Al 75 jaar werken de medewerkers van Charles River samen om te helpen bij het ontdekken, ontwikkelen en veilig maken van nieuwe geneesmiddelen. Wanneer u bij onze familie komt, heeft u een belangrijke impact op de gezondheid en het welzijn van mensen over de hele wereld. Of uw achtergrond in levenswetenschappen, financiën, IT, verkoop of een ander gebied is, uw vaardigheden spelen een belangrijke rol in het werk dat we uitvoeren. In ruil hiervoor helpen wij u een carrière op te bouwen waar u over gepassioneerd kunt voelen.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Section Head of Regulatory Ecotoxicology and Chemistry for our Safety Assessment site located in Den Bosch.
As Section Head of Regulatory Ecotoxicology and Chemistry within the Regulatory Affairs department of CRL Den Bosch (NL), you will be supervising a team of regulatory chemists, ecotoxicologists, environmental fate and efficacy specialists whose daily job involves providing regulatory consultancy and dossier preparation for our clients. Legislative frameworks covered by the section include agrochemicals, biocides, industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Your responsibilities include:
• Day to day management of your team (currently 11 direct reports), including enabling staff to develop in their area of expertise
• Being a member of the department’s management team, working closely with the head of the department and another section head, providing scientific and strategic input
• Participate and manage regulatory affairs projects in (one of) the legislative frameworks mentioned above;
• Strengthen and further develop our Regulatory Consultancy services in collaboration with our business development group;
• The successful collaboration with both new and existing global clients;
• Be the central point of contact of your team of experts for other departments within Charles River;
• Represent Charles River towards clients and at (international) meetings and conferences;
• Drive quality throughout the department at all levels;
• You will report to the Head of Regulatory Affairs.
Your Profile:
• Relevant academic training, focusing on life and/or environmental sciences;
• At least 5 years Regulatory Affairs experience in at least one of the relevant legislative frameworks (agrochemicals, biocides, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals);
• Experience in supervising and managing a (Regulatory Affairs) team;
• Inspiring and enthusiastic leader and an excellent coach;
• Good communicative skills, both oral and written, in Dutch and English;
• A team player with a pro-active, result oriented, enthusiastic, flexible and critical attitude;
• Commercial mindset with respect for science.
Job Qualifications
Our offer:
We offer a position for 32-40 hours per week in an open culture and informal atmosphere at our Den Bosch office.
Other excellent primary and secondary terms of employment including:
• 27.5 vacation days and 2 collective days per year;
• Possibility to purchase 10 additional vacation days per year;
• Annual one-time 8% vacation pay of your gross annual salary;
• Annual one-time payment based on company results;
• Travel allowance at € 0.23 cents per kilometer with a maximum of € 250 net per month, or an NS Business Card;
• Company fitness with access to 400 locations with 1 subscription;
• Bicycle (lease) plan;
• Collective pension with a personal contribution of 2.9%;
• Company fitness;
• The possibility to play sports with colleagues on our own sports field;
• The possibility of a consultation with our in-house ergonomist;
• Free fresh fruit every day in our cafeteria;
• Working from home is supported.
Functies op het hoofdkantoor
Het hoofdkantoor biedt operationele ondersteuning bij Charles River op het gebied van Human Resources, Financiën, IT, Juridische Zaken, Verkoop, Kwaliteitsborging, Marketing en Bedrijfsontwikkeling. De medewerkers hier werken met collega’s wereldwijd samen aan het ontwikkelen en aansturen van strategieën en formuleren van mondiale normen. Deze functies zijn onmisbaar omdat ze een brug slaan tussen onze strategische visie en de operationele gereedheid, waarmee functionele innovatie en de verbetering van onze capaciteiten voortgang kunnen blijven vinden.
