Senior manager, Preclinical Drug Development

sevenyearlurk — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:43:17 -0800

This is a key scientific role with a small, privately owned biopharmaceutical firm located in beautiful British Columbia. You will share responsibility for guiding a lead drug candidate through preclinical development. You will be responsible for overseeing all outsourced non-clinical GLP and other IND-enabling studies with contract research organizations (CROs), including reviewing study protocols/reports and monitoring all studies to ensure they are conducted in compliance with appropriate regulations. The successful candidate will be a critical thinker excited by cutting-edge science in the field of immunology, and must have earned a PhD and generated a strong record of scientific achievement in a relevant field. You have 7 or more years of experience in an industry setting and have proven success driving preclinical projects through to IND status. You have been responsible for identifying, selecting, and managing CROs for various aspects of preclinical development, such as toxicology, and you are familiar with GLP and regulatory guidelines pertaining to a preclinical research program. Ideally, you have worked collaboratively with regulatory affairs and clinical development teams, giving you "big picture" perspective on the drug development process. You have excellent communications skills and are comfortable working in a small, fast-paced environment.

Biotechnology sales specialist

sevenyearlurk — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:41:14 -0800

Our client is looking for a Biotechnology Sales Specialist for Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This field-based position will require in-depth technical knowledge and sales experience to grow the sales of Biotechnology and related product lines within Central Canada. The sales focus areas for this position include cell signaling, molecular biology, protein expression/proteomics and custom DNA, making this a great opportunity for a scientifically trained individual with an interest in business. The Biotechnology Specialist is responsible for generating sales growth, developing and maintaining customer relationships, and supporting corporate initiatives likely in academic, biotechnology and pharmaceutical accounts. Qualifications: •BSc in Life Science; an MSc is desired. •Demonstrated knowledge and strong understanding in the areas of Functional Genomics and Molecular Biology, including: RNA Interference, gene knockout, expression profiling, protein analysis and HTP screening applications. •Direct, hands-on experience in common applications/methods involved in molecular biology and protein analysis, as well as experience in as many of the following areas as possible: cell culture, immunology, drug discovery and biochemistry •Strong knowledge of key functional genomic, molecular biology and protein analysis suppliers including their key technologies/products, market position, etc. •Previous technical sales experience along with an understanding of science, research, business, negotiation and process improvement. •A strong network of academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and industrial accounts within the territory. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of common business software (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc). What’s in it for you? •The opportunity to develop and foster trusted business partnerships with our most valuable Biotechnology customers •The chance to be part of an innovative and dynamic, leading edge company •Competitive compensation including base salary, commissions, bonus and a company vehicle •Comprehensive benefits package and company matching Retirement Savings Plan

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