Job Description

Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check and drug screen (subject to applicable law).

This position is 100% on site in our Lancaster, SC Headquarters (roughly 45 min - 1 hour south of Charlotte, NC).

Position Summary:

The Associate Director, Clinical Research will provide scientific support across Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. research development and commercial programs. This position will report to the Director of Clinical Development and work with cross-functional multidisciplinary study teams on clinical trial strategy, design and execution and ensure Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) are followed. This individual will help develop protocols, review trial data, interact with external stakeholders, and participate/contribute scientific expertise for ongoing research focusing on all body systems for animal species.

Responsibilities :

• Direct, plan and lead clinical research and develop timetables, budgets and resource analysis for clinical research and personnel administration.
• Participate in due diligence activities for potential business development opportunities from a research perspective.
• Design, implement and monitor clinical research to ensure timely completion of studies.
• Monitor and assist in reporting clinical trial data for safety and efficacy.
• Liaise with site investigators and study staff to ensure safety of subjects and compliance with the protocol.
• Partner with data management personnel to plan data entry and analysis and recruit, screen and select qualified investigators.
• Strong ability to organize and excellent presentation skills
• Ensures that Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) are followed.
• Responsible for writing clinical reports upon completion or termination of studies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with alliance partners, external companies, investigators and key opinion leaders to optimize performance on clinical trial activities.
• Lead team in the preparation of manuscripts for scientific and medical journals and prepare and present at scientific meetings.
• Work with project management to keep project plan current
• Work cross functionally with other departments on specific projects
• Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives

Requirements :

• A PhD in Animal Sciences or Animal Nutrition, OR Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) with special interest in nutrition desired.
• A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience conducting clinical research.
• Ability to solve complex scientific problems and to work equally effectively as a leader with external partners, or as a member within a matrixed, team environment.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with scientists on cross-functional projects teams, and comfortable to work at a fast-paced environment.

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