Position Title: Director of Toxicology/ADME

Please send Resume/cover letter to: humanresources@nereuspharm.com

Nereus Pharmaceuticals, Inc

10480 Wateridge Circle

San Diego, CA  92121

Reports To: Senior Vice President, R & D, and Chief Scientific Officer

FUNCTION/SCOPE:

This position assumes responsibility for the planning, direction and execution of ADME, safety and toxicology studies to support compounds in development.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Requires DVM or Ph.D. in pharmacology or toxicology with 5-10 plus years industry experience preferably in oncology. Experience with PK, ADME, safety and toxicology studies, and the understanding of small molecule drugs is essential. Experience in bioanalytical methods development would be advantageous. Previous experience in writing portions of INDs, is also preferred. Must have participated in drug development project teams, have previous experience with multi-functional preclinical research teams and have had extensive experience in working with CROs.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain current broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories and agency regulations in the designated field of responsibility.

• Ensure communications and awareness of supervisor of ongoing studies and progress

• Participate in the establishment departmental and program objectives and priorities to meet organization goals and timelines.

• Evaluate studies on both near term and long-term basis.

• Ensure completion of specific milestones to meet timelines and budgets. Take corrective action to assure timely goal achievement.

• Manage outsourcing activities and facilitate and manage group or project meetings both internal and external and allocate resources appropriately.

• Use professional concepts to contribute to development of company concepts and principles and to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways.

• Travel is required in the U.S. and Canada approximately 20-30%.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.

• A track record of drug development, with a focus on ADME, safety and toxicology, with experience in oncology

• Expertise in small molecule pharmacology and preclinical development.

• In-depth knowledge of the principles and practice for ADME and toxicology and the various major agency regulations for the development of oncology compounds

• Experience in oncology discovery and development.

• Expertise in taking a product from bench scale laboratory to early clinical trials.

PREFFERED: Prefer San Diego resident, but not limited to geographical area (within US/Canada).


 

44423   ANIMAL TECHNICIAN (100% Career)

UCSD Animal Care Program, Hiring Salary Range: $2,494 - $2,808/month

Full Salary Range: $2,494 - $3,177/month.

Apply Here: http://joblink.ucsd.edu/bulletin/job.html?cat=research&job_id=44423

DESCRIPTION:

Incumbent will work under the direction of the Animal Care Program Animal Resources Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for the physical environment for a group of assigned laboratory animals. Performs routine animal health related tasks. Performs basic animal husbandry, assists with rodent colony maintenance (breeding, weaning, etc.). Operates computer terminal. Maintains records on animal deliveries. Flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate varying work loads. Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Skill to operate and maintain mechanical equipment, autoclaves, cagewashers, vehicles, janitorial equipment (i.e. floor scrubbers).

* Strong organizational skills in performing assigned tasks.

* Ability to learn and apply principles of sanitizing and disinfecting.

* Sensitivity to the needs of caged laboratory animals.

* Manual dexterity; Ability to write legibly; Ability to use metric system; Ability to operate a computer terminal and use telephone.

* Skilled in the administration of medications: oral, topical and injectable; skilled in humane methods of euthanasia in laboratory animals; Skilled with clinical diagnostic lab specimen collection techniques.

Preferred: AALAS certification ALAT or higher

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Valid California Drivers License and background check. Must be able to pass a pre-hire physical examination.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Staff Affirmative Action Employer that values a diverse workforce.