Associate Director/ Senior Principal Scientist in PK Science

ZipRecruiter; Dalkeith; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to join their dynamic team in the Immunology Therapeutic Area. This hybrid role requires a minimum of three days on-site in London, where you will lead biologics projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will analyze PK/PD data, author key regulatory documents, and contribute to the visibility of the organization. This role is perfect for someone with a PhD, MD, or PharmD in life sciences and a strong background in clinical pharmacology. Join a mission-driven team committed to reimagining medicine and improving lives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in drug development focused on biologics.
• Strong background in clinical pharmacology and PK analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead PKS strategy for compound progression and development.
• Analyze and present PK/PD/IG data to project teams.
• Author key clinical and regulatory documents.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability to changing environments

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in life sciences/healthcare

MD or PharmD

Tools

Phoenix software

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Novartis, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Summary: 50+ projects are being supported in the Immunology Therapeutic Area within the PK Sciences department. We provide PK and PK/PD strategies from early discovery all the way through to registration and beyond. More than half of this portfolio represents biologics projects spanning from classical monoclonal antibodies to complex biologics constructs and extending to T-cell therapies, including CAR-T cell modalities and T-cell engagers. Since our portfolio is growing, our Team likes to expand by adding an experienced Team member who will drive our biologics projects.

Your Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Independently represents PK Sciences as a core member of discovery, translational and global project teams and leads a PKS sub-team to define PKS strategy for compound progression and development.
2. Analyze and interpret PK/PD/IG data generated during discovery, early and full development; present results to the program.
3. Proactively identifies potential project hurdles, provides solutions and contributes to contingency plans.
4. Independently authors and contributes to key clinical and regulatory documents including, but not limited to: clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, modeling reports, investigator brochures, IND/IMPDs and NDAs within agreed timelines, and meeting all regulatory requirements.
5. Publishes internally or externally as main contributor to enhance Novartis and PK Sciences visibility.

Please note this is a hybrid role - there is a requirement of a minimum of three days on site in the London office per week or twelve days a month.

We are unable to offer permit sponsorship for this role.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Ability to work in and adapt to a changing scientific & regulatory environment.
• A strong team player, demonstrating excellent communication skills and with experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• A curious mind and a genuine interest in collaborative interactions across disciplines.
• PhD, MD or PharmD in life sciences/healthcare with a focus on biologics therapies.
• Credible background and in-depth expertise in clinical pharmacology with significant (5+ years) drug development experience focused on biological drug candidates (all modalities).
• Up-to-date background on state-of-the-art scientific and regulatory aspects of biologics drug development.
• Experience with standard PK analysis software (Phoenix) and understanding of applications of M&S techniques.

Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!

You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.

Commitment to Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility & Accommodation: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.