Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology Oncology position open at Pfizer La Jolla site
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Job Description
Job Title : Associate Director, Clinical Pharmacology Lead - Oncology
Job Id : 1007842
Target Openings : 1
Locations : United States-California-La Jolla
Organizational Marketing Statement
All over the world, Pfizer colleagues are working together to positively impact health for
everyone, everywhere. Each position at Pfizer touches and contributes to the success of our
business and our world. That's why, as one of the global leaders in the biopharmaceutical
industry, Pfizer is committed to seeking out inspired new talent who share our core values and
mission of making the world a healthier place.
Role Description
* Responsible for designing and implementing a Clinical Pharmacology plan that conforms to
appropriate regulatory guidelines such that rational development and registration of drug
candidates is rapidly achieved in the U.S., EU, Asia and throughout the world
* Responsible for NDA submission preparation and addressing Agency's queries
* Responsible for designing and conducting clinical pharmacology studies such as drug-drug
interaction, special population and bioequivalence studies
* Responsible for designing dose-finding strategies during clinical drug development that will
ensure optimal doses and dosage regimens in patients
* Responsible for summarizing and interpreting results of clinical pharmacology studies, and
pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic analyses with respect to their impact on development and
clinical use of drugs
* Responsible for using innovative analytical methods to integrate knowledge of
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, patient characteristics and disease states to optimize
doses, dosing regimens and study designs throughout clinical drug development
* Responsible for evaluating and applying new techniques in PK/PD data analysis that improve
information quality and utility, and enhance productivity
Responsibilities
* Designs study protocols, analyzes PK/PD data and interprets results to meet the objectives of
the Clinical Pharmacology Plan
* Provides expertise to the Asset Team and the Clinical Sub-Team to optimize dose, dosing
regimen, study designs and strategy based on exposure-response information
* Plans and directs clinical pharmacology components of clinical programs and studies
* Leads multifunctional study team to design, deliver and report the assigned clinical
pharmacology studies and has overall scientific accountability for the designated studies.
Conducts regulatory level non-compartmental analysis on data and takes scientific lead on
clinical study report contribution
* Accountable for appropriate design and implementation of a clinical modeling and simulation
plan that conforms to appropriate regulatory guidelines
* Summarizes results of PK/PD analyses in Clinical Study Reports (CSR) and publishes in peer
reviewed journals
* Presents study results both internally and externally
* Contributes to summary documents for regulatory submissions
* Contributes to regulatory strategy and is prepared to provide regulatory defense of the proposed
label.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
* Ph.D., Pharm.D. or equivalent training in pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical sciences or related
disciplines.
* 5+ years of postgraduate experience in Clinical Pharmacology, pharmacokinetic and/or
pharmacodynamic research in industrial setting.
* Clinical drug development, oncology drug development, and proven record of leadership are
preferred
Technical Skills Requirements:
PK/PD: demonstrates thorough understanding of the following: 1) principles of PK, PK/PD; 2)
data analysis using non-compartmental and model-based PK and PK/PD methods; 3) other
relevant scientific disciplines, including drug metabolism, drug transport, formulation sciences,
biopharmaceutics, pathophysiology and therapeutics especially oncology.
Communication Skills: demonstrates ability to effectively present PK/PD data, Clinical
Pharmacology Development Plans and strategies to various audiences in both verbal and written
form; demonstrates ability to write PK/PD results, interpretations (including impact) and
conclusions for Clinical Study Reports and regulatory documents that are clear and concise
Scientific Excellence: demonstrates understanding of the complexities and recent developments
in Clinical Pharmacology and the implications for drug development
Regulatory Knowledge: understands and is able to apply appropriate FDA, EMA and ICH
guidelines in the design of clinical development plans and studies.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all
employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age,
gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also
complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements
of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer
Diane D. Wang, Ph.D.
Senior Director
Clinical Pharmacology
Pfizer Oncology
10555 Science Center Dr. (CB10/1719)
San Diego, CA 92121
Office Phone: (858) 622-8021
Cell Phone: (858) 761-3667