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Comparative Medicine Training Senior Specialist
Company | Vertex Pharmaceuticals |
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Location | Boston, MA, USA |
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Salary | $92800 – $139200 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Three years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATg) certification
- Pharmaceutical or other related industry experience
- Travel up to 40%
Responsibilities
- Partners with veterinarians, IACUC Manager, IACUC and principal investigators in all training-related matters
- Understand & identify training needs and partners with key stakeholders to address needs
- Execute the development, implementation and facilitation of training programs and workshops as required
- Design, create and facilitate effective content that address the needs of the skills desired
- Coordinate training sessions, assess trainees, monitor, document and validate training
- Coordinate development of training through a global network of colleagues
- Provide support and assists in internal/external audits and inspections, as needed
- Supports new approaches, practices and processes to improve the efficiency of training modules
- Follow all local, state and federal regulations as well as company policies and procedures as it relates to the use of animals in research
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven track record of collaborative work practices
- Strong oral and written communication as well as interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with various types of data acquisition and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience facilitating training workshops to small and large groups
- Ability to work on multiple projects that require collaboration across functional areas/sites
- Ability to work and coordinate globally (Project management)
- Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (e.g., on-the-job or e-learning, workshops, simulations, mentoring, etc.)