Manager of Preclinical Research

Manager of Preclinical Research

We are seeking a Manager of Preclinical Research for a rapidly growing Animal Health company.

The Manager of Preclinical Research will serve as a key scientific contributor and Subject Matter Expert and Manager in the execution of Preclinical Research Operations. They will lead, staff, and manage the Preclinical Research Team and administrate and manage preclinical regulatory strategy team communication. The Manager of Preclinical Research will also lead the effort to publish surgical research in peer-reviewed journals, improve efficiency and optimization of existing research operations, and develop administrative tools to ensure success and ease of communication between research staff.

Qualifications

• DVM, PhD, or MD in relevant discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in preclinical medical device research, preference given to veterinary surgical experience
• Extensive knowledge of surgery, anatomy, toxicology, and pathology
• Experience with planning, directing, and coordinating activities related to studies to support approval of Class I-III medical devices is highly preferred
• Experience with surgical publication submission strategy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to extract key facts from complex information and present concise summaries to management
• Demonstrated experience with large animal in vivo surgical research and CRO vendor management
• Excellent problem solving, conflict resolution, and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and organization skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Able to understand project details, but keep overall “big picture” view of projects, priorities, and strategies
• Medical Device product development experience preferred
• Good Laboratory Practices experience preferred and working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Experience in developing and commercializing regulated devices under Design Control requirements, GLP/GMP, and ISO regulations is preferred
• Hands-on research experience with hemostatic devices and/or coagulation chemistry, strongly preferred
• Legal authorization to work in the US and not require future sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future

Benefits: Paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, firm paid life and short-term disability coverage, and 401(k).

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