Director, Animal Medicine and Welfare

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Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Animal Medicine

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Animal Medicine and Welfare to be located in Cincinnati, OH

Purpose: This position in Preclinical Research is responsible for providing oversight and support for the Animal Care and Use program at the Ethicon Endo Surgery animal facility. This individual is responsible for designing, planning and implementing standard operating procedures to achieve industry best practices that enable reduction, refinement, and replacement in the selection and use of animal models. This individual participates on the Cincinnati Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and performs all duties as defined by the Animal Welfare Act. This individual participates and leads the MedTech Global Animal Care and Use Council in assuring sector wide compliance to the J&J Corporate Animal Welfare Policy.

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Directs individual contributors in a matrix environment and is accountable for meaningful career development conversations and regular coaching and feedback.
• Participates in (or leads) cross-department teams to influence animal medicine and research strategies which includes serving on sector teams such as the J&J MedTech Biosafety Core Team and serves as lead and the veterinary animal welfare subject matter expert to the MedTech Animal Care & Use Council.
• Establishes an operational strategy for vivarium operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety guidelines, standard operating procedures, and federal and departmental guidelines around inspecting animal rooms.
• Serve as the Attending Veterinarian, overseeing adequacy of veterinary care and other aspects of animal care and use. Responsible for assuring the health and well-being of animals used in research and teaching.
• Direct ongoing assessment of animal health, review of pre- and post-operative veterinary care, medical records, and monitor morbidity and mortality of animals.
• Serve as an active voting member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and participate in IACUC, AAALAC, and USDA site visits and inspections.
• Serve as primary spokesperson and advocate for Animal Welfare
• Acts as the Controlled Substance Officer and oversee the use of controlled substances in compliance with DEA requirements.
• Proactively creates a purpose driven environment by aligning Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives with the strategies and goals of the team and enterprise.
• Responsible for managing operational aspects of their teams (e.g., budget, performance, and compliance), as well as implementing workforce and succession plans to meet business needs.
• Advises on tactical department planning, such as the scheduling of preventive maintenance for the vivarium and the development of policies regarding animal care, use, health, and sanitation.
• Advances the development and implementation of procedures related to the acquisition and care of research animals.
• Works to advance the delivery of projects that have a direct impact on business results.
• Proactively identifies issues and hurdles and finds effective resolution.

Education and Required Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Medical Doctor
• Licensure in the state of Ohio
• Board Certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)
• USDA Accredited Veterinarian, Category 2
• 10+ years of experience in animal care / welfare, in an industry or contract research organization setting.
• Extensive knowledge of animal welfare and care regulations.

Other:

• This position is based in Cincinnati, OH and requires up to 30% travel
• This position requires being on-call on weekends and holidays.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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