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Director, Clinical Pharmacology

8+ years
Not Disclosed
10 March 21, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: PhD/PharmD/MS Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Director, Clinical Pharmacology
Location: South San Francisco, CA (On-site, at least 4 days per week)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company:

Our client, a pioneering biotech company committed to advancing human healthspan, seeks a Director, Clinical Pharmacology to join their innovative team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the translation of groundbreaking preclinical discoveries into clinical development, shaping the future of therapies for aging-related conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and represent the Clinical Pharmacology function in cross-functional teams to design and execute early clinical development plans.
  • Develop and oversee Clinical Pharmacology strategies, including first-in-human protocols to evaluate safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and other key studies (ADME, DDI, TQT, renal and hepatic impairment).
  • Contribute to experimental medicine studies for proof-of-mechanism in aging and age-related diseases.
  • Play a central role in dose selection strategies for Phase 2 studies.
  • Author and review clinical protocols, study reports, investigational brochures, regulatory submissions (IND/CTAs), and statistical analysis plans.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Research, Biomarkers, Regulatory Affairs, etc.) and external partners (CROs, study vendors) to drive project success.
  • Train CROs and study site personnel on protocols and address protocol-related queries.
  • Evaluate and oversee CROs and vendors to ensure study quality.

What You Have:

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MS) in a field relevant to pharmaceutical development.
  • Expertise in Modeling and Simulation (preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in early clinical drug development with strong proficiency in first-in-human, ADME, DDI, and TQT studies.
  • Hands-on experience in Phase 0 through Phase 2 trial methodology and clinical trial deliverables.
  • In-depth knowledge of pharmacokinetics and clinical pharmacology, including managing CROs or development partners.
  • Familiarity with ICH GCP guidelines, FDA, and EMA regulations.
  • Exceptional communication skills, leadership abilities, and a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Commitment to being onsite at least 4 days per week.