Clinical Research Veterinarian vacancy at Alcon in Fort Worth

Alcon is hiring Clinical Research Veterinarian on Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:25:52 GMT. Building on its heritage of more than 65 years, Alcon, the global leader in eye care, is the second largest division of the Novartis Group with combined pro-forma sales of more than USD 9.4 billion in 2010. The division was formed by Novartis on April 8, 2011, following the closing of the merger between Alcon and Novartis. The new Alcon Division combines the product portfolios, commercialization...

Clinical Research Veterinarian

Location: Fort Worth Texas

Description: Alcon is hiring Clinical Research Veterinarian right now, this vacancy will be placed in Texas. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Building on its heritage of more than 65 years, Alcon, the global leader in eye care, is the second largest division of the Novartis Group with combined pro-forma sales of more than USD 9.4 billion in 2010. The division was formed by Novartis on April 8, 2011, following the closing of the merger between Alcon and Novartis. The new Alcon Division combines the product portfolios, commercialization capabilities, R&D and talent of Alcon, CIBA VISION and Novartis Ophthalmics. Today, Alcon has more than 22,000 employees with headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.A. Alcon’s three businesses - Surgical, Pharmaceutical and Vision Care - meet the diverse needs of eye care professionals and patients offering the widest spectrum of eye care products with operations in 75 countries and products available in 180 markets. For more information, www.alcon.com .

Overall Job Summary: The scope of the position is to manage and direct all activities of the special techniques group in support of the conduct of global preclinical safety studies for pharmaceutical, OTC and medical device candidates.

The incumbent will direct a centralized function to perform highly specialized and technical in vivo examinations (invasive & non-invasive) to support the conduct of preclinical safety studies. The incumbent will conduct ocular surgeries, ocular injections and ophthalmic examinations in various species and oversee data collection. Specialized services include overseeing and /or conducting ERG, ABR, OCT, specular microscopy, & specialized tissue collection, as well as development of novel animal models to support preclinical efforts. Other responsibilities include assisting in Interpretation of ocular findings and data collected from specialized in vivo examinations and for collaborations with external medical professionals to support specialized procedures that require veterinarian or medical expertise and oversight. The incumbent will have a key role in ensuring timely completion of all objectives, ensuring preclinical safety studies are appropriately implemented by providing supportive services. The incumbent will ensure timely planning and completion of study support activities, compliance to regulations, timely identification and resolution of issues, lead problem-solving collaborations with multi-functional teams, ensure utilization of currently approved methods and implementation of new technologies to address non-clinical requirements.

Management responsibilities will include communicating project status in management or staff meetings and/or via monthly reports, and support allocation of resources in consideration of department need and R&D plans. Additional management responsibilities include the management and development of staff, including hiring decisions and supervising training of personnel.

Knowledge of preclinical safety study activities and processes, working knowledge of good laboratory practices, animal welfare and surgical aptitude is preferred, as well as a demonstrated record in leadership in supporting a dynamic scientific organization.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Veterinarian (DVM) with laboratory animal medicine, veterinary surgery or ophthalmology experience or- MD in Ophthalmology with laboratory animal and model experience
• Board certification by ACLAM, ACVS, or ACVO preferred

Minimum Experience Requirements:
At least 8 + years with supervisory and preclinical study implementation or conduct of ophthalmic procedures.

• Demonstrated clinical aptitude in surgical procedures required. Training opportunities available.

Our generous benefits package includes the Novartis Investment Savings 401(k) Plan which provides a company contribution of up to 6%. In addition, after one year of service, employees are eligible for the Alcon Retirement Plan (ARP), to which Alcon contributes 6% of eligible pay. By combining the Company's contributions to the 401(k) and ARP, employees can receive up to 12% of eligible pay from Alcon towards retirement. Alcon also offers a premier level of coverage for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, an on-site fitness center and much more. Consider having all this in a fast paced environment within a stable world-class organization. Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to quality through diversity. Pre-employment drug testing.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:25:52 GMT

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