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Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Location: Princeton, New Jersey
Job Code: 130-MC

The Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology will develop Phase I development plans for agents for treating vascular inflammation, including selection of relevant biomarkers and pharmacodynamic endpoints; will collaborate with the Research and Development group on compound selection; and will develop, lead and oversee execution of Phase I protocols from study start-up to final clinical study report or regulatory submission including study site selection, investigator meetings, CRF design and standardization, data management plan, study site start-up, patient recruitment, site regulatory documentation, data base lock, top line analysis, data interpretation, and medical writing. This individual will monitor, and report on protocol progress proactively, driving activities and next steps to prevent and / or address issues re study conduct, budget, resources and data quality; will oversee Contract Research Organizations and Bioanalytical Laboratories ensuring consistency across each program; oversee adverse event reporting and safety monitoring; and coordinate and develop briefing documents and reports for submission to regulatory agencies. The Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology also will participate in due diligence activities for potential in-licensing candidates. This position reports to the Vice President, Clinical Development.

Requirements:

  • PhD or PharmD with comprehensive knowledge of clinical pharmacology principles and PK / PD modeling
  • Experience successfully guiding the development of compounds from discovery through early development and through the clinical pharmacology plan. Expertise in cardiovascular drug development preferred, although not required
  • 10+ years of Phase I clinical trial experience: including single ascending does, multiple ascending dose, TQT, renal impairment, drug interaction, and food effect studies.
  • Experience overseeing and managing CROs and laboratories (at least 5 studies)
  • Prefer candidates with experience in 3-4 IND filings; 1-2 NDA filings
  • Scientific and analytic ability; ability to think strategically; and the ability to evaluate, interpret and present complex scientific data
  • Ability to work effectively in multifunctional teams

    Director, Clinical Operations – Phase I

    Location: Princeton, New Jersey
    Job Code: 130-MC

    The Director, Clinical Operations will lead and oversee execution of programs and Phase I protocols from study start up to final clinical study report or regulatory submission. This individual will develop, review and provide input into clinical protocol design and lead and drive all protocol-related activities including site selection, investigator meetings, case report form design and standardization, data management plan, patient recruitment, site regulatory documentation, data base lock, top line analysis and medical writing. This individual will monitor and report on protocol progress, proactively driving activities and next steps to prevent and/or address issues re study conduct, budget, resources and data quality. This individual will oversee Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and Bioanalytical Laboratories, ensuring consistency across programs and will have responsibility for all activities related to contract deliverables. This individual will provide appropriate training and will serve as operational point of contact for team members and CRO. This position will report to the Senior Director of Clinical Operations.

    Requirements:

  • MS or RN
  • 10+ years of Phase I clinical trial experience, including single ascending dose, multiple ascending dose, TQT, renal impairment, drug interaction, and food effect studies
  • Experience in cardiovascular drug development preferred, although not required
  • Experience overseeing and managing CROs and Bioanalytical Laboratories (at least 5 studies)
  • Project management training
  • Prefer candidates with experience in 3-4 IND filings; 1-2 NDA filings
  • Scientific and analytic ability; ability to think strategically; and the ability to evaluate, interpret and present complex scientific data
  • Ability to work effectively in multifunctional teams