Director of The Office of Animal Welfare

Director of The Office of Animal Welfare

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Posted Job Title
Director of The Office of Animal Welfare

Job Profile Title
Director E

Job Description Summary
The Director of the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is responsible for the oversight of regulatory compliance, post-approval monitoring, and administration of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at the University of Pennsylvania. Duties include, but are not limited to, oversight of unit focused on compliance and post-approval monitoring; oversight of unit that manages all administrative aspects of the protocol review process, including staff support of IACUC, such as pre-review of protocols; directly supervise associate director of IACUC, Compliance Manager and Compliance Veterinarian; approve activities as designated by the IACUC Chair; coordinate with the IACUC Chair, in the preparation of agendas and minutes of the IACUC's and other required regulatory documents or reports as required; attend all convened meetings of the IACUC as a voting IACUC member; review the existing IACUC policies and procedures and recommend development of new policies and or revisions of procedures to maintain the animal welfare program of the University; act as main source of contact between IACUC reviewers and investigators to provide feedback on the findings and recommendations of the IACUC; oversee all Office projects including protocol development, PennERA, animal welfare initiatives, and research compliance; represents the IACUC in Institutional leadership and animal research initiatives and interacts frequently with high-level officials in many Offices and Departments of the University; communicate with University faculty and staff as well as Federal agencies at many levels.

Job Description

Duties:

  • Represent the IACUC in Institutional leadership and animal research initiatives.
  • Oversee unit focused on compliance and post-approval monitoring, with the Compliance Manager and the new Compliance Veterinarian reporting to the Director.
  • Oversee unit managing all administrative aspects of the protocol review process at Penn including staff support for the IACUC such as pre- review of protocols, with the Assoc Director, IACUC reporting to the director.
  • Review IACUC protocols and amendments.
  • Communicate with faculty regarding IACUC matters.
  • Communicate with federal and other regulatory agencies via direct verbal or written correspondence or generation of annual reports and other filings.
  • Act as IACUC Chair as required.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


Qualifications:

VMD or DVM from an accredited institution, be licensed in at least one state, and must be at least ACLAM board eligible (board-certification is preferred) plus 7-10 years' experience in laboratory animal medicine or IACUC administration (including residency training) or equivalent combination of education and experience; In depth knowledge of and ability to correctly interpret animal welfare laws, regulations, and policies; previous supervisory experience; knowledge of budgets; strong oral and written communication skills; strong customer service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous research experience preferred.

Application Requirement:

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Budgeted Pay Range:

$180 -- $190 commensurate with education and experience

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Provost's Center

Pay Range
$110,850.00 - $174,270.66

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits
  • Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  • Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  • Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
  • Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  • Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  • University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  • Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  • Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.



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