of high-level reports, summaries, manuscripts and other documents for the non-clinical services and other activities related to discovery and toxicology areas (i.e., marketing and business related-material).
* Ensure deliverables are met according to the plan in alignment with the applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.
Profile and Qualifications:
* PhD (+5 years) in biology, biotechnology, (bio)chemistry, pharmacology or a related discipline.
* Strong animal handling skills and hands-on in vivo skills, including dosing, blood/tissue collection.
* Strong scientific knowledge in GLP preclinical toxicology and safety.
* Animal experimentation certificate (FELASA B or equivalent).
* Knowledge and understanding of GLP principles and requirements.
* Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
* Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical and senior management staff.
* Supervising experience.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including technical writing and presentations).
If you identify with this position, are proactive, enjoy challenges and believe you fit the bill, apply!
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Biotechnology
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