Job Summary

We are seeking a General Manager for our Safety Assessment site located in Skokie, IL. 

As the General Manager for our Skokie, Illinois site your role will be to ensure integrated site operations and participate with senior Safety Assessment (SA) management and other General Managers to formulate current and long-range plans, objectives, and policies, fully manage site budget and provide exceptional leadership to ensure a site that provides a safe and engaging environment for its employees. 
 
In this role, primary responsibilities include: 
•    Provide leadership in the overall management and performance of the site.
•    Foster effective communication and identify problems in overall site operations. Develop and implement effective solutions for resolving operational issues.
•    Develop, implement and manage a program that will continually review processes to ensure that they are efficient and maximize the use of all applicable resources focusing on quality execution.
•    Work with other senior managers to identify new business opportunities for internal or external development. Present site and overall CRL capabilities to potential new clients.
•    Manage site operations budget and maintain clear cost controls (including capital investments).
•    Contribute to the development of major business proposals for key clients and represent the site and company as required.
•    Ensure that policies, practices, and procedures adhere to all applicable governing regulatory agencies and GLP guidelines.
•    Attain assigned and targeted site KPIs (including room utilization, DLU etc.).
•    Monitor performance of direct reports and conduct performance appraisals and provide regular coaching and counseling.  
•    Oversee the development of departmental plans for backup and succession of key departmental personnel for subordinate departments. 
•    Ensure that positive employee relations & engagement are maintained.
•    Responsible for ensuring client expectations are met and issues involving study execution, quality or reporting are resolved in a way that maximizes client satisfaction.
•    Serve as the executive leader and liaison for site expansion projects. Represent the site to government, regulatory agencies, local, state and federal officials, industry groups, key customers and the general public as required.
•    Perform all other related duties as assigned.

The starting pay for this position is $190,000k - $240,000k. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location

Job Qualifications

• Master’s Degree, M.B.A, and/or Ph.D. in scientific or business- related discipline.
• 8-10 years related management experience in research or pharmaceutical environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Understanding of governmental regulations and guidelines applicable to the care and use of laboratory animals. 
• Knowledge of GLP regulations and other FDA regulations applicable to non-clinical testing programs. 
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. 
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal).
• Leadership and negotiation skills. 
• Significant people and listening skills, approachability, and ability to interact with all levels of employees while supporting the efforts of departmental teams.

Competencies