An executive search firm is seeking MD’s for positions in the pharmaceutical and biopharm industries. Currently, they have been selected to fill two opportunities of interest to physicians, including a Sr. Director of Clinical Pharmacology, Infectious Disease, for a Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical company in Philadelphia and a Medical Director of a Commercial Operations Group for the 6th largest BioPharma company in the world.
Medical Director, Medical Affairs
Guides Medical Science Liaison team in support of the US Sales and Marketing organizations. Acts as medical consultant on pre-marketing and post-approval issues for specific products in the US product portfolio. Responsible for design and implementation of clinical projects for late stage investigational and marketed products, and dissemination of product-related information to scientific/medical community. Manages external Medical Science Liaison team, to provide support to US marketing and sales by insuring Medical Science Liaison professionals are contributing to company objectives to their full capacity. Oversees strategy for the development of Phase IIIb/IV clinical trials, including interfacing with community though leaders, protocol design and evaluations, in specific therapeutic areas assigned. Drives projects to completion within budget, and resolves issues within a working group when necessary.
Education: MD, PharmD or PhD in an relevant scientific/medical discipline.
Experience:
Five years pharmaceutical/biotherapeutics industry experience, preferably experience in Immunology, or in another medical sub-specialty relevant to company product lines. Experience in conducting Phase IV clinical programs highly desirable, with demonstrated record of relating study results and knowledge of immunology/hematology to industry-specific applications. Some management experience desirable.
Sr. Director of Clinical Pharmacology, Infectious Disease
As the Sr. Director-MD you will lead and manage clinical pharmacology staff assigned to them to accomplish the goals and requirements of the organization. Set priorities and allocate resources for the clinical pharmacology team members. Provide mentorship and leadership to staff and is responsible for their career development. May perform or appropriately delegate the activities listed: develop and implement the clinical pharmacology portion of the global clinical strategy. Includes the integration of pre-clinical findings; protocol design, budget, and execution; and presentation at intra- and inter-departmental meetings. Effectively communicates the Clinical Pharmacology plans and results to the organization and health authorities. Interfaces with interdisciplinary project teams, representing and providing leadership for pharmacology and medical expertise throughout product lifecycle. Serves as medical monitor, responsible for the safety monitoring of clinical trials, and as medical expert for Phase I studies, managing the process from protocol development through individual study report and integrated regulatory documentation. Co-leads the Early Clinical Science Team for compounds to which they are assigned. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Translational Medicine and Biomarker strategy. Interfaces with external medical experts and investigators to support compound development. Critically evaluates relevant scientific information both from studies conducted and the literature. Works on initiatives and process improvement projects within and across departments. May represent the interests of EDCP at cross-functional meetings such as SOP reviews.
This position requires an MD with a valid medical license. Fellowship training or significant experience in Infectious Diseases is highly desirable. Training in Good Clinical Practice, SOP’s, relevant software applications and clinical monitoring is helpful. Prior experience in clinical research design/implementation of protocols, review/interpretation of data is required. Must demonstrate knowledge of the clinical development process and have direct clinical research and managerial experience. Knowledge of clinical trial management, data management, and drug development process. A detailed understanding of human pharmacology, biochemical medicine and the relevance of pharmacodynamic/clinical endpoints that underlie the action of the drug(s) being developed.
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