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Scientist - Clinical Pharmacology ( Small Molecule)

Who We Are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

The Clinical Pharmacology Department at Genentech, Inc. is seeking a Ph.D. level Scientist who is driven to understand the clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of novel drug candidates in the areas of Oncology, Immunology and/or CNS . This individual will be responsible for the clinical pharmacology activities of delivering Small Molecules in clinical development. In addition to having responsibility for the Clinical Pharmacology strategy to ensure that appropriate dose, route, and schedule decisions are made using the state of the art modeling and simulation approaches. This will be accomplished by working in close partnership with Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Biostatisticians and other functions which make up project teams. Other responsibilities will include planning and reviewing study designs, PK/PD data analysis and interpretation of analysis, as well as planning, preparation and implementation of clinical pharmacology sections, and organization of regulatory filings (worldwide). Clinical Pharmacologists at Genentech often present data at cross-functional teams, department meetings, conferences and regulatory global health authority meetings (worldwide). Additionally, this individual will also be directly involved in leading interdisciplinary sub project teams and representing the function at cross-functional project teams.

Who You Are

Relevant experience and demonstrated impact on drug development is expected. In addition, experience in the preparation of interacting with health authorities and good knowledge of GCP and relevant regulatory guidelines is highly desirable. Leadership abilities are a plus.

 

Candidates must have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and effectively on interdepartmental project teams. Familiarity with quantitative approaches in drug development, working knowledge of modeling software (e.g., NONMEM, ADAPT II and WinNonlin) and the ability to plan, organize, and critically assess and/or perform PK/PD data analyses are essential to the success of this position.

A Ph.D. or equivalent in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or related discipline with 3-5 years of industry and/or related post-doctoral Clinical Pharmacology experience are required.

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Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.