Over Charles River
Charles River is een organisatie die op contract onderzoek naar vroege fasen verricht (CRO). Wij hebben op ons fundament van proefdieren, geneeskunde en wetenschap voortgebouwd om een brede portefeuille van discovery- en veiligheidsbeoordelingsdiensten te ontwikkelen (zowel Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) als non-GLP) en onze cliënten te helpen, van de inventarisatie van targets tot preklinische ontwikkeling. Charles River levert tevens een verzameling producten en diensten die tegemoetkomen aan de behoeften van onze cliënten op het gebied van klinisch laboratoriumonderzoek en productieactiviteiten. Dankzij deze brede portefeuille van producten en diensten kunnen onze cliënten een flexibeler model voor geneesmiddelontwikkeling creëren, wat de kosten verlaagt en de productiviteit en effectiviteit verhoogt zodat producten eerder op de markt gebracht kunnen worden.
Met meer dan 20.000 medewerkers bij 110 vestigingen in 20 landen wereldwijd zijn wij strategisch gepositioneerd voor het coördineren van wereldwijde middelen en kunnen wij multidisciplinaire inzichten inzetten om de unieke uitdagingen van onze cliënten op te lossen. Onze cliënten omvatten farmaceutische multinationals, biotechnologiebedrijven, overheidsinstellingen en medische en universitaire instellingen over de gehele wereld.
Bij Charles River zijn wij gepassioneerd over onze rol bij de verbetering van de levenskwaliteit van andere mensen. Onze missie, onze uitstekende wetenschap en onze doelgerichte instelling werken door in alles wat we doen, en we gaan elke dag opnieuw aan de slag met de kennis dat ons werk de gezondheid en het welzijn van vele mensen helpt te verbeteren. Wij zijn trots te kunnen zeggen dat wij een rol hebben gespeeld bij de ontwikkeling van circa 86% van de geneesmiddelen die in 2021 door de Amerikaanse FDA werden goedgekeurd.
Bij Charles River Laboratories herkennen en werven wij talenten. Wij zijn een bedrijf dat zich inzet op het gebied van diversiteit en gelijkheid en we werken op inclusieve wijze.
Meer informatie vindt u op www.criver.com.
Helping you find your moment
You take great care and effort when you apply for a job with us. Rest assured that we’ll be just as diligent in finding the role that’s right for you. Here’s how our hiring process works:
Job Search
Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.
Application
Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest.
Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.
Assessment and application review
Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.
Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.
Interview
Engage in our inclusive interview process by meeting with a diverse group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions.
Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.
Job offer and onboarding
Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information.
Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.
Job Search
Learn about CRL, our culture, and why we do the work we do while also searching for roles that match your interests and expertise.
Application
Create a profile and apply to as many roles as you have an interest. Note: Depending on the role, you may be required to include a resume in your application.
Assessment and Application Review
Complete assessments, if requested, to determine whether the role is likely to be a good fit for you – and vice versa. The recruiter will review your resume and qualifications against the requirements of the role and will determine next steps.
Note: At any point in the process, you can log into your profile to review the status of your application.
Interview
Engage in our inclusive interview process by meeting with a diverse group of interviewers who will provide information on the company, culture, and your role while also asking you questions to assess your skills, interests, and expertise. This is also a great time for you to ask questions. Note: Charles River leverages technical and behavioral-based interview questions based on our DNA (Care, Lead, Own, and Collaborate). Please familiarize yourself with the DNA and be prepared to relate your experiences to them.
Job offer and onboarding
Receive a competitive offer either by phone or email from a Charles River recruiter or hiring manager. The offer will include your title, salary, location, and other relevant information. Note: Upon acceptance, you will work with your recruiter to confirm a start date and will receive paperwork to electronically complete prior to your start. For US-based roles, upon your acceptance, you will be required to take a pre-employment drug screen and pass a criminal background check.
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About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organisation (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.
Supporting your well-being
Your dedication and passion make a life-saving difference in lives around the world. We’re committed to providing you with benefits that elevate your quality of life.
Financial
- Earnings + incentives
- Retirement benefits
- Holidays + time away
- Recognition
- Employee Assistance
Career
- Professional development opportunities
- Career development
- Awards
- Educational support
Health & wellness provision
- Employee well-being support
- Family Support Assistance
- Parental benefits + family formation benefits
- Work-life balance flexibility
Social and Community
- Culture of inclusion
- 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) with >3,000 members
- Opportunities for paid volunteer time off
- Community outreach + matching gift + engagement activities
About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage Contract Research Organisation (CRO). Here, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. With 100 sites around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.