SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

The Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics Director has strong sceintific, technical and leadership skills to develop and implement clinical pharmacology and modeling & simulation strategies to advance drug candidates across various stages of the development. Working closely with partners from discovery and development, the individual is responsible for providing strategic and technical subject matter expertise as a member of the project development team. The Director contributes to growth of the department and may mentor or manage junior clinical pharmacologists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement clinical pharmacology and pharmacometric strategies to drive Exelixis programs through all the stages from research through post-marketing

Serve as the clinical pharmacology lead on  project teams, providing subject matter expertise on PK/PD, biopharmaceutics, drug-drug interactions and quantitative pharmacology

Progress small molecules and biologics through development milestones including IND/CTA, EOP2 and marketing applications

Oversee and/or conduct PK/PD and exposure-response analyses using relevant state of the art modeling and simulation techniques to support human PK predictions,  dose selection and optimization, trial designs, risk/benefit assessments, Go/No-Go decisions, regulatory submissions, and publications

Work collaboratively with functional partners including Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Discovery, Translational Medicine, CMC, Toxicology, DMPK, Clinical Operations and Regulatory to deliver on project and corporate objectives.

Drive external scientific visibility and publication objectives

Work with  internal and external scientific experts to evaluate new methods to maintain cutting edge techniques, models, and capabilities

Assure the implementation and adherence to SHE policies, GXPs compliance, and regulatory standards in the clinical pharmacology programs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mentor and may supervise 1 or 2 regular employees

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Experience:

PhD or PharmD in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology or a related discipline and a minimum of 8 years of drug development experience; or,

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience/The Ideal for Successful Entry into Job:

Minimum 8 years experience in clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics.

Experience in development of small and/or large molecules and new modalities

Submission of IND/NDA/BLA and global marketing applications

Experience in the Oncology therapeutic area is preferred

Contributions to translational science and precision medicine objectives

Knowledge/Skills:

In-depth understanding of the principles of clinical and quantitative pharmacology  

Hands-on modeling and simulation skills using NONMEM, R and/or other modeling and simulation software. Experience with population PK models, advanced mechanistic PK/PD models, disease models, PBPK models is highly preferred

Current knowledge of regulatory guidance related to nonclinical and clinical pharmacology for small molecules and biologics

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical information clearly

Ability to communicate and collaborate cross-functionally

Record of supporting drug candidates at various stages of development within the clinical pharmacology function

Demonstrated impact on drug development decisions through quantitative approaches with strong leadership skills and the ability to influence

Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and written/oral communications

Thrives in a fast-paced business environment

Applied knowledge of GLP and GCP regulations

JOB COMPLEXITY:

Function in a highly matrixed team environment

Find creative solutions to unique and complex problems

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $172,500 - $246,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

DISCLAIMER 
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.