Job Description

The Senior Scientific Director, Genetic Toxicology is responsible for shaping the scientific strategy for preclinical and regulatory genetic toxicology services that support drug development, chemical and consumer products safety, and regulatory submissions worldwide. The Senior Scientific Director, Genetic Toxicology leads the Genetic Toxicology program, ensuring scientific excellence and full regulatory compliance.
Key Accountabilities

• Serve as the primary scientific advisor for clients in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and consumer product sectors, providing insights on genetic toxicology study design and compliance with international regulations.
• Identify and establish partnerships with pharmaceutical, chemical, and consumer product companies to expand service offerings and enhance market presence.
• Partner with Business Development to support client relationships and create compelling technical proposals that highlight the scientific and regulatory strengths of our genetic toxicology capabilities.
• Represent Inotiv at global scientific and regulatory meetings, conferences, and working groups focusing on Genetic Toxicology.
• Drive internal R&D initiatives to expand Inotiv's genetic toxicology service portfolio by leading innovative technologies validations.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance Unit to maintain the highest GLP and OECD compliance standards.
• Mentor and develop scientific staff, cultivating a high-performance culture focused on scientific excellence.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Toxicology, Genetic Toxicology, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in genetic toxicology, preferably within a CRO and/or regulated industry.
• At least 5 years in senior scientific leadership managing GLP-compliant genetic toxicology programs.
• Track record of successful client collaboration and program delivery.
• Peer-reviewed publications or industry recognition in genetic toxicology.

Skill & Competencies

• Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks governing genetic toxicology and study design; familiarity with business development processes in the CRO testing industry
• Strategic scientific vision combined with business acumen.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex scientific information to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Experience driving innovation and process improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• The anticipated base salary for this position could range from $180,00.00 to $225,000.00 and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate's qualifications for the role, including education and experience.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Extended computer and display screen equipment usage
• Ability to push, pull, lift 5 pounds unassisted.
• Stand / walk for extended period of time.
• Fine manipulation including handle touch object or tools and ability to handled controls to perform work.
• Ability to read and interpret materials, verbally communicate, and hear required.

Critical Success Factors

• Customer Focus. Identifies, prioritizes and anticipates customer needs and delivers relevant, value-add, solutions to meet and exceed them.
• Results Driven. Internal drive toward action to efficiently, timely, and accurately achieve results. Sets high but achievable standards for self and others. Seeks opportunities to improve process and outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop.
• Efficient. Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Identifies what needs to be done and does it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Able to work things out without having to be shown too often. Seeks opportunities to contribute appropriately without direction.
• Communication. Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and articulately both in oral and written form. Uses appropriate language, style and methods depending on audience and the purpose of communication. Able to convey complex information clearly. Anticipates the information that others will need. Expresses ideas effectively. Practices attentive and active listening.
• Collaboration. Actively supports and contributes to the success of the team. Actively encourages and practices collaboration and cooperation on the team. Shares information and supports other team members. Can get things done with and through others and set realistic objectives. Seeks opportunities to develop others.
• Relationship Builder. Develops, maintains, and strengthens strong partnerships with others internally and externally, cross functionally, in person and remotely.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Able to identify and separate out the key components of problems and situations. Able to manipulate and interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this. Can generate a range of creative solutions, evaluate, and choose the most appropriate option
• Improvement Driven. Inspires and generates new solutions and approaches to issues and challenges to maximize efficiency and effectiveness through everyday practice of root cause analysis and critical thinking problem solving; Continually works to refine skills and abilities; Builds on ideas of others to come up with new ways to address issues or problems; Generates creative new solutions and approaches to issues and processes.
• Organization and time Management. Plans and prioritizes work, manages time appropriately to meet deadlines, follows up with others to ensure one's own work and commitments are completed on time, deals with pressure and deadlines through good planning.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.
Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!
Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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