Director of Anti-infective Pharmacology will lead and manage a team responsible for designing, executing, and interpreting preclinical pharmacology studies to support the development of novel anti-infective therapeutics. This individual will play a key role in advancing our pipeline of anti-infective compounds by providing scientific expertise, strategic guidance, and leadership to drive programs from early discovery through preclinical development. This position is an office/lab -based position located in San Diego, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 1. Leadership and Team Management:

o Lead and mentor a team of scientists to execute preclinical pharmacology and toxicology studies.

o Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the team to achieve program goals.

o Provide scientific and strategic guidance to team members and contribute to their professional development.

2. Preclinical and Clinical Pharmacology:

o Develop and implement strategies to support the advancement of anti-infective drug candidates in the preclinical and clinical setting.

o Design and oversee in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies to characterize the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of lead compounds and development candidates.

o Understanding of and previous experience conducting and evaluating population pharmacokinetic analyses

o Evaluate emerging scientific trends and technologies to enhance team capabilities.

3. Experimental Design and Execution:

o Design and oversee the execution of preclinical studies to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, efficacy and safety of anti-infective compounds.

o Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including medicinal chemistry, biology, and translational research, to integrate pharmacology data into drug discovery and development efforts.

4. Data Analysis and Interpretation:

o Analyze and interpret preclinical and clinical pharmacology data to guide decision-making and optimize compound selection and progression.

o Generate high-quality scientific reports, presentations, and publications to communicate study findings internally and externally.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

o Collaborate closely with other functional areas, including medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and clinical development, to drive project progression and decision-making.

o Contribute to cross-functional project teams and provide pharmacology expertise to support overall drug development strategies.

6. External Engagement:

o Represent the company externally by presenting at scientific conferences, participating in advisory boards, and fostering collaborations with academic and industry partners.

o Stay abreast of advancements in anti-infective pharmacology and contribute to scientific discourse through publications and presentations.

Qualifications

• The position requires a Pharm.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree in pharmacology, microbiology, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of industry or government experience in anti-infective drug discovery and development; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing scientific teams and leading discovery and development programs.
• Expertise in designing and executing in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies to evaluate anti-infective compounds.
• Strong understanding of infectious diseases, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with a variety of pharmacology techniques and assays, including microbiological assays, animal models of infection, PK-PD, and population pharmacokinetic analyses.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of productivity, innovation, and scientific contributions demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment.

Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time position is $210,000 - $250,000. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to: job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, bonus, long-term incentive, applicable allowances, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role.

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