Description

393240BR

Associate Director, PK Sciences

USA

About the role

About the role:

Position will be on-site in Cambridge, MA and will not have the ability to be located remotely.

In the role of Associate Director in PK Sciences you will provide ADME /PK/PKPD project support to the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area contributing to projects from Discovery to IND filing and First-in-Human studies and beyond. In this unique role you will collaborate and partner with PK Sciences functions including in vitro and in vivo ADME, biotransformation, bioanalytics and modeling & simulation and represent the PK Sciences organization within project teams.

Your Key Responsibilities:
- Support teams in developing the strategy for, and coordinate the implementation of, the characterization and selection of lead compounds and drug candidates with favorable PK/ADME properties, elucidate PK/PD relationships driving efficacy/safety and contribute to human PK prediction and dose and regimen selection.
- Provide matrixed leadership across the organization to align and influence across the cross-functional team to identify and mitigate key project issues related to the pharmacokinetic sciences [PKS] discipline (PK, PK/PD, metabolism and clinical pharmacology).
- Proactively contribute to develop candidate drug products from early discovery and beyond, providing expert pharmacokinetic / drug metabolism and clinical pharmacology input.
- Be responsible for the PK, PK/PD and M&S component of study protocols, reports, project summaries and development plans, and author pharmacokinetic/clinical pharmacology/biopharmaceutics sections of IND/IMPDs within agreed timelines and which meet regulatory requirements as well as prepare appropriate responses to Health Authority questions (globally).
- Oversee or perform PK and PK/PD analyses using a variety of tools and approaches and integrate, interpret and report data to project teams and other customers. Our organization further offers the opportunity to seamlessly gain exposure to different stages of development, different drug modalities and cross-train in multiple indications.

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Role Requirements

Essential Requirements:
* Ph.D. / Pharm.D. with relevant experience in clinical pharmacology, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics or a related biologic background.
* A minimum of 6 plus years in a drug discovery/early development function including 2 plus years of experience in a lead role overseeing ADME/DMPK strategy of compound development.
* Extensive and in-depth knowledge of pharmacokinetics including, drug metabolism and PK/PD evaluation, experience in working in project teams (preferably global) as well as sound awareness of recent developments in drug development and regulatory sciences.
* Proficient in the application of PK and PK/PD analysis with working knowledge of software such as WINNONLIN/Phoenix
* Hands-on project experience with low molecular weight drug discovery and development.
* Proven record as leader with good negotiation, organizational and project management skills.
* Strong coaching and mentoring skills desired.

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $151,200 - $226,800/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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Division

Biomedical Research

Business Unit

Translational Medicine

Work Location

Cambridge, MA

Company/Legal Entity

NIBRI

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No