Director, In vivo Sciences and Delivery

Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Jan 6 2023 As a Director, In Vivo Sciences and Delivery you will be responsible to direct and drive the strategy and leadership of a laboratory animal science team to provide the discovery and development portfolio of novel therapeutics, from a diverse disciple of stakeholders. The leader of this functional line within IBPS will be accountable for all technical operational responsibilities for the program’s research animal care and use programs within the US geographic locations. Key Responsibilities: This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following. Major responsibilities include building in vivo research partnerships, strategy development, talent management, staff development, metrics project management, management and preparation of budgets for vivarium operations, tracking spend, operational efficiency programs and process and critical path analyses for workforce planning. The incumbent will be also responsible for the management of all technical operations functions within the vivarium, including operational metrics, resource planning, equipment planning and capital budget forecasting and oversight The development and implementation of policies and procedures on animal care, applying welfare regulations to assure compliance with institutional policies and federal mandates, overseeing strict adherence to all safety and environmental standards and coordinating departmental renovation and facility maintenance activities will be critical to the success of the candidate. Develop and implement a culture of caring for staff including vivarium safety strategies and a compassion fatigue program Manage creation of appropriate tools, processes, and infrastructure to improve quality, visibility, transparency and timely availability of metrics and planning data for technical operations and vivarium management Ensure exceptional execution of a “best in class” technical operations of program of care, welfare and treatment of animals including in vivo scientific study support for scientific stakeholders of diverse disciplines Focus on strategic planning to help the functional line implement workforce planning resources effectively and efficiently based on metric analyses Develops and tracks Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all in vivo scientific study support activities tied to stakeholders and portfolio prioritization Collaborates and partners within IBPS organization for project management, business process improvements, and special initiatives such as capacity planning, business continuity including alignment and harmonization to ensure the portability of science for the portfolio Understands budgets (capital and operational) and how they are modeled to support decision making and long-term planning for technical operations and vivarium management Understands complex issues using scientific/critical thinking approach to problem solving and uses sound judgement and effective decision making Ensures all appropriate parties (RUs, BUs, enabling functions, stakeholder, collaborative partners) are involved, engaged, and committed to the implementation of strategies and efficiencies within the program Ensure effective functional line change management and demonstrate the benefits to all parties who share a stake in the process Accountable for the use of Metrics to help drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement in IVSD, US Accountable for successful integration of resource forecasting (strategic and operational) within the functional line to facilitate workforce planning strategies including involvement in upfront strategic planning and execution of vivarium projects to ensure IBPS’s goals are met Strong customer focus and ability to influence are necessary (interested in and responsive to new approaches in resource forecasting/data visualization to enhance impact). Effective understanding of US and willingness to learn regulations of other countries pertaining to the use of animals in research including USDA regulations, AAALAC International Guidelines, Home Office Standards, ASPA Regulations Develop, facilitate, and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for a vivarium of the future (VOTF) Implement agile and nimble programs of workforce planning including operational efficiency and continuous improvement along with exceptional programmatic execution for global technical operations Ensure effective and efficient organizational problem solving and decision making Accountable for facilitation and alignment specific organizational operating models between US and EU IVSD teams including Animal Welfare and Training and Dispensary Teams along with developing a leader of the Project Resource Coordinator for IVSD US. Ensure effective facility management including effective functioning, operation, utilization of vivarium space, equipment, and technology to provide high standards of animal care and welfare and strategic impact to the portfolio Motivational and inspirational leader that establishes and embeds a culture of accountability within the organizational infrastructure through rigorous and robust talent management and succession planning Ensure organizational and platform integration to enable a culture and environment of continuous improvement by enhance capabilities and capacities through implementation of evolving technology in laboratory animal sciences Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Animal Sciences or an equivalent life sciences degree Seven or more years of experience in a laboratory animal science program Experience leading/managing people responsible for delivering tactical and operational management of animal facility programs Experience in to working routinely across boundaries and establish cross functional matrix collaborations and teams Experience in to coaching, mentoring, developing, and executing a comprehensive talent management and performance manage staff through accountability Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Certified Manager for Animal Resources (CMAR) Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) Certificate from Institute for Laboratory Animal Management (ILAM) Master of Business Administration (MBA) AAALAC, International Ad Hoc Site Visitor and/or experience Master's in laboratory animal science (MLAS) Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA) Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) Certified Surgical Research Specialist (SRS) Strong change management skills Development and implementation of animal facility management business standard tools of per diem rates along with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models for workforce planning, capacity planning with different preclinical models, operating models and animal facility design and operations Extensive knowledge of operational functions and ability to communicate on strategic resourcing for operational capabilities of vivarium equipment and its functionality Establishes baseline; compares with benchmarks; establishes strategy that meets business needs for operational metrics to meet business needs Develops and maintains internal and external networks of technical experts to draw upon for expertise, advice, and service (e.g., AALAS, Academia, Suppliers) including having a strong external profile and being viewed externally as a key opinion leader Strong customer focus and ability to influence (interested in and responsive to new science and technology approaches in drug discovery to enhance impact to the portfolio) Why GSK? We’re uniting science, technology and talent to make a difference in more people’s lives, and revolutionizing the way we do R&D. We’re combining the power of genetic and genomic insights into what causes disease, with the speed and scale of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to make better predictions about who a treatment might work for, and why. We believe this powerful combination of data and technology holds the key to fundamentally transforming medical discovery for the better, improving R&D success rates and shaping how even the most challenging diseases, like neurological conditions and cancer, can be both prevented and treated. Our pipeline currently comprises of more than 60 vaccines and medicines across four core therapeutic areas including infectious diseases, HIV, oncology and immunology as well at pursuing other science-led opportunities outside our core areas. Many have the potential to be first or best-in-class opportunities for patients and since 2017, we’ve delivered 13 major approvals and more than doubled the number of potential new vaccines and medicines in Phase 3 and registration to 23. In 2021 we delivered four major product approvals: Cabenuva for HIV, Jemperli for endometrial cancer, Xevudy for COVID-19 and Apretude, our new long-acting medicine for HIV prevention. Find out more: Our approach to R&D.
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