Technical Director - Comparative Medicine Services Core (CMSC)

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About the Job
Leader in the day-to-day operations management and the long-term planning of the Comparative Medicine Services Core (CMSC). A trusted advisor and advocate, with the ability to influence change and invest in CMSC's mission.

What you will do

• Leads day-to-day operations, specialized work performed & assures compliance.
• May direct all technical and non-technical personnel including unique training.
• Manages personnel through encouraging a collegial and supportive team atmosphere and effective conflict resolution.
• Motivates team members, delegates effectively, and manages performance.
• In collaboration with the study veterinarian, lab manager, and research support specialists, oversees the clinical care of animals assigned to CMSC studies.
• Drafts and reviews study protocols, standard operating procedures, and documentation requirements for study-related activities.
• Maintains protocols necessary for studies, including Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and Institutional Biosafety Committee protocols.
• Works with CHOP Principal investigators, study directors, and external sponsors or collaborators on study design and implementation.
• Creates budgets necessary for grant submissions and studies.
• Creates and manages the budget for the core, does monthly billing, and works with necessary departments within CHOP to ensure financial stewardship.
• Meets with study sponsors on a regular basis.
• Works closely with Department of Veterinary Resources on colony management and health surveillance.
• Works closely and collaborates with DVR and external regulatory bodies on development of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) compliant facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Veterinarian - Authorized State Board of Veterinary Medicine - upon hire - Preferred and
• Licensed Veterinarian - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Preferred and
• American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) Board Certification - American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) - upon hire - Preferred

Education

• Doctorate Required
• Doctorate DVM, VMD, or equivalent Preferred
• Doctorate Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine Preferred

Experience

• At least five (5) years of specialized experience in area of expertise Required
• At least twelve (12) years of specialized experience in area of expertise Preferred
• At least seven (7) years of leadership, management, or supervisory experience Preferred
• At least five (5) years of laboratory animal medicine experience Required
• At least five (5) years of experience in a GLP-compliant environment Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to accept and provide feedback in a constructive manner
• Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy-to-understand manner

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SALARY RANGE:

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