Study Director, Rare Disease Translational Center

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Develop and finalize study protocols, including experimental design, methodology, and timelines, in collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of assigned studies, including resource allocation, budget management, and timeline adherence, to ensure timely and efficient execution.
• Provide scientific guidance and expertise throughout the study lifecycle, including protocol development, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Ensure studies are conducted in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Implement quality control measures to maintain the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of study data, including oversight of documentation and record-keeping practices.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, including scientists, technicians, and support staff, to foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Oversee data analysis activities, ensure robust statistical analysis methodologies are applied, and prepare comprehensive study reports for internal review and client submission.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges that may impact study timelines, data quality, or compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Extensive experience in scientific research, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization (CRO) environment, with a track record of successful study management.
• Proven leadership and project management skills, with the ability to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate complex research projects from initiation to completion.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, including statistical analysis methodologies and software tools (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives and deliver high-quality results.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges that may arise during study execution.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements governing preclinical and clinical research studies, including

GLP, ICH

guidelines, and other relevant regulations.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment

Experience Required/Preferred:

7 years/ 10 years

Education Required/Preferred:

Master's/ Doctorate Pay Range:

$85,987 - $133,678, salary is determined by years of experience

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Bar Harbor:

The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.

Ellsworth:

The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine's fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants.

Farmington:

JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine's research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state's capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports.

Sacramento:

The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation's Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums.

Outdoor activities are plentiful:

Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year.

Augusta:

JAX's Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.