Clinical Pharmacologist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Clinical Pharmacologist to contribute to drug development programs. The role focuses on ADME/PK/PD, dose selection, and interpretation of clinical pharmacology data in a hybrid work setting.

You will design and oversee Phase I and bioequivalence studies, collaborate with teams, and support regulatory submissions while staying current with scientific literature and advances in the field.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in clinical pharmacology within the pharmaceutical industry or academic research.
• Strong understanding of PK/PD principles and modeling/simulation techniques.
• Experience with regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, NDA) related to clinical pharmacology.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities for a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee clinical pharmacology studies, including Phase I trials and bioequivalence studies.
• Analyze and interpret pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) data.
• Contribute to the development of clinical study reports (CSRs) and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with project teams to define optimal dosing regimens and therapeutic strategies.
• Provide scientific expertise on drug metabolism, drug interactions, and special population studies.
• Stay current with advancements in clinical pharmacology and relevant scientific literature.

Skills

PK/PD principles

Regulatory submissions experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

MD/PhD in Pharmacology or related field

Tools

PK/PD modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacologist to contribute to their drug development programs based in Bloemfontein. This role focuses on the study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted (ADME) in humans, as well as their effects and mechanisms of action. You will play a critical part in designing and interpreting clinical pharmacology studies, contributing to dose selection and optimization for new therapeutic agents. This hybrid position allows for flexible work arrangements while ensuring essential team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee clinical pharmacology studies, including Phase I trials and bioequivalence studies.
• Analyze and interpret pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) data.
• Contribute to the development of clinical study reports (CSRs) and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with project teams to define optimal dosing regimens and therapeutic strategies.
• Provide scientific expertise on drug metabolism, drug interactions, and special population studies.
• Stay current with advancements in clinical pharmacology and relevant scientific literature.

Requirements

• M.D. or Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in clinical pharmacology within the pharmaceutical industry or academic research.
• Strong understanding of PK/PD principles and modeling/simulation techniques.
• Experience with regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, NDA) related to clinical pharmacology.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities for a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

• Generous salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge drug development projects.
• Support for professional development and conference participation.
• Hybrid work model balancing remote flexibility with in-office synergy in Bloemfontein.
• Collaborative research environment focused on innovation.