Senior Scientist/Study Director- Vancouver, Canada

BRI, A Frontage Laboratories Company, is a Contract Research Organization (CRO) located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with head office located in Exton, Pennsylvania, USA.

BRI is recruiting a Study Director level senior scientist to lead a team of experienced vivarium staff operating within a 3000 sf rodent vivarium in the design and conduct of the following oncology, pharmacology and immunology studies:

• Cell line-derived and patient-derived tumor xenograft efficacy, pharmacology, and immunology studies
• In vitro and in vivo assays supporting preclinical development of oncology cytotoxic small molecules, nucleic acids and monoclonal antibodies

In a separate facility led by BRI's bioanalytical LC/MS/MS and ELISA team, BRI offers in vitro and in vivo drug metabolism / pharmacokinetics studies supporting preclinical and clinical development in a range of therapeutic areas for submissions in Canada, USA, Europe and Japan.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is a team player who enjoys a fast-pace and rewarding CRO environment.Position: Senior Scientist / Study Director
Requirments:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in pharmacology or a related discipline
• 7+ years hands-on experience with pharmacology, immunology or oncology
• 5+ years supervisory experience within a research environment
• Hands on experience in the conduct of animal models and in vitro / ex vivo assays
• Demonstrated abilities in problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning and organization abilities
• Competent, self-motivated and ability to work independently

Duties:

• Serve as a Study Director, functionally responsible for the overall conduct of a study including design, delivery and reporting to clients and BRI management
• Formulate and communicate project timelines, status, and data to clients
• Provide resourceful input towards troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
• Practice an attitude of continuous learning within a research environment to implement and expand assays and animal models capabilities
• Manage the conduct, delivery quality and timeline of multiple projects
• Train and mentor junior scientists within the vivarium and oncology team
• Collaborate with the vivarium manager to ensure compliance of regulatory, health and safety operating standards of the vivarium

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.