Associate Director , Pharmaceutical Development

About the Company

We are a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of human therapeutics to fill unmet medical needs. Our mission is to utilize our innovative technology to rapidly translate the functional modulation of human proteins into safe and effective medicines. We have a pipeline of small molecule clinical and pre-clinical drug candidates for the treatment of a wide range of human diseases including cardiovascular disorders, central nervous system disorders, type I/II diabetes, obesity, and oncology. We have built our product candidate portfolio through internal discovery. We are advancing our product candidates through in-house research and development efforts. In addition, we have strategic collaborations with leading pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies that have contributed to our portfolio of product candidates. We believe the quality and breadth of our product candidate pipeline, platform technology, scientific team and strategic collaborations will enable us to become a fully integrated pharmaceutical company.

We are advancing several proprietary product candidates. Our lead product candidate, TTP889, is a novel, orally bioavailable selective partial inhibitor of coagulation factor IX activity. Our second clinical product candidate, TTP488, is a novel, orally bioavailable compound that is being developed as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.In addition to TTP889 and TTP488, we have several preclinical and clinical products that are being advanced internally or with partners.

A key element of our strategy is to establish strategic collaborations with leading pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies. We have entered into collaborations with Novo Nordisk A/S, Merck, Cephalon, Inc. and SIGA Technologies, Inc. to discover and develop small molecule therapeutics to treat human diseases. We believe that our strategic collaborations will enable us to leverage and expand our internal discovery and development capabilities and diversify risk across our pipeline.

 



About the Opportunity

We're looking for someone who will enjoy working in a collaborative, creative environment. TransTech Pharma leverages the skills and experience of all employees. Here you are encouraged to engage in intellectual pursuits. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.

We are currently recruiting for an Associate Director, Pharmaceutical Development.

In this position you will be responsible for the development and validation of the analytical methods for the drug substances and drug products. As well as , setting up and testing stability samples.  Responsibilities also include conducting pre formulation studies and formulation development of NCEs, interacting with outside Contract Testing and Manufacturing Organizations and participating in the manufacture of clinical batches at their facilities.

 

Qualifications:

Position requires a Ph.D degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy or related field.

5+ years industrial experience preferred in characterization of drug substance, analytical method development and testing of oral solid dosage forms. Pre formulation and formulation development experience.

Experience of analytical testing equipment, HPLC, UV, NMR, MS, GLC dissolution and training in GLPs and GMPs is a must.

Experience of coordinating work at CRO's.

Good communication, organizational, and basic computer skills.

Attention to detail. Quick Learner.

 

 

Benefits:
We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes 401K, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid sick time, casual dress, paid company holidays, free parking, and paid vacations for full-time regular employees.

 

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*TransTech Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TransTech Pharma is committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Drug-free work environment. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract.