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The Non-Clinical Safety and Veterinary Sciences organization enables the safe conduct of clinical studies and marketing applications while applying the core underlying principles of robust science & problem solving, 3R’s (reduce, replace, and refine), animal welfare, and quality & compliance to our nonclinical efforts. While focusing on transforming patients’ lives through science, we intend to be an industry-leading nonclinical safety evaluation, laboratory animal science and medicine organization with high scientific, quality, & employee safety standards.

Here, you’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities that are uncommon in scale and scope. You’ll pursue innovative ideas while advancing professionally alongside some of the brightest minds in biopharma.

Position Responsibilities

Manages the daily operations of multiple animal facilities and specialty area(s) including USDA regulated species, infectious disease/BSL2 areas, and support of in-vivo pharmacology/biology study areas.  Maintains full ownership of assigned area(s) of responsibility as subject matter expert requiring minimal manager oversight. Responsible for upholding regulatory and welfare standards as they pertain to laboratory animal care, husbandry, facilities, and the overall animal macro environment. Sets standards and provides guidance on daily operations, animal room preparation, environmental parameters, and relevant reports and takes corrective action as necessary. Assists in the oversight of daily activities and development of staff and programs. 

Works with PI’s and staff to optimize workflows for in-vivo studies. Reviews staff work assignments and ensures quality performance of assigned tasks.   Leads the reviews and updates VS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) according to the assigned review schedule. 

Manages and develops assigned staff consistent with Company strategy and to achieve departmental objectives. Leads supervisory team in developing cross functional capabilities and building team effectiveness.  Recommends, develops, and delivers training programs for VS employees and research staff on proper techniques required for compliance with research protocols.  Meets regularly with research staff to assess their research animal needs and appropriately plan for efficient program support.  Oversees the maintenance, use, disposition, and inventory of equipment for animal care or laboratory activities. Leverages basic knowledge and understanding of clinical observation and treatment methods to enhance animal care program and health and wellbeing of animals. Partners with staff to craft development plans in relation to company strategy to achieve departmental objectives.  Recommends, develops, and delivers training programs to create growth opportunities for VS and research staff. Supervises the maintenance, use, disposition, and inventory of equipment for animal care or laboratory activities.  Provides assistance with major project/program activities in the department which may involve multi-site interactions. 

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• The individual is required to have knowledge of experimental methodology, facility operations, and knowledge of regulations and guidelines that govern animal care and use programs. 
• Must have mastery of all VS SOPs and a good understanding of related departmental procedures (EH&S, Facilities, etc.) and proficiency in integrating this knowledge with strategic objectives.  
• Must have outstanding team building skills and demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities. 
• Must have a solid foundation in the care and maintenance of USDA (Animal Welfare Act) regulated species as well as the regulatory requirements for maintaining those animals.  
• Must also have a clear understanding accrediting guidelines (The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals) and AAALAC for facility operations.
• Must be available to work weekends (work week Friday-Tuesday), rotating holidays and available for on-call responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree 5+ years of academic / industry experience
• OR Master's Degree 3+ years of academic / industry experience
• OR PhD No experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in life sciences with at least five year of supervisory experience. 
• Individual must have AALAS certification at the Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) level.  Preferred CMAR certification

• Must have a history of consistent, sustained, high-level performance typically attained with 3-5 years relevant experience in a laboratory animal facility. 
• Must have knowledge of the site processes and key contacts such as Medical, HR, investigators, EHS and Facilities required to coordinate project-related activities. 
• Must have an excellent understanding of research animal facility operation, to include animal welfare practices, husbandry procedures, animal health and veterinary care, enrichment program, and applicable regulations/accreditations (USDA, AAALAC, OLAW, and site/departmental SOPs). 

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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