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Boehringer Ingelheim · 1 day ago

AD, Head of Parasitology Lab

Fulton, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Boehringer Ingelheim is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking an Associate Director, Head of Parasitology Lab. This role involves managing the parasitology laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and overseeing laboratory activities and personnel for the development of veterinary medicines.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manages the parasitology laboratory at the Fulton site as a research facility of the pharmaceutical industry with up to five (5) employees

Ensures the achievement of the lab objectives; defines core competencies; specifies and plans the human resources (quantitative and qualitative); coordinates interfaces with other departments at the site (e.g. animal husbandry, GFE) and internal and external collaborators

Contact person for questions regarding parasites, strain propagation, parasite diagnostics, experimental animals for parasite propagation, as well as EHS responsibilities at the parasitology laboratory

Ensures the reliable and compliant conduct of studies of various types for the propagation of the parasites

For studies of parasites strains propagation or for other studies when requested, acts as study lead with all accountabilities linked to this role

Ensures the conduct of studies by appropriate collection and examination of samples of a wide variety of techniques (e.g. dissections, organ harvesting, animal testing), including ensuring proper documentation of study and laboratory relevant data

Ensures the proper use of the laboratory equipment and laboratory facilities as well as commissioning and supervision of external service providers; responsible for creation and updating of laboratory equipment documentation

Skillfully collaborates and cooperates within the global teams performing studies where parasites are needed which includes internal and external stakeholders to assure that studies can be performed for Research and Development in GCP and GSP studies. The parasites need to be available as per agreed timelines. Permission for transport needs to be obtained in a timely manner and the transport executed as per agreed timelines

As Fulton site senior member, is a member of the site leadership team, accountable for contributing actively to site governance and overall site management, as well as site compliance, performance or collaboration projects, including internal and external audits and inspections

Qualification

Parasitology expertiseStrain propagationLaboratory managementMS Office proficiencyLeadership skillsAccountabilityCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCreativityCross-functional collaboration

Required

PhD (or equivalent) or MS with significant experience (> 5 years) in parasitology of animals. In lieu of PhD or MS, Bachelor degree with minimum of 8 years experience in related fields

Safe theoretical and practical knowledge of the above requirements - expertise in the field of in parasitology and parasite propagation

Independent, careful and structured working methods; high quality documentation skills

Creativity, self-taught skills and constant willingness to further educate themselves and the lab personnel

Accepts accountability and ownership

Strong ability for cross-functional work at the site and within Clinical organization

Good communication skills and didactic skills

Exceptional planning and organizational skills with a quality orientation

Strives for business process excellence

Leadership skills and ability to manage employees and external partners/vendors

Very good knowledge of MS Office applications

Cost/resource awareness

English: Read/Write/Speak – fluent

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction

Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)

Must be 18 years of age or older

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefit programs

Programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after

Company

Boehringer Ingelheim

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Boehringer Ingelheim is a group of pharmaceutical companies that focuses on prescription medicines and animal health. It is a sub-organization of Boehringer Ingelheim.

Founded in 1885

Ingelheim Am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, DEU

10001+ employees