The following career opportunities were posted this week at DNAjobs.com. For each position, I have listed a short description and a link for more information.
As always, I wish you tremendous success in your searching!
Jason
Vice President (R&D)
(India) We are one of the leading manpower pharmaceutical consultants working top Indian Companies such as Dr. Reddys Laboratories, Reliance Life Sciences, Dabur Research Foundation, Wockhardt Reserach Centre, Torrent Research Centre, Jubliant Organosys, Winmedicare, Matrix Laboratories, Vitalife Labs (Part of Apollo Tyres group). At the present outset we are looking for Vice President (Research & Development) for a Rs.600 Crore company based in Hyderabad, India to lead their R&D team of 100 Scientists. The postion Specifications are as follows: The candidate should be an outstanding R&D professional with atleast 15 years experience developing processes for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients This is a senior management position reporting to a Member of the Board. The person is expected to have exposure to 1. developing products for regulated markets 2. developing non-infringing processes 3. have familiarity in reading and analyzing patents 4. be conversant with patent laws and in drafting & submission of patent applications.
(CA, Arizona, Washington) For N. CA. I Need: Clinical Nurse Manager for N. CA. 40/hrs BSN and 2 yrs hemodialysis nursing exp. Current CA license as an RN or be able to obtain one. Current CPR certif. (or within 3 months of hire). CNN credential (within one year of hire). R.N. for N. CA. 36/hrs CA registered nursing license or be able to obtain one. Hemodialysis Critical Care exp. and BSN. L.V.N. for N. CA. 36/hrs CA LVN license or be able to obtain one and Dialysis exp. There are sign-on bonuses and some relocation and benefits for these Dialysis positions. For the LA area of CA I need Immunohistochemistry Technician Must have at least 2 years of progressive experience working in Histology and/or Immunohistochemistry as well as record of achievement working in a clinical laboratory. A bachelor's degree in laboratory medicine and ASCP certification. Relocation and great benefit package. For WA I need an RN Critical Care RN with at least 3 yrs exp. with open heart surgeries. Relocation and benefits. Also, if you know any good nurses who would be willing to work in AZ, we could use them as well.
(US) Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales manager Proteomics, Gene Expression, Molecular Biology, Drug Discovery. A world leader in the Proteomics & Molecular Biology fields, with offices in Japan, Europe and the United States, is searching for a Regional Sales Manager to cover clients in the New Jersey through Maryland areas. (RTP – NC could also be discussed.) The firm is a nine year old, PROFITABLE, biotechnology company, that provides tools to researchers in Big Pharma, Biotech, and academic markets for drug discovery. The firm is introducing new product lines that instantly makes this company the largest supplier of such products in the world. The firm is also THE leading provider of Contract Research Services within their technical discipline. Responsibilities: Maintain and continue development of relationships with existing clients in “Big Pharma” and biotech. Identify and initiate new business opportunities in Big Pharma, Biotech, and academic market segments. Identify key decision-makers within potential clients and coordinate client visits with appropriate personnel from the firm. Identify client’s future needs and make new product recommendations to firm.
(India) At the present outset we are looking for Clinical Research Associates for one of our clients which is among the top ten companies in India based in Mumbai. The position specifications are as follows: The candidate should be a science graduate / post graduate with at least two years of experience in clinical research of which at least one year should have been spent in clinical monitoring. The role of the CRA will be to monitor investigator sites in clinical trial projects to assure adherence to Good Clinical Practice and compliance with protocol and study procedures The responsibilities of the position will be: Manage projects allocated, in accordance with the SOPS with emphasis on deliverables and ensure customer satisfaction. Site Selection. Study Site Initiation. Study Site Monitoring. Study Termination. Performs administrative duties including attendance at clinical monitoring staff meetings, project team meetings, and clinical training sessions. Identifies and records quality problems. Suggests, initiates, recommends and/or provides solutions as appropriate. Performs other study related tasks as assigned by the project Manager.
(US-Illinois) Our client, a major pharmaceutical company in Deerfield, IL is looking for a Clinical Analytical Scientist, Pharm. Dev. - C with the following qualifications: REQUIRES 5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE Analytical function with the Pharmaceutical Development department plans, executes and supports all activities related to the testing of bulk drug substance, drug product, intermediates, raw materials, excipients, commodities and/or any other component which is critical to the therapeutic performance of the final product. Analytical Scientist supports this function within the department under considerable supervision of senior staff. Looking for a candidate with at least 5 years of the above experence for a pharmaceutical company. BS degree in one of the sciences is required, MS degree or higher preferred. Position will include document review and data analysis. Depending on the level of the experience, may also be involved in coordinating lab activities according to current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP). You MUST meet all of the above qualifications in order to be considered for this position.
