Senior Director of Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology
Company: Sun Pharma (Taro Pharma)
Location: Princeton
Posted on: September 24, 2024
Job Description:
Senior Director of Translational Medicine and Clinical
Pharmacology -Sun Pharma is the world's fourth largest specialty
generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer
Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing
facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by
healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries
across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has
established itself as a leading player in the generics market in
the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the
specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology
and onco-dermatology. - -Description: -Sun is seeking a
director/senior director within its Translational Medicine and
Clinical Pharmacology group in Princeton, NJ. The director will
report into Vice President of Translational Medicine and Clinical
Pharmacology. Translational Medicine in the Development group is
responsible for early clinical development of novel therapeutics,
working in close collaboration with nonclinical and clinical
functional areas. We work in all therapeutic areas within our
Development Division. We are seeking a highly qualified individual
for a position in our group. Candidates must have a strong
background in basic and/or clinical translational research and a
desire to work collaboratively across different functional areas.
-Translational Medicine is specifically responsible for:
- Contributing to the identification of novel targets by
partnering with research teams to bring a clinical perspective into
target identification and validation, and executing clinical
studies to evaluate the relevance of potential targets to human
disease to support investment in full development
- Development of biomarker strategies through cross-functional
teams that provide line-of-sight from First-in-Human studies
through clinical Proof-of-Concept.
- Leadership of the early clinical development strategy for novel
therapy programs from preclinical candidates through initial
clinical testing (Phase 1) and clinical Proof-of-Concept (Phase
2)
- Development and execution of clinical pharmacology strategies
to support later stages of development from Proof-of-Concept (Phase
2) through worldwide marketing application -Success depends on the
integrity, knowledge, imagination, creativity, skill, diversity and
teamwork of the people in the group. To this end, we strive to
create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and
teamwork. As part of the global team, you will collaborate with
talented and dedicated colleagues across the Development Division
while developing and expanding your career. -Primary
Responsibilities:
- Key member of a product development team, providing leadership
in designing and executing early clinical development strategy
- Development and execution of early clinical strategy for novel
therapeutics including authoring initial clinical biomarker plans,
early clinical development plans, and clinical pharmacology studies
for programs in Phases I through IV of development
- Safe and timely execution of Phase I studies; close
collaboration with internal and external clinical study support
staff and scientists (including discovery research, biostatistics,
drug metabolism, modeling and simulation, regulatory affairs, and
global clinical trials operations)
- Provide clinical pharmacology support for programs through the
worldwide marketing application filing, including supportive
registration documents and presentations
- Provide clear, timely communication and interpretation of study
results to functional area experts and governance/senior
management
- Contribute to assessment of internal and external
opportunities
- Interface broadly with key functions including discovery
sciences, preclinical development groups, toxicology, clinical
operations, drug metabolism, regulatory affairs, and late-stage
clinical research -Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of biotech and/or pharmaceutical drug
experience
- Proven track record in clinical medicine or clinical research,
and background in biomedical research
- Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement,
willingness to work collaboratively across different therapeutic
areas.
- Strong interpersonal, writing and presentation skills, as well
as the ability to function in a team environment, are
essential
- Prior specific experience in clinical research and prior
publication preferably with experience in the area of basic or
translational research and experience with early clinical
development and patient care
- Clinical Board Certification preferred -Education: -
- MD/PhD or MD -Actual base compensation may vary based on a
number of factors, including but not limited to geographical
location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the
Annual Performance Bonus Plan. -Employees are eligible to
participate in Company employee benefit programs which include
medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability
insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the
employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid
time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time. -The
compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms
and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices,
agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time
to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions
regarding eligibility. -If hired, employee will be in an "at-will
position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary
(as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation
program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual
performance, Company, or individual department/team performance,
and market factors. - -The preceding job description has been
designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed
by employees within this classification. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees
as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer
from changing these duties from time to time and assigning
comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience
and background of the incumbent(s). -We provide equal employment
opportunities for all current employees and applicants for
employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated
against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin,
nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status,
physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation,
military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or
any other basis prohibited by law. - - -
Keywords: Sun Pharma (Taro Pharma), Trenton , Senior Director of Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, Healthcare , Princeton, New Jersey
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