Associate Principal Scientist, Clinical Research (Animal Health)

The Associate Principal Scientist is responsible for designing, coordinating, and monitoring clinical laboratory and field studies to support the regulatory approval of new companion animal and livestock products. The role requires strong scientific writing ability, principle verbal and written communications, and proficiency in MS Office applications.

Requirements

• Design and organization of paper and Electronic Data Capture (EDC) clinical studies
• Provide overall leadership and support to the study team
• Identify and select Investigators, laboratories and/or CROs
• Apply for the necessary study permits and licenses
• Train the study team on the Study Protocol
• Ensure the timely selection and ordering of study materials
• Ensure compliance of administrative aspects of the study
• Plan and coordinate the monitoring and data management activities of each study
• Prepare the Final Study Report
• Maintain contact with all stakeholders
• Assume responsibility for certain monitoring and data management tasks
• Monitor clinical studies under the leadership of other Scientists
• Develops and maintains a network of internal and external clinical and scientific contacts
• Conduct quality control inspections of study protocol, study documentation files and reports
• Serves as a contact and liaison with other internal departments on specific projects
• Prepares critical summaries and expert reports to management and/or for submission to regulatory agencies
• Supervise trainees and provide mentorship and support to other GCR staff
• Provides scientific and technical support to the marketing groups
• Conducts post-marketing studies
• Prepares scientific publications according to the need of the company

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Vacation, and compassionate and sick days