Associate Director, Global Vivarium Operations & Coordination

Janssen Research & Development, LLC, is recruiting for an Associate Director, Global Vivarium Operations &Coordination.
This position can be located in either La Jolla, CA; Spring House, PA; or Cambridge, MA.
The Associate Director, Global Vivarium Operations & Coordination will provide global support for the operational & strategic planning for in-house vivaria in alignment with Global IVS, Johnson & Johnson, and regulatory standards across multiple sites in North America and the European Union At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease.
Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us.
We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science.
We are Janssen.
We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it.
Learn more at www.
janssen.
com and follow us @JanssenGlobal.
Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.
Key Responsibilities: Supports key programmatic elements across internal J&J vivarium in accordance with global harmonized standards, assuring that the care and welfare of laboratory animals is provided in accordance with internal and external standards & regulations.
Oversight of key global vivarium operations and management activities, systems, and processes, which may include colony management, resource management solution, space and footprint optimization and allocation.
Strategic execution of global staffing models to ensure effective staffing solutions, including managing effective client/ provider relationships.
Internal sourcing (staffing and animal procurement) governance and procurement lead, responsible for key performance indicators, contracting execution and updates, vendor relationships, spend monitoring, timely and accurate reconciliation of invoicing.
End-to-end business processes and oversight associated with the acquisition, management and close out of capital assets.
Establish operational strategies and change management approaches.
Support operational excellence by collecting metrics, operational, vendor trends and procurement trends supporting the interpretation, refinement and implementation of operational best practices.
Conducts business process reviews with a focus on continuous improvement, efficiencies, and global harmonization and lean or agile principles.
Participates on various local and global committees to represent the department, or the company, to internal and external partners.
Promotes a Culture of Care and serve as a visible and effective champion for the 3Rs.
Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in management, project management, animal sciences, or related subject areas Experience and Skills: Required: Minimum of five (5) years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology in vivo sciences or related experience in drug development Minimum of three (3) years of advanced working knowledge of applicable USDA, FDA, GLPs, GMPs, applicable animal welfare guidelines, and AAALAC requirements Major biotech/pharma industry experience Extensive experience of animal care and welfare programs, vivarium operations and facility and program management Pro-active, passionate, and collaborative individual with a flexible attitude who can translate legal, operational, and scientific requirements into practical language in forms to be used by the organization Good communicator to make the needs of additional requirements understandable and get newly implemented procedures accepted Strong at collaborating with other functions and groups, and with internal and external partners - building strong and positive relationships and promoting results achieved through partnership Works effectively with multidisciplinary and matrix teams, drive performance by managing energy and taking ownership for outcomes Self-motivated and organizationally adaptable, innovative and thrives in fast-paced, high complexity interdisciplinary environment Must be able to work with external regulatory agencies and accreditation groups Prioritizes and delivers high quality, works with day-to-day autonomy with minimal direction, and able demonstrates the capacity to expand areas of expertise and learn new skills to meet changing needs Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Ability to travel as needed Availability for some “off-core business hours” meeting participation and work Ability to complete all annual training and continued education requirements and perform all work per appropriate safety standards Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment required to perform work tasks Consent to applicable vaccinations for entry and work within specific laboratory and vivarium spaces Performs other duties as assigned Preferred: Master’s degree or other advanced degrees (DVM, VMD, Ph.
D.
) in management, project management, animal sciences, or related subject areas Understanding of the overall process of drug discovery and development Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) or equivalent/related certification Confirmed track-record in working with large complex, international teams The anticipated base pay range for this position is $135,000 to $232,300.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.
Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.
The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year.
Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.
careers.
jnj.
com/employee-benefits Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.
careers.
jnj.
com.