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Posted: 27-Apr-25
Location: Remote, Germany
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 255336_1003
Come join a global leader in drug development and take your career to the next level as an Executive Director - Safety Pharmacology at Labcorp. This is a remote/hybrid based position and must have ability to travel within the US and Europe.
Labcorp?s work in developing new pharmaceutical solutions has an incredible impact on the lives of millions of patients worldwide, helping transform great science into great medicines. Be a part of this life-saving work!
Position Summary:
The Executive Director is a global leader within the organization and is responsible for the leadership, organization and management of the Safety Pharmacology groups in Huntingdon (UK), Harrogate (UK), Madison (USA) and Shanghai (China) and Safety Pharmacology work performed by Safety Assessment in Greenfield (USA), Muenster (Germany), and Shanghai. This includes the overall management and coordination of Safety Pharmacology, in conjunction with local managers, such that all work conducted provides an efficient, high-quality service to both internal and external clients.
Identifies and articulates vision for global scientific best practices and leverages as appropriate in Safety Pharmacology.
Contributes to the identification of opportunities for strategic Safety Pharmacology relationships with clients and working with Business Development to manage these relationships.
Enhances the scientific profile of the organization through attendance and presentation at scientific symposia and meetings, and in working as part of expert groups in collaboration with industry associations and consortia.
What we?re looking for in you:
Experienced leader and scientific expert in Safety Pharmacology or an aspect of Safety Pharmacology will be considered
Skilled communicator in delivering presentations and leading meetings
Skilled in strategy, planning and budgeting
Skilled in negotiating
Team Player
Education:
PhD in Safety Pharmacology, Pharmacology or Toxicology, or strong knowledge of Safety Pharmacology, as evidenced by name recognition in the industry, presentations given, papers published, etc.
Experience:
Minimum of 12 years related experience
People Responsibilities:
Line management, coaching and leadership of a Global team
Ensures appropriate resources are available for assigning resources (personnel, space, and equipment) as needed to meet client expectations and business needs
Implements appropriate affirmative action, salary administration and staff communication programs within the department
Determines and establishes department organizational structure and supervisory relationships
Develops department capabilities and resources to meet both present and future needs
Essential Job Duties:
Work with local leaders in the design and implementation of the overall global strategy for Safety Pharmacology within the organization, including optimization of global support of relevant markets across North America, Asia and Europe
Ensures the scientific objectivity, credibility and expertise of Safety Pharmacology business segment. Ensures all Safety Pharmacology services are delivered to Quality standards and targets
In collaboration with Site Leaders, develops the global operational plan, which identifies the areas in which the global group will concentrate its scientific and operational efforts. Implements the necessary strategies to accomplish these goals
Provides guidance and support through matrix management of the Lead Scientific Staff in Muenster, Greenfield and Shanghai
Provides scientific leadership in sales and marketing development activities with clients. Support client activities including on site tours and act as client liaison for key programs or initiatives
May lead marketing development activities in research areas critical to the department
Performs other related duties as assigned
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 drug discovery 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
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