Are you someone that has experience of managing a team?

Or are you looking to progress into an exciting new role where you can lead a team to deliver the best possible service to our clients?

Are you able to influence others and effect positive change within a global organization?

Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that includes contract research and developmental services to the pharmaceutical, medical technology, crop protection and chemical industries.

At our site In Harrogate, North Yorkshire we are looking to recruit a Team Leader within the In Vitro Toxicology department.

Relocation assistance may be available for this role

The Team Leader’s role is to develop and lead a team of Study Directors and operational scientists within the field of In Vitro Toxicology and may undertake the role of a GLP Study Director on assigned studies. Responsible for the planning, supervision and reporting of work assigned to the team to ensure that all studies are performed to high scientific quality, in accordance with Study Plan, GLP and relevant SOPs. Provide supervisory support for procedures and study management. Provide advice and support to internal and external customers relating to study designs and regulatory issues, as required.

This job contributes to organizational success by:

• Providing high quality studies to meet the requirements of the Sponsor, GLP and Regulatory Guidelines

• Ensuring studies are performed to agreed timelines

• Providing advice and support to Sponsor’s and internal customers

Job Requirements:

• Undertake the role of Line Manager to designated staff including recruitment, performance management and staff development

• Maintain an awareness of enquiry status and liaise with Management regarding availability within team to undertake new studies

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of scientific advances, techniques, instrumentation and methodology relevant to the department and recommend new technologies for implementation in the department

• Provide advice and support to internal and external customers relating to any study and non‑study related topics

• Provides the managerial and operational support necessary for the preparation, conduct and reporting of studies carried out within the In Vitro Alternatives team

• Overall accountability for accuracy, soundness, quality, timeliness and completeness all work performed

• Overall responsibility for scheduling and allocating resources

• Overall responsibility for training and supervision of all operational/scientific staff.

• Overall responsibility for study, data and/or reporting quality, including equipment metrology and functionality

• Direct responsibility for all staff within the In Vitro Alternatives team.

• Ensures that an adequate number of trained and competent staff is available to match the workload requirements, including staff retention and succession planning.

• Provides for safety and welfare of staff and supports/enforces Environmental Health and Safety Policies.

• Provides scientific direction and guidance to Study Directors and operational staff through the conduct of pre-study lab meetings, routine involvement in on-going studies, review of data and overseeing of critical phases of the study

• Assist in investigation and development of new technologies in order to strengthen the reputation and capabilities of the company. Participate as necessary in the development of strategies to market these capabilities

• Participate in scientific meetings

• Provide leadership for research programs

• Participates in peer review process of publications, protocols and reports

• Financial awareness and maintaining metrics for studies with regard to assay pricing and scheduling

• Hosts and conducts client and regulatory audits

• Required to execute long term and strategic goals in department as assigned

What Labcorp can offer you:

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and contributory pension

• Ability to work with a variety of different clients on wide ranging projects.

• Flexible working and career development opportunities

• Opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding department

Skills and experience:

• Full understanding of the drug development process, regulatory requirements and the scientific techniques of In Vitro Toxicology studies required

• Experience of client management and technical expertise in the relevant business line

• PhD or equivalent, or MSc/BSc degree in an appropriate scientific discipline, with research experience in drug development or similar field

• Experience of a range of techniques/approaches relevant to the department and/or unique expertise for a specific scientific service

• Experience in staff management, coaching, mentoring and supervision

• Current or previous experience of Study Direction

• Experience of new assay development and validation

• Skilled data interpretation and report writing experience

• Working knowledge of software eg, MS Word, Excel and general IT skills

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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.

We encourage all to apply

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