MapLight Therapeutics
Director, Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics
MapLight Therapeutics, Burlington, Massachusetts, us, 01805
Overview
Who We Are:
MapLight Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotech company that focuses on drug discovery for central nervous system disorders. We combine cutting-edge technologies including optogenetics, in vivo physiology, and spatial transcriptomics to identify novel drug targets and develop effective therapies to address psychiatric symptoms.
What You'll Do What You'll Do:
The Director will serve as Pharmacometrics Lead and Clinical Pharmacology Lead for clinical studies. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the clinical strategy by applying scientific expertise in PK and PD and utilizing quantitative tools to inform the dosing regimen that optimizes the therapeutic index of investigational drugs across all stages of clinical development. In this role you will work in the clinical development division and collaborate with colleagues across functions such as clinical, clinical operations, biometrics, regulatory, and medical affairs.
Responsibilities
Participate in clinical projects teams to move forward new drug candidates from pre-IND through submission
Contribute to design of Phase 1, 2 and 3 studies and associated clinical documents and reports
Analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical PK and PD results
Responsible for scientific justification of clinical dose selections
Contribute to regulatory submissions and interactions with Health Authorities
Qualifications
PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
Trained in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Drug Metabolism
At least 5 years of experience in clinical drug development of small molecules
Recent PK and PK/PD modelling skills using NONMEM
Experience with MIDD paired meeting program
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent publication record
Location Burlington, MA or Redwood City, CA offices, this will be a hybrid position on-site three days per week.
EEOC Statement:
MapLight Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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MapLight Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotech company that focuses on drug discovery for central nervous system disorders. We combine cutting-edge technologies including optogenetics, in vivo physiology, and spatial transcriptomics to identify novel drug targets and develop effective therapies to address psychiatric symptoms.
What You'll Do What You'll Do:
The Director will serve as Pharmacometrics Lead and Clinical Pharmacology Lead for clinical studies. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the clinical strategy by applying scientific expertise in PK and PD and utilizing quantitative tools to inform the dosing regimen that optimizes the therapeutic index of investigational drugs across all stages of clinical development. In this role you will work in the clinical development division and collaborate with colleagues across functions such as clinical, clinical operations, biometrics, regulatory, and medical affairs.
Responsibilities
Participate in clinical projects teams to move forward new drug candidates from pre-IND through submission
Contribute to design of Phase 1, 2 and 3 studies and associated clinical documents and reports
Analysis, interpretation, and reporting of clinical PK and PD results
Responsible for scientific justification of clinical dose selections
Contribute to regulatory submissions and interactions with Health Authorities
Qualifications
PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field.
Trained in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Drug Metabolism
At least 5 years of experience in clinical drug development of small molecules
Recent PK and PK/PD modelling skills using NONMEM
Experience with MIDD paired meeting program
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent publication record
Location Burlington, MA or Redwood City, CA offices, this will be a hybrid position on-site three days per week.
EEOC Statement:
MapLight Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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