Bbrc - Deputy Research Director - Veterinary Scien

Job Title General Manager Veterinary Sciences Designation General Manager Level - 4-II Location Bangalore Department BBRC Veterinary Sciences Reports To Executive Director - Veterinary Science BMS Employment Type Full-Time About Syngene Incorporated in 1993 Syngene International Ltd is an innovation-focused global discovery development and manufacturing organization We provide integrated scientific services to pharmaceutical biotechnology nutrition animal health consumer goods and specialty chemical industries Our clients include global leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb Baxter Amgen GSK Merck KGaA and Herbalife With a team of over 4 200 scientists we are driven by a passion for solving complex scientific challenges improving R D productivity accelerating time to market and reducing the cost of innovation Job Purpose The Head of Veterinary Sciences will lead BBRC s in vivo research operations within a 50 000 sq ft AAALAC-accredited facility supporting diverse multi-modality therapeutic and functional areas This leadership role will report to BMS Veterinary Sciences leadership and is accountable locally to the Head of Site Operations serving as a key member of the BBRC Operations Leadership Team The ideal candidate brings deep veterinary expertise operational excellence and a commitment to team development and scientific integrity Key Responsibilities Lead the Veterinary Sciences BBRC function ensuring high-quality support for in vivo pharmacology DMPK toxicology and translational research Serve as a senior member of the Operations Leadership Team collaborating with global stakeholders to align strategies across R D sites Accountable for alignment with BMS veterinary sciences practices and standards and the associated support of therapeutic area teams to facilitate cutting age research with innovation speed and quality Develop long term strategy in developing capabilities and capacity in support of BMS drug discovery portfolio Lead coach and develop a multidisciplinary team to meet departmental objectives Build a culture of excellence collaboration accountability and continuous learning in the team Oversee all local aspects of veterinary care animal welfare and vivarium operations ensuring compliance with international regulations AAALAC CPCSEA IAEC and BMS standards Capable as acting or overseeing the Attending Veterinarian and contributing to institutional animal ethics committees IAEC IACUC Drive excellence in animal care practices internally and with external CRO partners Champion a culture of ethical responsibility scientific rigor collaboration and continuous improvement Promote the 3Rs Replacement Reduction Refinement and foster a strong Culture of Care Develop and implement SOPs training programs and performance metrics Collaborate with research quality assurance facilities safety and security teams Provide veterinary input to study design protocol development and regulatory submissions Travel domestically and internationally as required Required Qualifications Education PhD in Veterinary Science is a plus Board certification in Laboratory Animal Medicine e g ACLAM ECLAM ICLAM or equivalent professional experience is preferred Eligibility for veterinary licensure in India Experience 15 years in laboratory animal medicine with leadership roles in pharmaceutical or research settings Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams in a global R D environment Experience in both GLP and non-GLP studies involvement in IND CTA-enabling programs is advantageous Strong knowledge of global regulatory and accreditation frameworks AAALAC CPCSEA OLAW EU Directive 2010 63 Technical Functional Skills Expertise across multiple species used in pharmaceutical research Strategic and operational acumen in managing vivarium and veterinary functions Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus Experience with innovative facility design or vivarium integration is desirable Ability to manage multiple projects with resilience accountability and emotional intelligence Preferred Attributes Operational leadership of multi-site or global veterinary functions Scientific innovation in developing or refining in vivo disease models Passion for ethical research leadership and high-performing team development Equal Opportunity Employer Syngene is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities We prohibit discrimination based on age color national origin disability race religion gender sexual orientation gender identity genetic information marital status veteran status or any other legally protected status