Research Leader

Location:

Kuopio (70210) – Finland

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Science Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Education & Training, Information Technology

Advertiser:

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.

Job ID:

131074188

Posted On:

10 September 2024

For over 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.   

Join our team and make the difference!
 

We are expanding our operations and therefore, we are now looking for a  Research Leader  to strengthen our drug development services. In this senior position, you will manage the planning and execution of our new therapy adaption project. You will be ensuring that all project related activities are performed in accordance with our policies, contractual agreements, quality standards, health and safety requirements, financial targets as well as schedule commitments. This role requires both strong people leader experience and efficient establishment and project management skills. You master high-level design, management, and execution of multiple parallel projects to drive preclinical service program development. The position is permanent and full-time.

What you should bring with you:
•    MSc/PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent degree
•    Proven, vast track record of similar role(s) in the field of oncology and/or pharmacology
•    Clear and efficient communication skills in both English and Finnish
•    Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in deliverables
•    Capability to develop work practices and to take lessons learned and implement them into the processes
•    Ability to work under pressure to deliver the projects with time, cost, and quality
•    Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and challenges
•    Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines and excellent collaboration and work multinational team

What we offer you:

Working at Charles River means working in a dynamic international organization where we are making the difference. We offer you exciting projects, growth opportunities, meaningful work, inclusive and supportive team. We also support your wellbeing by offering you e.g., wide occupational healthcare, leisure accident insurance and ePassi flex- benefit. We also have an active recreational committee which organizes activities from charity occasions to fun team events.

More info:  Associate Director Laboratory Sciences, Tuulia Huhtala (+358405056823) available on Wednesday 11th of September between 15-16 and on Friday 27th of September between 9-10. (UTC+2)

Apply below now the latest by 29th of September, we may start interviewing candidates already during the application period. 

“When you approach each moment knowing your work helps improve the health and lives of millions worldwide – suddenly everything seems possible. At Charles River, this is the passion that drives us. Join us today and start imagining tomorrow.”

About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
 
With over 22,000 employees within 100 facilities in 26 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
 
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
 
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