Executive Director, Global Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART) DART

Labcorp is seeking an Executive Director, Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART) in Indianapolis, Indiana!

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides global scientific leadership for innovation and development of techniques and technology to ensure high standards of scientific rigor and up-to-date methodologies in DART.
• Ensures the delivery of high-quality DART studies on time, meeting all applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Develops an operational plan which identifies the areas that the department will concentrate its research efforts.
• Implements the necessary strategies to drive the operational plan.
• Leads continuous evaluation of the DART business with special attention to expense management, appropriate resourcing and/or consolidation of resources to meet financial goals while delivering for the client.
• Drives cross site harmonization of scientific and operational processes for Global DART team for consistent client experience regardless of site
• Champion and promote the onboarding and/or development of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in compliance with regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines.
• Assigns resources (personnel, space, and equipment) as needed to exceed business expectations.
• Oversees the design and maintenance of facilities in full compliance with animal welfare regulations.
• Initiates, plans and implements staff development programs. Develops department capabilities and resources to meet both present and future needs.
• Implements country/state appropriate legal requirements regarding employee communication, recruitment and retention programs within the department.
• May lead marketing development activities in research areas critical to the department.
• Determines and establishes department organizational structure and supervisory relationships.
• Proactively defines and implements programs to ensure department objectives are met in the short and long term. Monitors progress toward meeting departmental goals and objectives and takes required corrective action.
• Provides technical and/or scientific expertise in facility design, animal welfare regulations, technical training or laboratory animal management.
• Works on a wide range of problems where causal relationships are difficult to establish and the use of creative thinking is required.
• Report all animal care concerns and become involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• MS degree with 10 years' experience in DART or BS degree plus 15 years' experience In DART
• 15+ years of progressive leadership responsibilities in a pharmaceutical, environmental, CRO or related company/industry
• 10+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, including an ability to motivate and deliver exceptional results through people.

• PhD Strongly preferred with 5 years of experience

• Experience in the Life Sciences industry is desirable
• Experience with strategic planning.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including an ability to motivate and deliver exceptional results through people.
• Accomplishments that reflect teamwork, integrity and accountability. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver quality results in a growing organization.
• Process Excellence / process improvement (Six Sigma or similar) experience
• Skilled in performing presentations and leading meetings.
• Skilled in time management, planning and budgeting.
• Skilled in negotiating.
• Ability to work in a laboratory setting with laboratory animals