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Director, Clinical Pharmacology Lead

10 Nov. 24, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MD/B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science 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

Job Description: Director, Translational Medicine and Early Development (TMED) Lead

Position Overview

Location: 100% Remote (US-based)
Job Type: Regular
Travel Requirements: Must meet applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including vaccination prerequisites.
Relocation: Not provided.
Salary Range (US): $150,600 – $256,300 annually
Reports To: Senior Leadership

The Director, Translational Medicine and Early Development (TMED) Lead, will oversee early clinical and translational medicine strategies for Organon's development portfolio. This includes phase 1 to 2a study design, execution, and reporting, while ensuring adherence to scientific rigor and regulatory standards.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration to create integrated Early Development Plans (EDPs) that incorporate clinical pharmacology principles, biomarker strategies, and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling to optimize drug development efficiency.


Key Responsibilities

  1. Strategic Development & Oversight

    • Develop and implement EDPs for assets from first-in-human to Phase 2a.
    • Optimize dose selection and program efficiency via biomarker strategies and PK/PD modeling.
    • Represent TMED in Asset Development Teams (ADTs) for drug candidates, late-stage plans, or lifecycle management (LCM).
  2. Clinical Study Management

    • Design, execute, analyze, and interpret TMED studies.
    • Collaborate with TMED Operations Leads, biostatisticians, and external vendors (CROs, bioanalytical/modeling vendors) for successful study execution.
    • Serve as medical monitor or study director for early clinical trials.
  3. Regulatory Submissions

    • Author modules 2.7.1, 2.7.2, and contribute to 2.7.3, 2.7.4, 2.5, and labeling for submissions.
    • Develop Investigator Brochures, IND subsections, briefing books, and agency responses.
    • Engage with regulators during meetings as needed.
  4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Work closely with internal teams (preclinical, data science, regulatory, CMC, clinical operations).
    • Participate in governance, sub-team, and scientific meetings.
    • Ensure data integrity and quality in all deliverables.
  5. Scientific Communication

    • Present TMED strategies and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
    • Contribute to scientific publications, events, and conferences.

Qualifications

Education & Training:

  • MD or PharmD (post-doctoral fellowship preferred); clinical training desired.
  • Board certification in clinical pharmacology is a plus.

Experience:

  • Minimum 4 years in pharmaceutical/biotech industry with early clinical development, translational medicine, or clinical pharmacology focus.
  • Industry-sponsored post-doctoral fellowship strongly preferred (for PharmD candidates).
  • Experience in Women’s Health is strongly preferred.

Technical Expertise:

  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Drug development, clinical pharmacology, and PK/PD modeling.
    • Biomarkers, pharmacometrics, drug metabolism, exposure-response assessments.
    • Regulatory guidelines (GCP, ICH) and clinical pharmacology standards.
  • Functional proficiency in software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Skills:

  • Exceptional technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective collaborator with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong data interpretation and presentation capabilities.
  • Proven track record of functional representation in product development teams.

Company Overview

Organon is a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on delivering innovative solutions in Women’s Health, biosimilars, and a diverse portfolio of trusted health solutions. Organon values diversity and equal opportunity, providing a supportive environment for career growth and development.

Employment Notes

  • Diversity Commitment: Organon is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity.
  • Search Firm Policy: Unsolicited CVs from search firms will not be considered without a pre-existing agreement.

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