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Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Kardigan
Location
South San Francisco, California, United States, Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacokinetics, or a related scientific discipline
  • Approximately 12+ years of clinical pharmacology experience within the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry
  • Demonstrated experience developing and leading clinical pharmacology strategies
  • Expertise in population pharmacokinetics (PopPK), pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling, and dose optimization
  • Proven experience serving as the clinical pharmacology lead for FDA and other global regulatory agency interactions
  • Experience contributing to INDs, regulatory briefing packages, and NDA/BLA submissions
Nice to have
  • Experience supporting cardiovascular or cardiometabolic drug development programs
  • Previous experience supporting successful NDA and/or BLA submissions
  • Experience building or expanding clinical pharmacology capabilities within an emerging biotechnology company
  • Familiarity with quantitative systems pharmacology approaches
  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
What the job really is

The Senior Director of Clinical Pharmacology at Kardigan will lead the Clinical Pharmacology function for the company's cardiovascular development portfolio. This role involves developing and executing clinical pharmacology strategies, overseeing regulatory submissions, and serving as the primary representative for FDA interactions. The position requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution in a collaborative biotechnology environment.

Things to weigh
  • Highly visible leadership position in a fast-paced environment
  • Role involves transitioning activities from external consultants to an internal capability
  • Requires collaboration across multiple departments and stakeholders
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