Neurocrine Biosciences seeks an Executive Director, DMPK to lead the Preclinical Pharmacokinetics function within the Preclinical Development organization. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure clinical candidates with acceptable drug development characteristics are identified and developed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in chemistry, life sciences or closely related discipline and 17+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience, with extensive management experience.
- Experience in managing preclinical Contract Research Organizations.
- Experience managing preclinical scientists and preparation of INDs, CTDs, NDAs, and MAAs.
- Experience with silico modeling and simulation tools is beneficial
- PhD in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or closely related discipline or PharmD and 12+ years of similar experience noted above
- Demonstrated leadership of a Preclinical Pharmacokinetic function
- Extensive experience in managing preclinical Contract Research Organizations
- Excellent knowledge of preparation of INDs, CTAs, NDAs, and MAAs
- Working knowledge of in silico modeling and simulation tools
- Proactive, innovative, with good problem-solving skills
- Knowledgeable of and current on regulatory guidance
- Acts as a 'trusted advisor' across the company and may be recognized as an external expert
- Provides strategy, vision and direction regarding issues that may have company-wide impact
- Requires in-depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and the company's goals
- Possesses industry-leading knowledge
- Ability to work strategically in a cross functional team and matrix environment
- Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, employee development skills
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence others with or without authority at all levels of the organization
Benefits
- Retirement savings plan (with company match)
- Paid vacation
- Holiday and personal days
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
- Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
