Director, Animal Resource Program; Chief, Division of Comparative Medicine
Core
Lead the AAALAC-accredited animal resource program and serve as Chief of the Division of Comparative Medicine, ensuring regulatory compliance, animal welfare, and support for biomedical research.
Role type
Director/Chief, non-tenure line faculty clinical veterinarian
Builds
Veterinary care programs, research support infrastructure, and comparative medicine division operations
Domain
Academic medicine / Laboratory animal science / Biomedical research
Required skills
Laboratory animal medicine, regulatory compliance (USDA/OLAW/AAALAC), IACUC protocol review, veterinary clinical care, non-rodent animal models, strategic budgeting, faculty mentorship, team leadership
Preferred skills
AAALAC accreditation experience, USDA inspection experience, 10+ years academic research leadership
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to institutional SOPs and federal regulations; lead AAALAC accreditation activities; oversee veterinary care and colony management; partner with faculty on animal model development; manage division budget and strategic planning; mentor faculty and lead workforce planning
Seniority
Director/Chief, strategic leadership & faculty mentorship