Senior Director, Pharmacology
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | |
United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
50 Northern Avenue (Show on map) | |
Oct 09, 2024 | |
Job Description General Summary: Vertex is currently seeking an experienced leader with expertise in nonclinical pharmacology and drug development to lead the Preclinical Pharmacology team. The Senior Director, Pharmacology will lead a team of scientists who are responsible for the design, implementation and execution of in vivo pharmacology studies and ex vivo assays to support the advancement of Type 1 diabetes cell therapy programs to successful IND filings. This includes design and execution of pharmacology assays to determine drug potency, efficacy and mechanism of action, the maintenance of structural organization within cross-functional teams, as well as the scientific and managerial coordination of personnel. In addition, this role will be responsible for integrating key functional workstreams required for nonclinical development of T1D-related cell therapies, including in vivo pharmacology studies and ex vivo biomarker analysis. The ideal candidate will have a clear track record of successfully leading pharmacology teams, a PhD in Pharmacology, Immunology, or a related biomedical discipline, demonstrated extensive experience within the diabetes disease area and/or cell therapies in the biopharmaceutical industry and have participated in preparation of regulatory filings. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Flex Designation: On-Site DesignatedFlex Eligibility Status: In this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com |