Associate Director, Preclinical Sciences and Translational Safety (PSTS) Integration & Transition Management
Core
Lead and coordinate preclinical and translational safety integration activities for M&A, licensing, collaborations, and divestitures to ensure Day 1 readiness and successful asset transition.
Role type
Senior IC program manager (preclinical/translational safety integration)
Builds
Integrated preclinical and safety operations for acquired or partnered assets
Domain
Life sciences / Pharmaceutical R&D / M&A Integration
Required skills
Program management, cross-functional stakeholder leadership, due diligence translation, risk management, regulatory compliance (GLP), data governance, facility operations planning, vendor management, project planning, change management
Preferred skills
Experience with M&A integration in pharma, knowledge of vivarium operations, familiarity with CRO management, understanding of animal welfare standards (AAALAC), experience with data migration and archiving
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead PSTS integration planning and execution for business development outcomes; Coordinate structured handoff of diligence findings into integration workstreams; Assess readiness across scientific operations, quality, safety, and facilities; Manage transfer of study records, samples, and systems; Partner with Quality, Compliance, and EHS to convert findings into mitigation actions; Plan laboratory strategies, infrastructure consolidation, and business continuity.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC