Executive Director, DMPKLocation: Exton, PAReports to: VP, DMPKFrontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed (HKSE), full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China, and growing over 30% YOY. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.Position/Job Summary:The successful candidate will lead the in vitro ADME and pharmacokinetic functions of the DMPK department at the Exton, PA site.
The position involves overseeing a group of approximately 20 scientists performing studies to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism and drug-drug interaction potential of development and discovery-stage drugs. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting performance and financial goals for the business unit and ensuring the required resources/personnel are in place to achieve the goals.Roles & Responsibilities:Keep abreast of new scientific developments and regulatory requirements and ensure the work within the group is performed accordinglyHave a general strategy of soliciting business, meet customers and provide scientific input so that the right studies are performed to address the scientific and/or regulatory question at handDesign studies as needed and include in study proposals /protocolsPrepare study proposals at the request of customersProvide guidance in the preparation of study protocols for in vitro and in vivo studiesHelp with the interpretation of data and conclusions/summaries for completed studiesEnsure that all studies are conducted efficiently and in a timely manner while maintaining highest quality of dataEnsure that the scientists follow Frontage SOPs, DMPK guidelines, and study protocols while conducting studiesOther duties as assignedEducation, Experience & Skills Required:PhD in chemistry, biology, or related areaMore than 10 years of related experience in the biotech, pharma or preclinical CRO industrySolid knowledge of in vitro DMPK, drug transporters, enzyme kinetics and pharmacokineticsFamiliarity with bioanalysis using LC/MS/MSExperience with drug discovery and development and the toxicology, drug metabolism, and pharmacokinetics data required at various stages of the drug discovery and development processGood track record in leading small to large DMPK groupsFrontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.