DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
San Francisco, California / $200000 - $220000
INFO
$200000 - $220000
LOCATION
San Francisco, California
Permanent
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
BAY AREA - HYBRID 2-3 DAYS IN OFFICE
$200,000-$220,000
ROLE:
As a Director of Clinical Pharmacology, you will be responsible for leading and executing the clinical pharmacology strategy across various phases of drug development to support successful regulatory filings and marketing approval. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and deep expertise in clinical pharmacology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide strategic direction and leadership to clinical pharmacology activities across the drug development programs.
* Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders, including clinical development, biostatistics, translational medicine, and regulatory affairs, to ensure seamless execution of the clinical pharmacology programs.
* Manage external vendors and partners, including clinical research organizations (CROs) and academic institutions, as needed to support clinical pharmacology activities.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical pharmacology and drug development.
* Develop clinical pharmacology study protocols and oversee the conduct of clinical pharmacology studies, including pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and drug-drug interaction studies.
* Design, analyze and interpret clinical pharmacology trials and integrate data into development plans.
* Generate and/or review clinical pharmacology reports, including study reports, clinical pharmacology sections of investigational new drug applications (INDs), and new drug applications (NDAs).
* Collaborate with clinical development teams to implement appropriate drug-drug interaction strategies.
* Communicate clinical pharmacology results and implications in a clear and concise manner to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, partners, and senior leadership.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
* Advanced degree (PhD or PharmD) in clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, or related field with at least 10 years of experience in clinical pharmacology.
* Demonstrated experience in leading clinical pharmacology programs and teams across various phases of drug development.
* Strong analytical skills with experience in designing, analyzing, and interpreting clinical pharmacology trials.
* In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements related to clinical pharmacology and drug development, including IND and NDA filings.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Experience in managing external vendors, CROs, and academic institutions.
* Previous experience in oncology or hematology indications is a plus.
CONTACT
Ashley Biscailuz
Recruitment Consultant
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