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Associate Director, Nonclinical Development

Avalyn Pharma
Location
Boston, MA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Nonclinical and Translational Sciences
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in Pharmacology, Physiology, Pulmonary Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field
  • A minimum of 7-10 plus years of relevant industry experience in translational sciences, nonclinical pharmacology, or related functions within biopharmaceutical drug development
  • Deep knowledge of pulmonary fibrosis biology and relevant in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo disease models
  • Exceptional scientific writing skills with demonstrated experience serving as a primary author for regulatory submissions, development plans, study reports, investigator brochures, briefing books, and manuscripts
  • Strong scientific communication skills; able to distill complex data for cross-functional audiences
  • Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small company environment
Nice to have
  • Demonstrated experience with inhaled drug delivery and/or respiratory pharmacology
  • Familiarity with biomarker strategy, including identification, qualification, and application in early-phase clinical trials
  • Familiarity with complex signaling pathways
What the job really is

The Associate Director, Nonclinical Development at Avalyn will play a crucial role in advancing the company's pipeline for pulmonary fibrosis treatments through pre-clinical and clinical stages. This position involves applying pharmacology expertise, designing translational research strategies, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful progression of drug candidates. The role requires strong scientific writing and communication skills to prepare regulatory documents and present findings to stakeholders.

Things to weigh
  • Proposed pay range is $179,000 - $202,000 USD
  • The role requires strong collaboration in a dynamic small biotech environment, which may involve a fast-paced and changing work setting.
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