For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well:being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary The General Manager for the Laval site will be responsible to manage the site and to ensure integrated site operations and participate with senior Discovery, Safety Assessment (DSA) management and other General Managers to formulate current and long range plans, objectives and policies. Fully manage site budget, interact internally and externally with senior management to achieve the overall goals. In this role, primary responsibilities include: :Provide leadership in the overall management and performance of the site. :Foster effective communication and identify problems in overall site operations. :Develop and implement effective solutions for resolving operational issues. :Implement standardized DSA processes at the site where appropriate. :Develop, implement and manage a program that will continually review processes to ensure that they are efficient and maximize the use of all applicable resources focusing on quality execution. :Work with other senior managers to identify new business opportunities for internal or external development. Present site and overall CRL capabilities to potential new clients. :Manage site operations budget and maintain clear cost controls (including capital investments). :Contribute to the development of major business proposals for key clients and represent the site and company as required. :Ensure that policies, practices, and procedures adhere to all applicable governing regulatory agencies and GLP regulations. :Attain assigned and targeted site KPIs (including room utilization, DLU etc.). :Monitor performance of direct reports, conduct performance appraisals and provide regular coaching and counseling. :Contribute to the development of short and long range operational objectives, organizational structure, and staffing requirements to meet the site's long:term growth and financial objectives. :Oversee the development of departmental plans for backup and succession of key departmental personnel for subordinate departments. :Ensure that positive employee relations position is maintained. :Participate and where appropriate, lead internal and/or external teams to select, implement and/or harmonize processes to maximize efficiency, market competitiveness and the overall goals of Charles River. :Responsible for ensuring client expectations are met and issues involving study execution, quality or reporting are resolved in a way that maximizes client satisfaction. :Serve as the executive leader and liaison for site expansion projects. :Represent the site to government, regulatory agencies, local, state and federal officials, industry groups, key customers and the general public as required. :Perform all other related duties as assigned. Job Qualifications We are looking for the following minimum qualifications for this role: :Advanced degree (Masters Degree, M.B.A, and/or Ph.D.) in scientific or business: related discipline. :Minimum of 15 years related management experience in research or pharmaceutical environment. :An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. :Understanding of governmental regulations and guidelines applicable to the care and use of laboratory animals is an asset. :Knowledge of GLP regulations and other global/FDA regulations applicable to non:clinical testing programs. :Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet d