Title:  BBRC - General Manager - Veterinary Science

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.