The University of Minnesota Center for Translational Medicine (CTM) is looking for a talented, experienced scientist to direct the CTM laboratory and support the preclinical testing and development of new therapeutics and devices.

This is a hybrid position with responsibility to supervise work by laboratory staff and oversee projects in the Center laboratory, requiring a frequent and regular presence on campus.

DUTIES

Strategy and implementation - 30%

• Design, implement and independently manage multiple preclinical development programs.
• Provide scientific advice on development path and strategy, experimental design and data interpretation.
• Develop and manage study protocols, IACUC and IBC protocols, and submissions.

Management and Supervision (Team Leadership) - 30%

• Supervise, mentor and oversee the personnel management and training of laboratory staff.
• Ensure that laboratory and studies comply with relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
• Oversee study conduct, analyze, interpret and report study data.

Stakeholder Engagement - 20%

• Meet and communicate regularly with CTM Scientific Director, principal investigators, and collaborators on potential or ongoing projects.
• Work collaboratively with CTM and University staff, scientific collaborators and service providers to implement CTM goals and facilitate the translation and development of new therapeutics.
• Summarize project-related work through written and oral communications, including preparing presentations and manuscripts for publication.

Budget & Grant Management - 10%

• Identify, define and manage deliverables, timelines and budgets for preclinical development projects.
• Assist with the preparation of grant applications and with financial management of CTM projects and programs.

Operations Management - 10%

• Oversee daily operations of the CTM laboratory.
• Conduct, assist, or direct as necessary in vitro and in vivo laboratory studies and assure that written SOPs and data collection practices are supporting these studies.
• Other duties as identified by the CTM Director or Scientific Director.

REQUIRED

• BA/BS plus 8 years of experience, or advanced degree plus 6 years of experience. 
• Training in pharmacology, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmaceutical science or related area. 
• Experience leading, managing and supervising research laboratory personnel. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of the regulatory aspects of the preclinical translation studies required to advance candidates into clinical development and a demonstrated record of compliance with quality standards in a regulated laboratory environment. 
• Experience with IACUC policies and procedures and the ability to work with animals is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work professionally and effectively with Center personnel, project stakeholders, colleagues, and external collaborators with a wide range professional skill sets. 
• Organizational acumen to prioritize project schedules to meet deadlines and accommodate projects in different stages of development concurrently.

PREFERRED

• PhD in pharmacology, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmaceutical science or related area with at least two years of training or experience in animal pharmacology or toxicology.
• Extensive training and experience in the design and conduct of in vitro and in vivo preclinical pharmacology and toxicology studies directed at the development of pharmaceuticals or biologics.
• Experience successfully leading and managing preclinical development programs at a research institute, or a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.
• Experience with developing and managing IACUC and IBC protocols and submissions.
• Experience leading or working on successful collaborative teams.
• Experience conducting preclinical studies in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices.
• Experience in oncology drug development.

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