Study Director III - Safety Pharmacology

Company: Laboratory Corporation
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 26, 2025

Job Description:

If you enjoy inspiring others and leading by example, take your career to the next level at Labcorp as a Study Director III specializing in Safety Pharmacology and join our growing team in Madison, WI (relocation assistance available). Our work in developing new pharmaceutical solutions has an incredible impact on millions of lives worldwide. Be a part of this life-saving work!Position Summary:Serves as Study Director, Contributing Scientist/Principal Investigator (providing expertise in electrocardiography, cardiovascular, respiratory, or central nervous system subject matter), on pharmacology or toxicology studies according to the protocol/study plan, Standard Operating Procedure(s), and to the highest possible scientific standards. Has overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study, coordinates efforts of the study team, leads the interpretation, analysis, documentation and reporting of results. Activities also include productive interactions with management, technical staff, global internal and external clients, and study direction staff, and performing a mentoring/scientific lead role that may include formal management/matrix management structure.Candidates given best consideration will have the following qualifications:

• 5 to 7 years of related experience including expertise in GLP-compliant nonclinical laboratory studies. Cardiovascular experience desired.
• Ability to maintain current regulatory awareness (domestic and foreign).
• Ability to accurately read, record, and communicate information to study direction, supervisor, team members, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to thrive as a leader in a matrix management structure; demonstrate a positive attitude and mentor novice team members, technical staff, and cross site personal.
• Ability to lead projects with little supervision and directive.
• Highly skilled in conducting research, data interpretation, and report writing.
• Excellent people skills.Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Provides excellent customer care to both internal and external clients, including timely production of high-quality protocols, compiled study progress updates, reports, and other client deliverables.
  • Liaises with sponsors and other customers in a timely and professional manner on study related matters. Participates in and may host customer visits.
  • Maintains oversight of data analysis; provides scientific guidance to technical staff and study scientists to ensure accuracy and compliance with protocols and SOPs, and maintains accurate records of all laboratory work performed, in accordance with the standards of GLP. Maintains (and meets) study and report dates and other agreed information on the Master Schedule.
  • Maintains an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the industry position on related pharmacology disciplines to provide credibility and confidence to clients.
  • Evaluates and interprets nonclinical data from pharmacology studies/fully interpret pharmacology study results.
  • Presents projects internally or externally at professional meetings/peer reviewed literature.
  • May serve as department lead for certain clients/product lines/therapeutic areas.
  • Maintains awareness of study financial status and initiates additional work order notices to ensure study costs match changes to study design.
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvements, takes ownership of process, and drives process improvement to completion. Participates on other process improvement teams.
  • Participates in multi-site harmonization/quality projects.
  • Performs a leadership/mentoring/scientific lead role that may include formal management/matrix management structure.Education:
    • Ph.D., DVM, or equivalent degree. Experience may be substituted for education.
    • Board certification in a relevant scientific specialty (e.g., DABT, DSP) desirable.Pay Range: $110k-$130k annually (USD)All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan. Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers.Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please .Why People choose to work at Labcorp:At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great - it is what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond. We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.We encourage all to apply.If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our or contact us at .For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our .
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