Day One Biopharmaceuticals · 13 hours ago
Director, Clinical Pharmacology
Day One Biopharmaceuticals is focused on advancing innovative medicines for childhood and adult diseases. They are seeking a Director of Clinical Pharmacology to lead early-stage clinical programs, focusing on dose selection and optimization for antibody drug conjugates (ADC). The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background and a collaborative mindset to drive clinical pharmacology strategy and execution.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the Clin Pharm lead for one or more ADC programs within cross-functional team:
Lead dose selection and optimization in support of early-stage clinical development and decision-making; you are expected to be SME on dose selection and optimization
Provide clear and actionable recommendations to the cross-functional team by review, analysis, and interpretation of PK, PD, and exposure-response data; you are expected to be the primary expert on your data and prepared to discuss it confidently and accurately at any time
Drive clinical pharmacology strategy and execution with direct accountability for data integrity and scientific interpretation
Translate cross-functional questions into clear, actionable Clin Pharm objectives with defined scopes of work and timelines
Author and maintain a comprehensive Clinical Pharmacology Plan, ensuring timely execution of deliverables
Author or co-author, and critically review key program documents including Investigator’s brochure, clinical trial protocols, study reports, and regulatory submission documents
Collaborate with Medical Affairs to support scientific communications, including abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for conferences and peer-reviewed publications
Respond to clinical pharmacology-related inquiries from medical monitors, investigators, and cross-functional stakeholders
Lead clinical pharmacology input and strategy for regulatory interactions, including written responses and meetings with Health Authority
Oversee external vendors: monitor vendor performance to ensure alignment with scientific and operational expectations and provide timely, constructive feedback to support high-quality deliverables and effective collaboration
May serve as a strategic leader for the clinical program:
Identify and proactively resolve issues that may impact the programs execution (e.g., data quality or timelines)
Influence program direction using integrated scientific, clinical, and business insights
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior colleagues or contractors, including effective delegation, professional development, and performance support
Qualification
Required
PhD, PharmD, or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, or related discipline
10+ years of industry experience in clinical pharmacology, with a strong preference for hands-on experience in ADC program
Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and collaborative environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex scientific and clinical concepts to diverse audiences
Demonstrated strategic thinking coupled with strong attention to detail and operational execution
Company
Day One Biopharmaceuticals
Day One Biopharmaceuticals develops targeted therapies to treat people with life-threatening diseases.
Funding
Current Stage
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RA Capital Management
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