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Associate Director, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (Phase 1/Clinical)

Job Description

Responsible for Preclinical and Clinical ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) and Pharmacokinetic deliverables across all of the therapeutic areas with a clear understanding of functional interdependencies and critical path activities. The Assoc. Director is an integral member of the project teams, represents the department and provides subject matter expertise, and strategically support the application of scientific and regulatory ADME, DDI, and Pharmacokinetic principles to the development of multiple drug products from preclinical candidate selection (pre-IND) through NDA filings and post-marketing commitments. In this role the candidate is expected to provide their scientific and technical expertise to design pre-clinical and clinical ADME/Pharmacokinetic studies, involving protocol development, the monitoring of external study activities, data review, interpretation and quality control, and successful finalization of reports and communicating study results. Another key role is to author bioanalytical content related to drug assay in regulatory submissions, and to respond to regulatory questions on preclinical and clinical bioanalytical and ADME/Pharmacokinetic data and interpretation.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Effectively representing the department in cross functional teams to ensure integration of modern pharmacokinetic principles in designing the toxicokinetic and clinical pharmacokinetic plans
  • Perform pharmacokinetic non-compartmental and compartmental analyses and provide sound interpretation of the pharmacokinetic results for toxicokinetics and Phase 1 studies
  • Bridging toxicokinetic findings and prediction of human pharmacokinetics applying appropriate approaches such as allometric scaling
  • Provide pharmacokinetic input and work collaboratively with study biostatisticians, medical writers, clinical trial managers, and representatives from Regulatory Affairs, in support of the phase I and proof of concept trials
  • Responsible for the preclinical and clinical pharmacokinetic-related section in documents, including drug metabolism, toxicology and clinical protocols, study reports; preclinical and clinical pharmacokinetic components of investigator brochures, and regulatory documents
  • Interacts effectively with members from various disciplines; serves as pharmacokinetic expert and liaises with partners on projects
  • Ensures an adequate follow-up of studies and project timelines.
  • Facilitate establishment of contracts with CRO's selected to perform bioanalytical analyses and manage budget, agreements, and timelines
  • Manage bioanalytical activities for multiple studies across several programs and therapeutic areas
  • Oversee assay development, validation, generation and completion of assay performance reports
  • Coordinate input into clinical study documents such as the protocol, lab manual, CRFs, and data and bioanalytical report deliverable timelines
  • Act as a subject matter expert at bioanalytical compliance and regulatory audits
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills

PhD, or PharmD in pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics, or biopharmaceutics or a related field. Targeting 8 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry working in pharmacokinetics, bioanalysis, and drug metabolism. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage the drug metabolism, preclinical and clinical pharmacokinetic components of multiple drug products in early phases of development
  • Demonstrated contemporary knowledge of international regulatory guidance pertaining to bioanalysis and ADME/Pharmacokinetics topics
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage pharmacokinetic aspects of regulatory agency interactions
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with internal staff and manage external bioanalytical vendors
  • Strong foundation in preclinical and clinical pharmacokinetics and a detailed understanding of non-clinical and clinical DMPK processes
  • A sound working knowledge of the cross-functional interfaces that are important for efficient drug development
  • A sound working knowledge of regulatory documentation requirements
  • Ability to present complex issues in oral and written form
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative and complete tasks to deadlines
  • Requires strong attention to detail in composing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, scheduling and meeting deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to work within and motivate cross-function teams
  • Ability to effectively present information to management, external contractors and employees at all levels of the organization

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently from remote locations. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Ability to travel independently, overnight, and after hours if required by travel schedule or business needs.

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In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.

Salary Range
$151,000-$189,200 USD

What we offer you (US-Based Employees):

  • Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
  • 15+ vacation days
  • 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
  • 10 days of paid sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition assistance

EEO Statement (US-Based Employees): Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply - especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn't exactly as we describe it here.

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