Sr. Scientific Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Neurocrine Biosciences; Allschwil; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Neurocrine Biosciences in Allschwil, Switzerland is seeking a PhD-level Clinical Pharmacology expert to develop strategies for various Therapeutic Areas. This role involves overseeing pharmacokinetic activities, advising senior management, and providing expertise in regulatory submissions. Candidates should have substantial experience in drug development and a strong track record in clinical pharmacology. Joining Neurocrine means contributing to pioneering treatments for neurological disorders while ensuring regulatory and clinical excellence.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or PharmD with 10+ years of drug development experience.
• Master's with 13+ years in related field.
• Bachelor's with 15+ years of relevant experience.

Aufgaben

• Develops Clinical Pharmacology strategies for Therapeutic Areas.
• Oversees pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic activities.
• Represents clients in meetings with health authorities.

Kenntnisse

Pharmacology expertise

Drug development experience

Regulatory science knowledge

Mentoring skills

Problem analysis

Leadership abilities

Knowledge of in silico modeling

Ausbildung

PhD in pharmacology or pharmacokinetics

Master's in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor's in chemistry or life sciences

Jobbeschreibung

About Neurocrine Biosciences

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience‑focused, biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing life‑changing treatments for patients with under‑addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company’s portfolio includes FDA‑approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington’s disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, and a robust pipeline across core therapeutic areas. ( *in collaboration with AbbVie )

About The Role

Develops overall Clinical Pharmacology scientific strategies for assigned Therapeutic Areas (TA) and contributes to the broader functional strategy. Oversees all aspects of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic activities for Neurocrine’s clinical development compounds. Key member of clinical protocol development at all stages and ensures appropriate assessment of Clinical Pharmacology endpoints. Represents Preclinical Development as expert to multidisciplinary project teams for assigned TA/Program, advises Senior Technical Leadership and Executive Management and regularly interfaces with internal and external colleagues to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of Clinical Pharmacology findings.

Your Contributions

• Develops Clinical Pharmacology and quantitative program strategies for assigned TAs that enable development and regulatory decisions
• Provides small and/or large molecule clinical pharmacology expertise to cross‑functional project teams and support for the preparation of regulatory submissions
• Develops new innovative and impactful clinical pharmacology approaches to processes and drug development strategies
• Leverages quantitative modelling and simulation tools to answer development questions and to design and inform clinical trial designs and clinical development strategy
• Represents clients at meetings and advisory hearings with global health authorities as a subject matter expert
• Collaborates in teams both internally and externally as a strategic advisor on regulatory, clinical development, clinical pharmacology, and other development issues
• Contributes to training and mentoring for staff, develops junior staff for broader functional roles
• Writes and compiles reports and other documents summarizing recommendations
• Involvement in program committees, workshops, and other professional organization meetings/sessions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• PhD in pharmacology or pharmacokinetics, or in a related scientific discipline or PharmD AND PhD in pharmacology or pharmacokinetics, or in a related scientific discipline or PharmD and 10+ years of drug development experience including clinical pharmacology and regulatory science expertise in the pharmaceutical industry OR
• Master's in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences or closely related discipline AND Master's in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences or closely related discipline and 13+ years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor's in chemistry, life sciences or closely related discipline AND 15+ years of relevant experience
• Recognized Internal thought leader and deep expertise in a discipline
• Requires broad, deep and comprehensive expertise in leading‑edge theories and techniques for functional area
• Applies ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution in complicated and/or novel situations
• Influences internal/external business and/or industry issues that have an impact on Neurocrine
• Strong mentoring skills and leadership abilities supervise lower levels and/or leads indirect teams
• Proven ability to translate strategy into tactical plans and drive outcomes
• Capable of assembling a multidisciplinary team to execute the components of clinical pharmacology program
• Exemplary scientist, innovator, drug hunter/developer, expertise in several areas, expert in current area. Exhibits learning agility
• Extensive knowledge of managing clinical Contract Research Organizations
• Proven track record in preparation of INDs, CTAs, NDAs, and MAAs as well as successful results from the filings
• Expert knowledge of in silico modeling and simulation tools
• Demonstrated knowledge on current regulatory guidance’s
• Ability to develop scientific insights from highly complex data sets; extensive knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data interpretation for clinical development compounds
• Recognized as an internal thought leader with extensive technical and business expertise within a strategic organization

Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.