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Job Title: Study Director
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Study Director to oversee GLP-compliant in vitro genetic toxicology studies, with a focus on Ames tests. As a key team member, you will ensure studies meet regulatory standards, troubleshoot challenges, and uphold scientific excellence.
The successful candidate will stay ahead of scientific advancements, mentor new Study Directors, and contribute to method development and validation work. Leadership opportunities, including line management, may also be available for this role.
About Us
Gentronix is committed to helping our clients develop safer chemicals and medicines, using innovative screening platforms as well as GLP regulatory tests to detect hazard, understand mode-of-action, and manage risk.
Our team comprises over 60 employees with extensive expertise in genetic and skin/ocular toxicology, drawn from the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and Contract Research Organization (CRO) industries.
What We Offer
- Leadership opportunities, including line management
- Excellent training and personal development opportunities
- Career progression routes across all teams
- Company Pension Scheme (8% company contribution)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Financial Wellbeing
About the Job
This is a varied role, involving the organisation, execution, management, and reporting of GLP-compliant in vitro genetic toxicology studies at Gentronix. Key responsibilities include:
- Defining study objectives, methodologies, and data analysis strategies
- Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure the study design meets regulatory standards and scientific goals
- Ensuring all study activities comply with GLP guidelines and relevant regulatory requirements
- Managing the overall study, including resource allocation, timeline management, and coordination with various teams
- Overseeing the collection, validation, and interpretation of study data
- Analysing results and drawing scientifically sound conclusions
You will also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with analytical chemistry colleagues to ensure dose formulation analysis aspects of studies are conducted on time and to the relevant specifications.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences (or equivalent qualification)
- Extensive hands-on experience conducting genetic toxicology assays under GLP standards
- Strong practical knowledge of GLP regulations, with in-depth experience in in vitro toxicology or post-graduate research in genetic toxicology
- Proven experience working in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) is highly desirable
- Advanced IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory data management systems
