Head of Veterinary Medicine, Basel, Novartis (80-100%*)

Responsibilities

• Prophylactic routine measures and diagnostic testing. Therapeutic measures in cases of diseases and injuries in animals. Herd treatments in animal colonies. 24 / 7 / 365 flawless veterinary emergency service.
• Triage of animal imports and support of animal exports.
• Responsible for state-of-the art management of prescription and non-prescription drugs in CM/VM as well as in all BR, Basel in-vivo labs according to legal requirements.
• Advising / supporting the research groups in veterinary medicine / lab animal science / microbiology / surgery / surgical hygiene and anesthesia. Veterinary input into new animal models of human disease.
• Organization and coordination of quality assurance in CM.
• Coordination of CM vivarium share point site incl. creation of guidance documents for all BR, BS in-vivo labs.
• Regular preparation and attendance of AAALAC site visits, and other regulatory inspections.
• Collaboration, support and implementation of CM-relevant projects - globally and locally.(e.g. 3R's efforts)
• Continuing professional development and participation in training of CM staff.
• Essential Requirements :
• Academic degree in Veterinary Medicine accepted in Switzerland, and 5+ years of relevant post-graduate experience
• Accredited & eligible to get cantonal licence for a veterinary practice together with a retail business licence for prescription and non-prescription drugs for Novartis
• Experience in applied laboratory animal science
• Experience in applied laboratory animal microbiology and hygiene monitoring
• Experience in small animal (rodent) medicine incl. surgery and anaesthesia
• Experience in experimental in-vivo work with rodent medicine incl. surgery and anaesthesia
• Able to work flexible and on weekends and holidays
• Work with potential health risk, (e.g., zoonoses, allergies) / Wearing PPE
• Languages: German and English
• Desirable Requirements:
• Knowledge of Swiss federal, cantonal and local (Animal Welfare) law
• ECLAM certification preferred
• *Please note that restrictions on flexible working may apply and will be discussed at interview stage if applicable
• Accessibility and Accommodation:
• Skills Desired

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Additional Information

Job Description Summary Heading the "Veterinary Medicine" group (VM) with the aim of guaranteeing flawless veterinary care including clinical monitoring/treatment and health & hygiene monitoring of all laboratory animal colonies as well as support of research groups in their in-vivo experimental work, organization/coordination of CM internal QA, leadership of veterinary technicians and training of staff. Job Description Internal job title: Associate Director CM (Comparative Medicine) Location : Basel, CH, onsite #LI-onsite The Head of Veterinary Medicine will lead a team of 3 VM associates to deliver the "Veterinary Medicine" program for the Basel Rodent vivarium, with the aim of accomplishing flawless veterinary care including clinical monitoring/treatment and health & hygiene monitoring of laboratory animal colonies as well as support of research groups in their in-vivo experimental work, organization/coordination of CM internal QA, leadership of veterinary technicians and training of staff. She/He will contribute to the CM leadership team onsite and globally for VM and CM strategies and improvements.

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