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intervivo

Associate Scientific Director - 18 Month Contract

Fergus, Ontario · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
ComplianceSalesBusiness DevelopmentAccountingExcelLogisticsPharmacologyResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The SD is charged to conduct objective research that generates independent, high quality, and reproduceable results.
  • Additionally, the SD is responsible for the direction and oversight of regulatory compliance, compliance with Transpharmation and Sponsor policy, financial, personnel, and other related aspects of the research project.
  • The SD will have a solid understanding of each individual's roles and responsibilities within the company and within research studies.

Responsibilities

  • Create study proposals outlining summary of study design and determine cost of studies for quotations.
  • Optimize study and costing procedures by increasing efficiency, ensuring cost recovery, and reaching the company's projected profit goals.
  • Develop study protocols, oversee projects, and prepare final reports on contracted studies.
  • Collaborate with client and Study Coordinator to establish an appropriate study design based on client's needs.
  • Maintain close communication with business development and finance departments for client accounts and invoicing upon each milestone.
  • Develop and optimize study and costing procedures.
  • The Scientific Director (SD) is the primary individual responsible for the management and integrity of the design, conduct, and reporting of a research project and for managing, monitoring and ensuring the integrity of Sponsor relationships.

Requirements

  • Agility, accuracy and consistency will be required while handling precision instruments such as, pipettes, balances, pH meters, surgical instruments.
  • Veterinary or graduate level science degree or B.Sc. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemistry) with at least 3 years of direct experience.
  • A higher degree of masters or PhD is considered advantageous but not essential to the role.
  • 3-5 years' experience managing projects, research activities, and collaborative initiatives in a science delivery environment.
  • Experience in the delivery of diagnostic or reference laboratory services under a system of quality.
  • Experience in planning and managing human and financial resources.
  • Experience in managing communications and high-level preparation of study related documentation.
  • Experience conducting safety and efficacy studies.
  • Experience handling confidential laboratory and scientific data.
  • Evaluate resources based on the workload and proactively anticipate and allocate additional resources if required.
  • Experience
  • Demonstrated experience and comfort in managing animal studies.
  • Experience executing administrative strategies.
  • Proven organizational skills and attention to details.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Skills

  • Strong fine motor skills in fingers, hands, and arms.

Benefits

  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices.
  • Familiar with development of new products for human and animal health care.

Company info

  • The SD will also work closely with the Chief Scientific Officer to help guide scientific development/advancement of company services.
  • As part of our recruitment process, we may use digital or artificial intelligence-enabled tools to assist with tasks such as résumé screening, skills matching, or scheduling.
  • We are committed to fair, inclusive, and bias‑aware hiring practices and comply with Ontario legislation.

Equal opportunity

  • If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Additionally, the SD is responsible for the direction and oversight of regulatory compliance, compliance with Transpharmation and Sponsor policy, financial, personnel, and other related aspects of the research project.
  • Ensure quality standards are maintained with respect to project deliverables and Sponsor interactions.
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