Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology



Cephalon is an international biopharmaceutical company poised for a new level of growth, with an expanded international presence, a diverse product portfolio, and medications with even greater therapeutic potential. The business is focused on therapeutic areas where our knowledge is deepest: disorders of the central nervous system, pain, cancer and addiction.

From researching target molecules to advancing late-stage compounds, Cephalon is contributing to scientific understanding while preparing a new portfolio of therapies. We apply our insights from years of early investigations of neurodegenerative disease to developing a broad pipeline of new cancer therapies, where our knowledge of cell survival can have profound impact.



General Description

 

To implement the use of current science in Pharmacokinetics, PKIPD, Biomarkers (biochemical, physiological and imaging) / efficacy surrogates and technologies in clinical trials to optimize the drug development process.



 

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required

 

· MD, PharmD or PhD degree with experience in clinical pharmacology.  Experience in a relevant medical discipline such as psychiatry, neurology or oncology is desirable.

· Thorough knowledge of current clinical and scientific literature related to disease mechanisms and biomarkers in a therapeutic area.

· Record of publication.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary.  Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.

Idenify and evaluate the potential application of Pharmacokinetics, PKIPD and biomarkers (biochemical, physiological and imaging)/ efficacy and surrogates in clinical trials conducted in Phase I through Phase IV.Responsible for development of protocols for studies that include Pharmacokinetics, PKIPD and biomarker activities in Clinical Pharmacology / Clinical Research (Phase I through Phase IV). Act as an advisor to project and tactical teams by recommending strategies and applications for clinical trials. Assume primary responsibility for review of the published literature as well as other sources of information to provide timely written summaries and critical evaluations of advances in targeted disease in their designated therapeutic area.  Summaries will include comprehensive review of the published literature implicating the molecular target, downstream pathway(s), MOA and potential efficacy biomarkers (biochemical, physiological and imaging) for compounds in development to ensure appropriate evaluation of Pharmcokinetic / Pharmacodynamic relationships. Participate in assessing current in-house and out-licensed Pharmacokinetic / Pharmacodynamic models for ongoing clinical trials.

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