Assoc Dir
3 months ago
JOB SUMMARY:
The successful candidate will act as the bioanalytical clinical PK representative across multiple oncology projects at the discovery and IND-enabling stages of development. The individual will provide support to fast-paced cross-functional teams in the design, execution, analysis, reporting and troubleshooting of DMPK assays and assay data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, execute and troubleshoot clinical pharmacology studies with CROs to support internal discovery groups
- Analyze, interpret, report and present DMPK/ADME data at internal program meetings
- Identify and maintain close relationships with CROs that conduct a range of in silico, in vitro and in vivo studies.
- Perform pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling and simulation using software such as WinNonlin or R.
- Provide oversight for DMPK/clinical pharmacology-related sample management activities including management of BA CROs.
- Contribute to the preparation of bioanalytical sections of IND/BLA documents
- Attend project meetings and manage timelines for coordinating BA and CRO work
- Responsible for review and approval of data/report from both BA and CRO labs in coordination with the CRO BA PI and PM.
- Lead scientific review and provide instructions on bioanalysis at CROs to provide quality data/reports within specified timelines
- Supervise, manage, and strategic planning on objectives and prioritization with BA CROs to deliver robust and reliable bioanalytical assays
- Independently perform PK/PD analysis, IVIVCs, DDI risk assessments, human dose projections
- Contribute to authoring, editing and review of documents for regulatory submissions
- Independently manage workload and expectations according to company portfolio priorities
- Other duties and projects as assigned
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- PhD in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, pharmaceutical sciences, analytical chemistry or closely related discipline with a minimum of 6 years experience in biotech/pharmaceutical field or MS with 8 to 12 years of experience in leading and managing a bioanalytical function within a corporate setting
- Extensive understanding of DMPK/ADME concepts and application in drug development settings, including but not limited to IVIVC, DDI risks, PK/PD assessment, dose projections, etc.
- Ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams consisting of project management, medicinal chemists, biologists, pharmacologists, toxicologists, regulatory, and clinical
- Proactive, innovative, superb problem solving skills and willingness to improve upon existing strategies.
- In-depth knowledge of bioanalytical methods to assess PK and disposition of small molecules
- This candidate should be a driver of innovative scientific research and development on bioanalysis
- Experience in writing and reviewing validation/bioanalytical reports for regulatory filing
- In-depth knowledge of ICH and health authority guidances
- Experience in providing DMPK support to regulatory teams, including co-authoring of documents, for INDs, CTAs, NDAs, beneficial but not required.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage CROs
- Proficient in using latest analysis and modeling software
- Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with the ability to stay organized across multiple projects
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