Vertex · 4 hours ago
Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$232K/yr - $348K/yr
15+ years expVertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology will serve as a Disease Area leader for Clinical Pharmacology, managing scientific functions and coordinating activities in collaboration with other leaders to shape innovative clinical development plans.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Defines the scientific direction and directs the execution of clinical pharmacology plans for Disease Area programs
Provides strategic operational leadership to the Clinical Pharmacology function in collaboration with the other Disease Area Leaders
Manages a group of Clinical Pharmacologists at Director-level and below to set strategy, develop and execute Clinical Pharmacology plans and studies for Disease Area programs
Directs Clinical Pharmacology efforts for small molecule and novel modality programs, such as gene editing, gene therapy, and cell therapy, in the Disease Area
As a people manager within the organization, may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or Pharm D (or equivalent degree) in pharmacokinetics, pharmacometrics, clinical pharmacology or translational development and 15+ years of relevant post-doctoral employment experience, or
Masters Degree (or equivalent degree) in pharmacokinetics, pharmacometrics, clinical pharmacology or translational development and 20+ years of relevant employment experience, or
Typically requires 5 years of supervisory/management experience
Experience designing clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics components of filing packages and associated clinical studies
Experience with regulatory agency interactions including written responses and IND packages
Experience with End of Phase 2 and NDA/MAA regulatory
Support of drug development programs in all Phases including life-cycle management
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Superior communication skills
Ability to solve complex problems while working in a matrix environment
Academic or clinical postdoctoral training with significant publication history
Benefits
Annual bonus
Annual equity awards
Overtime pay
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off
Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
Generous commuting subsidy
Matching charitable donations
401(k)
Company
Vertex
Vendor intelligence that combs through your supplier, manufacturer, logistics data to detect where you're leaving money on the table.
2-10 employees
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