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Senior Director, Head of Clinical Pharmacology

Vir Biotechnology
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Development
Salary
$235,500 to $329,500
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD, PharmD, or MD with relevant training in clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutics, or related field
  • 13+ years industry experience in Clinical Pharmacology, DMPK and/or related fields
  • Mastery of nonclinical and clinical pharmacokinetic concepts and methodologies
  • Expertise in PK/PD, PopPK and exposure-response modeling
  • Extensive experience leading translational and clinical pharmacology work from candidate selection through market authorization
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and experience contributing to regulatory submissions and engagements
Nice to have
  • Experience in oncology indications strongly preferred
What the job really is

As the Senior Director, Head of Clinical Pharmacology at Vir Biotechnology, you will lead the clinical pharmacology department, overseeing both infectious disease and oncology programs. Your responsibilities include developing clinical pharmacology strategies, managing a team, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful drug development from preclinical stages through market authorization.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $235,500 to $329,500 per year
  • Compensation, bonus and equity
  • Health and welfare benefit plans
  • Non-accrual paid time off
  • Company shut down for holidays
  • Commuter benefits
Things to weigh
  • Role requires at least 3 days per week in office
  • No visa sponsorship available
  • Focus on both infectious diseases and oncology may require diverse expertise
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