Research Leader

We are expanding our operations and therefore, we are now looking for a Research Leader to strengthen our drug development services.

In this senior position, you will manage the planning and execution of our new therapy adaption project. You will be ensuring that all project related activities are performed in accordance with our policies, contractual agreements, quality standards, health and safety requirements, financial targets as well as schedule commitments. This role requires both strong people leader experience and efficient establishment and project management skills. You master high-level design, management, and execution of multiple parallel projects to drive preclinical service program development. The position is permanent and full-time.

 What you should bring with you:

• MSc/PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent degree

• Proven, vast track record of similar role(s) in the field of oncology and/or pharmacology

• Clear and efficient communication skills in both English and Finnish

• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in deliverables

• Capability to develop work practices and to take lessons learned and implement them into the processes

• Ability to work under pressure to deliver the projects with time, cost, and quality

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and challenges

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines and excellent collaboration and work multinational team

 What we offer you

Working at Charles River means working in a dynamic international organization where we are making the difference. We offer you exciting projects, growth opportunities, meaningful work, inclusive and supportive team. We also support your wellbeing by offering you e.g., wide occupational healthcare, leisure accident insurance and ePassi flex- benefit. We also have an active recreational committee which organizes activities from charity occasions to fun team events.

More info: Associate Director Laboratory Sciences, Tuulia Huhtala (+358504366373) available on Friday 27th of September between 9-10. (UTC+2)

Apply at the latest by 29 September, we may start interviewing candidates already during the application period.

"When you approach each moment knowing your work helps improve the health and lives of millions worldwide suddenly everything seems possible. At Charles River, this is the passion that drives us. Join us today and start imagining tomorrow."