| Job Description | Tricida, Inc. is an innovative startup company focused on the discovery and clinical development of novel therapeutics to address renal, metabolic and cardiovascular disease. Tricida is led by a management team with an accomplished and proven track record in discovering and developing new therapeutics, with extensive experience in building successful companies around strong science and unmet medical needs. The Company is backed by world-class venture capital firms. We are expanding our existing group of exceptionally talented and well-motivated scientists and physicians to bring new drug candidates into clinical development.
Summary:
In this highly visible, key role within the management team, you will lead Tricida’s TRC101 clinical development program, reporting to the CSO. You will develop medical strategies that streamline TRC101 clinical development plans, while ensuring a robust clinical assessment of TRC101 safety and efficacy. Additionally, the successful candidate will align the target product profile of TRC101 with market needs, while enhancing organizational knowledge of the US medical/clinical environment served by TRC101 in anticipation of late-stage development. The Senior Medical Director will serve as one of the Company’s scientific and medical experts, representing Tricida at advisory boards and public medical forums.
Responsibilities Include:
Develop and design proof of concept human clinical studies that meet scientific, regulatory, clinical and operational requirements
Organize and lead clinical studies, interpret clinical data, and make appropriate recommendations for further drug development based on these data
Serve as a medical expert to drug discovery teams and participate in selection of discovery compounds based on medical need and compound characteristics, including in vitro and in vivo pharmacology
Contribute to the strategic development of other early and late stage clinical programs
Plan and participate in a variety of medical congresses and Investigator meetings
Actively engage/interact with key stakeholders (internal and external) and collaborate with both project and functional teams
Contribute to writing, review and publishing of reports submitted to regulatory agencies
Conduct strategic review of research in renal, metabolic and cardiovascular disease mechanism of action studies
Assume accountability for overall management of the clinical research group, including planning and oversight of the budget, building a world-class clinical research team, and identifying new unmet medical needs
Support business development efforts for out-licensing assets
May perform additional responsibilities, as deemed by the executive team
Experience and Skills:
MD or PharmD; preference given to those individuals Board Certified in Nephrology or Internal Medicine
Minimum of 5+ years; strategic experience in clinical trial study design and implementation within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry; experience in renal, metabolic and/or cardiovascular clinical trial design preferred
Experience conducting biopharma research and in evaluating, interpreting and presenting complex scientific data
Some management experience preferred, with demonstrated success leading development programs across multiple functions within the company, including representing the program with the external clinical community
Exposure to fields such as drug metabolism, ADME, pharmacokinetics, clinical pharmacology, toxicology and medicinal chemistry
Track record in establishing effective relationships with investigators and study staff, with ability to influence diverse teams and key stakeholders
Strategic, analytical, critical thinker with outstanding communication skills
Ability to travel app. 30-40%, domestic and international
Competitive Compensation and Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverages, Life, AD&D, Disability, 401(k), Flexible Spending Plan, and Pre-IPO stock options. 15 vacation days per year and 11 paid holidays per year, which includes 1 floating holiday.
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| | Company | | Tricida Inc | Job Code | | State or Province | | California | | |
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