Vice President, Safety Pharmacology and Science

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Labcorp is seeking a Vice President, Safety Pharmacology & Science to join our global team.

Work schedule: This is a 1st shift position that offers a hybrid working model on site a portion of the time in Madison, WI and traveling to other sites in the US and UK to meet with teams and clients.

Job Responsibilities:

The Vice President Safety Pharmacology & Science reports to the SVP Global Early Development Science and Business Development and is responsible for the leadership, organization and management of the Safety Pharmacology groups in Huntingdon, UK, Harrogate, UK, Madison, WI and Shanghai, China, and Safety Pharmacology work performed by Safety Assessment at all other sites. In addition, this leader will have leadership, organization and management of Immunology, Genetic Toxicology and In Vitro Technology.  This includes the overall management and coordination in conjunction with local managers, such that all work carried out provides an efficient, high-quality service to both internal and external clients.   Is a recognized Safety Pharmacology expert that participates in external Safety Pharmacology consortia and trade organizations.  This includes co-authoring publications, working as part of expert groups in collaboration with industry associations and consortia, and actively contributing to regulatory positions such as ICH.  Works with Business Development to establish and maintain strong relationships with Safety Pharmacology and scientific

Minimum Qualifications: 

• PhD in Safety Pharmacology, Pharmacology or Toxicology

• 15 or more years’ experience as a leader in a pharmaceutical or CRO industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in Immunology, Genetic Toxicology or In Vitro Technology.

• MBA

Additional Job Standards

• Strong knowledge of Safety Pharmacology, as evidenced by name recognition in the industry, presentations given, papers published, etc.

• Global experience.

• Direct management of scientific staff.

• Documented ability to work in a large scientific business with a highly matrixed organizational structure. 

• Familiarity with appropriate regulations in the industry.

• Capable of effectively functioning and leading in a matrix environment.

• Accomplishments that reflect teamwork, integrity and accountability.

• Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment and deliver quality results in a growing organization.

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time domestically and internationally.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. For more detailed information, please click here. 

• Relocation assistance available.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging 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 and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), 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. 

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