The
listings that are included here are positions which are presently available
with AstraZeneca in Wilmington, DE, Johnson & Johnson in Titusville,
NJ, Scios in California and Pfizer in Groton/New London, CT.
Clinician/Clinical Lead (Associate Director/Director) - Psychiatry/Neurology Location: Groton, Connecticut
Job Duties: The Clinician/Clinical Lead will work in a matrix team of clinical colleagues (other clinicians, statisticians and clinical pharmacologists) creating clinical development plans, designing and interpreting clinical trials and providing medical support during clinical trial conduct for one or more neuroscience drug development program(s). Depending upon the experience of the candidate and the level of drug program complexity, he/she may lead one or more clinical trials and support the creation of clinical development plans or may also lead (as Clinical Lead) the clinical sub-team of a drug program.
The clinician position will report to a more senior clinician within the clinical line. When serving in the role of Clinical Lead, he/she would also report to the Team Leader for the drug program. The successful candidate will need to be able to work across the entire development continuum, from providing clinical input to neuroscience research, to providing leadership for clinical trial and program design in early and late phase clinical development.
Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: M.D. and board-certified in psychiatry or neurology.
WORK EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: MINIMUM: Completion of medical and specialty training.
DESIRABLE: - Strong interpersonal and persuasion skills are critical for success within the organization. - Successful candidates will need to work with and lead others in novel approaches in the design and interpretation of clinical trials and programs. - Expertise and experience in clinical trial design and interpretation preferred, as are expertise and experience in Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, bipolar, depression, anxiety, or ADHD. - Exceptionally creative, motivated, collaborative and scientifically motivated individuals sought.
Level will be determined by candidate's background and qualifications.
Associate Director Clinical Research Psychiatry Position Location: Titusville, NJ
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Requirements:
Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development, L.L.C., a member of Johnson and Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for an Associate Director, Research Physician (Psychiatry), located in Titusville, NJ. Janssen, L.P. is focused on mental health and markets prescription medications that treat schizophrenia and bipolar mania. Leading products include RISPERDAL® (risperidone) and RISPERDAL® CONSTA® (risperidone) long-acting injection. The Research Physician will contribute to the development of research proposals for the Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc (JPI) annual business plan. This individual will be responsible for the design, execution and medical monitoring of clinical research studies. This individual will provide medical input to the various medical affairs teams. This individual will identify clinical needs and will manage post-hoc analyses to address these needs. This individual will be in charge of creating and executing publication and communication plans for the clinical studies and analyses. This individual will report to the Long-Acting Injectable Formulation Leader. The Research Physician supports the line function in the development of research proposals and contributes to business plans across line functions in medical affairs. This individual will be able to work across multiple programs and products, and skillfully integrate a wide range of medical expertise in innovative ways to improve business results. Further, this individual will give input on new scientific and business opportunities including participation in the NPD (New product development) process and the evaluation of new licensing opportunities of oral formulations.
Qualifications:
This position requires an MD or a DO. A Board certified or Board eligible physician in psychiatry is strongly preferred. A minimum of 3 years experience working in clinical practice, clinical research, or in the pharmaceutical industry is required. Clinical research experience in Psychiatry is strongly preferred, as well as experience identifying new areas of research. In addition, experience reviewing and providing input on new scientific and business opportunities, experience writing research proposals and experience with the design, execution and medical monitoring of clinical research studies is preferred. Excellent written and oral presentation skills are required. Cross-functional or Multidisciplinary team experience is required. The ability to travel up to 25% domestic/international is required.
This
position requires a background in neurology with an interest or focus on
the treatment of pain and/or cognitive disorders. The company(ies) is located
in the Northeast (NJ/DE/CT). This physician will join the Neurosciences
Clinical Research Group of this company, which is growing. Under the direction
of a senior physician, he/she will work with several new drug candidates.
A strong clinical and scientific background is highly desirable, as this
physician will be expected to exercise ingenuity and originality in the application
of scientific principles to the clinical investigation of new therapeutic
agents. This will involve the implementation of clinical studies in Phase
II/III and IV to test the efficacy of various neurological compounds. The
company has a number of compounds in its CNS drug pipeline. Drug candidates
under investigation include, novel agents for the treatment of pain, neurodegenerative
diseases, cognitive disorders, etc. This has created a significant need,
and opportunity for physicians with this expertise who will have responsibility
for the clinical evaluation of investigative new drugs. This individual
will be invited to join this company as an Associate Medical Director/Sr.
Associate Medical Director of Neurosciences Clinical Research. The financial
package includes a generous six-figure base salary, bonus, stock options,
full benefits and relocation package.
Oncology/Clinical Development
This
position is for a well-trained hematologist/oncologist, who is interested
in joining one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the Northeast (NJ/DE).
This physician will join the Oncology Clinical Development Group of this
company, and under the direction of a senior physician, he/she will work
with several new/and or existing anticancer compounds. A strong clinical
background is highly desirable, as this physician will be expected to exercise
ingenuity and originality in the clinical investigation of new indications
and/or new dosage forms. This will involve the implementation of clinical
studies in Phase IIIb/IV to test the efficacy of new indications. Close interaction
with the marketing and regulatory affairs teams will afford an opportunity
to function in a very diverse and highly visible role. This individual will
be invited to join this company as an Associate Medical Director of Oncology
Clinical Development. The financial package includes a generous six-figure
base salary, a bonus of up to 20%, stock options, full benefits and relocation
package.
Cardiology/Medical Affairs
We
are seeking a well-trained cardiologist who is interested in joining one
of the most prestigious pharmaceutical companies in the Northeast (NJ). This
physician will join a dynamic group of cardiovascular specialists and, under
the direction of a senior physician, he/she will work with existing and new
drug candidates. A strong clinical background in the area of stroke is highly
desirable, as this physician will be expected to exercise ingenuity and originality
in the clinical investigation of new indications and/or new dosage forms.
This will involve the implementation of clinical studies in Phase IIIb/IV
to test for efficacy. Close interaction with the marketing and regulatory
affairs teams will afford an opportunity to function in a very diverse and
highly visible role. Depending on experience this individual will be invited
to join this company as a Medical Director/Sr. Medical Director, Cardiovascular
Clinical Research. The financial package includes a generous six-figure base
salary, stock options, full benefits and relocation package.
Pulmonology
We
have an assignment to identify a well-trained pulmonologist, who is interested
in joining a leading pharmaceutical company in the Northeast (DE). This
physician will join the Respiratory and Inflammation Therapeutic Area Group
of this company. Under the direction of a senior physician, he/she will work
with a newly approved inhaled asthma treatment. A strong clinical background
is highly desirable, as this physician will be expected to exercise ingenuity
and originality in the application of scientific principles to the clinical
investigation of new indications. This will involve the implementation of
clinical studies in Phase III & IV. This company is expanding and increasing
the focus on developing novel and innovative therapeutics to treat disorders
secondary to mediators of damage, i.e., IL's, chemokines, the complement
cascade, etc. This individual will be invited to join this company as
an Associate Medical Director of Clinical Research. The financial package
includes a generous six-figure base salary, bonus and stock options, full
benefits and relocation package.