(US-Illinois) Our client, a major pharmaceutical company in Lake Forest, IL is looking for a Clinical Application Specialist II - C with the following qualifications: REQUIRES 5+ YEARS EXPERIENCE Generate tables, listings, and graphs for compound projects. Responsible for the validation and quality assurance of any output produced. Generate and review validated table, listings, and graph output meeting the needs of Clinical Projects. Prefer candidate with clinical experience. SAS program experience required. 3 - 6 month assignment focusing on modifying and documenting SAS macros used in generating tables, listings, and graphs. Must have strong macro and documentation skills. Pharmaceutical industry experience required. You MUST meet all of the above qualifications in order to be considered for this position.
(US-Maryland) Our client, a leader in genetic medicine research and development, has an immediate need for a Sr. Manager, Clinical Development. This position will manage the clinical research projects, direct the daily activities and assess the wotk performance of the project teams. The Sr. Manager will be responsible for project resources including CRO's, SMO's central laboratories, drug distribution centers and other vendors, timeline deliverables, implemenatation of clinical strategy and associated goals and manage the preparation of clinical study documents such as protocol, ICF's and CRF's. REQUIREMENTS: *BS, RPh, MS, PharmD or PhD in life sciences *6-10 years experience in clinical research *Must have experience in the conduct and design of clinical research *4+ years directly related experience managing clinical trials in a pharmaceutical environment *Demonstrated knowledge/experience in multiple therapeutic or disease management areas. Cardiovascular experience highly desirable *Knowledge of US and European GCP, ICH and Federal Regulations. *Able to interact in a team environment/matrix organization and multiple clients *Project planning, multi-tasking, oral/written communication and presentation skills are a must Competitive salary +bonus +stocks.
(US-Oregon) Scientist/ Product Development Representative Oversee, conduct & report on field trials with new and current products in the Pacific Northwest. Position requires cooperation with growers, pest control advisors, university and contract researchers. In addition, the position is responsible for giving technical product support to sales in the region, including providing technical materials for presentations, conducting demonstration trials, and interacting with customers and growers to promote products. M.S. or PhD in and agricultural discipline such as entomology, plant pathology, weed science or agronomy and a minimum of five years field experience. Licensed to do agricultural research and pesticide application in PNW states as applicable (before or soon after hiring). Knowledgeable about agriculture and crop protection practices in the territory.
(US-California-Silicon Valley/San Jose) Execution of statistical and data management for external clinical trials in support of regulatory submissions and post-launch claims support and grant studies which includes responsibilities for: development of clear problem statements and associated hypotheses that meet stated business objectives; design of studies to meet objectives.Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics (preferable) M.S. in Statistics or Biostatistics (preferable) plus commensurate work experience. 5 years of relevant technical experience in a regulated industry with pharmaceutical, device, or OTC clinical trials conduct, design and analysis. Experience in developing and supporting consumer and legal claims as well as teaching are a plus. Familiarity with typical in vitro diagnostic verification routines such as NCCLS evaluation protocols is desirable. Candidate should have some experience in developing or participating in the development of clinical databases. Statistics: Strong background in experimental design, linear and nonlinear mixed models and associated statistical intervals, generalized linear models and categorical data analysis, design and validation of questionnaires, nonparametric analysis (especially for longitudinal data).
(US-New Jersey) For more than a century, our client has been working to advance health care for people around the world. They have evolved into a diversified health care company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products and services that span the continuum of care from prevention and diagnosis to treatment and cure. They provide total integrated solutions across the health care spectrum for some of the worlds most prevalent medical conditions, including AIDS, cancer and diabetes. Our client, a major pharmaceutical company in Parsippany, NJ is looking for a Clinical Paralegal - A with the following qualifications: REQUIRES 0-3 YEARS EXPERIENCE Support R&D personnel in drafting, review and tracking of contracts. Works with Contract Coordination Group and legal to address contract related issues. AS/BS Preferred. Working as a document specialist, but specifically dealing with negotiating contracts. Pharma Experience preferred. You MUST meet all of the above qualifications in order to be considered for this position.
(US-Massachusetts-Boston) Would you like to make a real difference in people's lives? Our client, a biopharmaceutical company that develops products for the treatment of rare diseases has an immediate need for a VP of Process Development. This position will be responsible for directing the process development activities including cell culture, purification, formulation and analytical development of recombinant proteins. Coordinating the technology transfer, troubleshooting is a significant role for this position which includes transitioning of cell culture production from roller bottle to bioreactor technology. REQUIREMENTS: *MUST HAVE proven track record in the development and regulatory submission of pharmaceutical recombinant proteins *PhD in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry or related field *10+ years experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries *Strong leadership qualities needed Competitive salary + bonus + stocks.
(US-Connecticut) Major pharmaceutical company is in need of a BSN experienced with Phase I clinical trials, in a University setting. Must have at least 2 years of experience with patient enrollment, record keeping and data collection. You will be responsible for conducting studies in compliance with FDA regulations and GCP guidelines. This is an extremely unique cutting edge opportunity.
