Vice President, Safety Pharmacology and Science

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

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 Münster, Germany 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

• Relocation assistance available