Head of Translational Sciences
Our client is a rapidly growing clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing innovative medicines. They have retained us to assist in their search for a
Head of Translational Sciences.
Major tasks and responsibilities include:
- Lead the development and execution of translational science strategies, ensuring optimal progression of drug candidates from preclinical to clinical phases.
- Oversee non-clinical and early clinical studies focused on drug development and safety, ensuring alignment with clinical and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to integrate translational findings into clinical development strategies.
- Integrate clinical and preclinical data to refine dosing strategies and enhance patient stratification for ongoing and future studies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies, presenting non-clinical and early clinical data to support regulatory filings.
- Manage relationships with external CROs and academic collaborators, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of scientists, fostering an environment of scientific rigor, innovation, and collaboration.
- Set, communicate, and champion the vision, business strategy, and priorities for the non-clinical and early clinical organization in collaboration with clinical development, regulatory, medical affairs, and commercial leaders.
- Manage ambitious goals and plans that drive strategic objectives.
- Develop and maintain mutually beneficial collaborations within the scientific community, fostering partnerships that support target and candidate assessment.
- Contribute to business cases that encompass development feasibility, pathways, and commercial or partnership potential, driving candidate progression to clinical development.
We seek candidates with the following qualifications:
- PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree in pharmacology, toxicology, DMPK, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in translational science, with experience in biologics or related areas preferred.
- Strong expertise in clinical pharmacology, DMPK, toxicology, and designing dosing regimens.
- Proven experience in leading preclinical studies that inform early clinical development and regulatory submissions.
- Strong expertise in integrating clinical and preclinical data to inform dosing and patient stratification strategies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory submission processes and experience supporting publications.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to excel in a cross-functional and collaborative environment.
- Requires experience leading high-performing teams, including recruiting, developing, motivating, and empowering team members. Experience working cross-functionally and delegating effectively.
- Provides clear direction and vision to team members to foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Drives innovation and continuous improvement within the team and organization. Maintains a proactive approach to personal and professional development of team members.
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