Client Services Representative 1

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Job description

For 70 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

We are seeking a Client Services Representative 1 for Safety Assessment Group site locatedin Ashland, OH.

Perform support functions for department management and staff in the preparation and coordination of study proposals, prices and Letters of Payment Authorization. Provide tactical support for assigned site-specific service areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare general information and bid and proposal packages, from generic letters to full proposal responses.
• Use provided information to create scope of work sections for inclusion in Letters of Payment Authorization (LOPAs).
• Prepare and track LOPAs and Amended Letters of Payment Authorization.
• Assist in coordination of proposals/business plans for the Global Sales and Strategic Account teams.
• Assist with updating and maintaining applicable databases.
• Create and maintain department files.
• Coordinate logistics for client site visits including facility tours, room accommodations, airlines, ground transportation, conference rooms, catering, meal reservations, and agendas as necessary.
• Assist in coordination of scientific staff travel to sponsors.
• Assist with the preparation of marketing and client services presentations.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent in science, business or marketing related discipline. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years customer service or related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and expeinece listed above.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Organizational skills and attention to detail required. Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

About Safety Assessment
Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to . This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Nearest Major Market: Cleveland
Nearest Secondary Market: Mansfield
Job Segment: Toxicology, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Biology, Laboratory, Science

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