Melissa Fallers
New Castle,DE
Summary
Senior toxicology professional with extensive experience in in vivo studies, pharmacokinetics support, GLP compliance, and laboratory leadership. Proven background as Study Director and associate with hands-on expertise in rodent dosing, sample collection, necropsy, data review, and staff training. Strong collaborator with a track record of improving training programs, supporting cross-functional studies, and maintaining high-quality scientific and regulatory standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Supervisor – Developmental, Reproductive, and General Toxicology
Corteva Agriscience
10.2025 - Current
- - Supervise and lead a team of 10 laboratory technicians supporting in vivo toxicology studies
- - Refined laboratory training programs to improve technical competency and onboarding efficiency
- - Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and development feedback
- - Oversee study-related activities including scheduling, workflow coordination, and resource planning
- - Ensure compliance with SOPs, GLP requirements, and study documentation standards
- - Support blood collection, dosing, sample collection, and necropsy activities as needed
- - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues during study conduct
Project Coordinator
Corteva Agriscience
05.2023 - 10.2025
- - Coordinated multiple scientific projects from initiation through completion
- - Liaised between departments to support study scheduling and cross-functional communication
- - Tracked project hours, expenses, and deliverables to support timelines and budgets
- - Maintained databases and analyzed project performance data for continuous improvement
GLP QA Auditor
Corteva Agriscience
01.2021 - 01.2023
- - Conducted GLP audits of in vivo toxicology studies and supporting documentation
- - Prepared audit reports, working papers, and compliance findings
- - Supported global GLP training initiatives and CRO audits
Staff Toxicologist
Corteva Agriscience
01.2016 - 01.2019
- - Served as Study Director for GLP acute and repeated-dose oral toxicity studies
- - Planned, monitored, and interpreted in vivo toxicology studies
- - Prepared study protocols, reports, and regulatory documentation
Associate Scientist
DuPont Haskell Global Centers
01.2005 - 01.2016
- - Conducted acute, developmental, and reproductive toxicology studies in rodent models
- - Performed dosing via oral, dermal, IV, IP, SQ, and IM routes, collected clinical observations, body weight, and food consumption data
- - Proficient in Provantis for GLP study data entry, data review, and reporting
- - Conducted necropsy support and biological sample collection
- - Assisted with onboarding and training of new laboratory staff
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of Delaware
Newark, DE01-1999
Skills
- In Vivo Toxicology
- Rodent Handling & Procedures
- Study Leadership
- Pharmacokinetics Support
- GLP & Regulatory Compliance
- Data Collection & QC
- Training & Mentorship
- Laboratory Operations
- Provantis
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Technical Supervisor – Developmental, Reproductive, and General Toxicology
Corteva Agriscience
10.2025 - Current
Project Coordinator
Corteva Agriscience
05.2023 - 10.2025
GLP QA Auditor
Corteva Agriscience
01.2021 - 01.2023
Staff Toxicologist
Corteva Agriscience
01.2016 - 01.2019
Associate Scientist
DuPont Haskell Global Centers
01.2005 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biological Sciences
University of Delaware