Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Sr. Director, Clinical PharmacologyReports to: SVP, Clinical DevelopmentLocation: US - RemotePosition Overview:As Company continues to advance the development of our broad portfolio, we are seeking a highly motivated scientist to be responsible for designing clinical studies and performing, interpreting, and reporting Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) results.This individual will provide support in characterizing the clinical pharmacology profile of assets developed by Company as part of the overall pipeline. Specifically, the incumbent will support the pipeline by constructing, validating, and implementing disease, placebo, exposure response, and appropriate PK/PD models to evaluate risk/benefit and facilitate drug development decisions. Based on experience, this position could serve as a Clinical Pharmacology representative on study and project teams and will contribute to the planning, implementation and organization of regulatory filings along with presentation of PK/PD data to internal cross-functional teams and external collaborators. This position will report to the SVP of Clinical Development.Responsibilities:The successful candidate must be able to perform each of the following satisfactorily:Oversee and support a portfolio of clinical assetsDesign Phase I studies and collaborate with clinical teams (e.g. Clinical Operations, Research Bioanalytical scientists, Biometrics, and Clinical Development) to select the most appropriate PK sampling strategy for Phase II-III studiesPerform, supervise, and report PK and PK/PD analyses for Company assets as they progress through clinical developmentCapable of integrating pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and safety data from multiple sources to optimize dosing for patient populations across the development continuum will be essentialInteract with scientists, medical directors, and Technical Operations /Regulatory Affairs personnel for the timely completion of clinical studies and regulatory filingsParticipate in multi-disciplinary study teams and represent the function on project teamsContribute to protocol sections, analysis plans, study reports as well as regulatory documents (INDs, CTAs, NDAs, MAAs and Investigator's Brochure)Maintain and enhance technical and drug development expertise (e.g., training courses, external meeting attendance)Understand the legal and compliance environment and drive collaboration with the Legal and Compliance teamRepresent the Company Values in all interactions across all functions by supporting a team approach to focus on our patients and customers as our top prioritiesRequirements:Education and Experience:Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics or PharmD with 12+ years of industry or equivalent experience in Clinical Pharmacology or similar backgroundStrong theoretical background and hands-on experience interpreting non-clinical and clinical dose-response and PK/PD data to inform clinical study designs and drug development decision-making is requiredNeuroscience background strongly preferredProficiency with analysis software (e.g., WinNonlin, Phoenix NLME, NONMEM, or other commonly used platforms) strongly preferredPrior experience in PK, PK/PD, and ADA of large molecules and/or vaccine therapeutics is preferredKnowledge and experience with regulatory guidance related to clinical pharmacologyCompetencies and Attributes:Demonstrated leadership to drive results that are needed to achieve company objectives in accord with Company's culture and values – courageous, imaginative, selfless and joyfulAbility to lead and work with others in a positive and collaborative mannerProven ability to work independently, proactively, and effectivelyExcellent oral and written communication skills and a proven track record of working effectively in a dynamic, integrated, team-oriented settingLearning agility and'scalability' to take on increasing responsibility as Company growsUnderstanding the legal and compliance environmentAbility to have fun and thrive in a growing, diverse and inclusive work environment