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Overview

Location: SW Ontario on-site role

DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY, R&D; - ANIMAL HEALTH PHARMA

Grasslands Recruitment Specialists is recruiting a full-time, hybrid/remote experienced Director of Regulatory and R&D; - Animal Health Pharmaceuticals. This position is based in rural SW Ontario and will work for a Canadian market-leading manufacturer of animal health medicants and other animal health care products. Our client is Health Canada licensed, FDA approved, and HACCP certified, and occupies a dominant position in their market.

In this full-time, permanent Director of Regulatory, R&D; role, you will oversee the management of both the Regulatory and Research & Development teams, setting the strategic direction for the business unit to ensure the timely development and approval of new products in both the Canadian and International markets. This position reports to the CEO.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

- Overall responsibility for implementing regulatory strategies to ensure market access and compliance
- Managing in-house research and development programs by leading the R&D; team in the design and execution of preclinical and clinical studies
- Lead and accountability for Regulatory and R&D; teams, coordinating with cross-functional groups

Qualifications

- Advanced degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline
- 10+ years of progressive experience in regulatory/R&D; within the pharmaceutical industry
- Proven track record of successful regulatory submissions and product approvals
- 5 years active management of personnel with demonstrated listening, coaching, and feedback skills




- Strong performance orientation with ability to motivate and coach others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Advanced understanding of statistics and mathematical concepts

Compensation and Benefits

This key management position earns a competitive salary of $150,000/year DOE. The company also offers a management-level incentive opportunity plus a comprehensive benefits plan including RRSP match, health benefits, and more.

About Grasslands Recruitment Specialists

We are a recruiting company that has been connecting Canadian agriculture since 1996. We provide specialized recruiting services for our clients and focus on finding the best candidate opportunities for career seekers. We are not algorithms; we are people helping people.

About Our Client

The animal health company we are partnered with is Canadian-owned and operated, nationally recognized, and a leader in medicated feed additives for production livestock, aquaculture, and companion animals. For over three decades, they have supplied feed mills, veterinarians, and producers with the products they require to improve and maintain animal health. They offer a broad product range and provide total solutions including current information,



exceptional service, quality products, and a focus on safety, effectiveness, and traceability.

The company emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and a positive work environment, offering excellent advantages and flexibility. They have a reputation for knowledgeable staff and long-term relationships with customers and partners.

Day in the Life

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY, R&D; - ANIMAL HEALTH PHARMA

Reporting to the CEO, the Director leads the Regulatory and R&D; teams and is responsible for implementing regulatory strategies for market access and compliance, and for guiding in-house R&D; programs, including preclinical and clinical study design and execution.

Application

Ready to move forward? We have a quick and easy application process. If you feel you are right for this senior regulatory management position, please click on APPLY and follow the self-serve application process or email your resume to [email protected]. Questions may be addressed in confidence to Mike Bachner at 1-(phone hidden).

Individuals who hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency need only apply. While we welcome interest, only candidates closely aligned with the ideal profile will be contacted. Grasslands Recruitment Specialists does not use AI in our hiring or decision-making processes.

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