Director, Anti-infective Pharmacology

Qpex Biopharma, Inc•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Director of Anti-infective Pharmacology will lead and manage a team responsible for designing, executing, and interpreting preclinical pharmacology studies to support the development of novel anti-infective therapeutics. This individual will play a key role in advancing our pipeline of anti-infective compounds by providing scientific expertise, strategic guidance, and leadership to drive programs from early discovery through preclinical development. This position is an office/lab -based position located in San Diego, CA.

Requirements

Pharm.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree in pharmacology, microbiology, or related field with a minimum of 10 years of industry or government experience in anti-infective drug discovery and development; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience in managing scientific teams and leading discovery and development programs.
Expertise in designing and executing in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies to evaluate anti-infective compounds.
Strong understanding of infectious diseases, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and regulatory requirements.
Experience with a variety of pharmacology techniques and assays, including microbiological assays, animal models of infection, PK-PD, and population pharmacokinetic analyses.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
Proven track record of productivity, innovation, and scientific contributions demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of and previous experience conducting and evaluating population pharmacokinetic analyses

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of scientists to execute preclinical pharmacology and toxicology studies.
Foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the team to achieve program goals.
Provide scientific and strategic guidance to team members and contribute to their professional development.
Develop and implement strategies to support the advancement of anti-infective drug candidates in the preclinical and clinical setting.
Design and oversee in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies to characterize the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of lead compounds and development candidates.
Evaluate emerging scientific trends and technologies to enhance team capabilities.
Design and oversee the execution of preclinical studies to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, efficacy and safety of anti-infective compounds.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including medicinal chemistry, biology, and translational research, to integrate pharmacology data into drug discovery and development efforts.
Analyze and interpret preclinical and clinical pharmacology data to guide decision-making and optimize compound selection and progression.
Generate high-quality scientific reports, presentations, and publications to communicate study findings internally and externally.
Collaborate closely with other functional areas, including medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and clinical development, to drive project progression and decision-making.
Contribute to cross-functional project teams and provide pharmacology expertise to support overall drug development strategies.
Represent the company externally by presenting at scientific conferences, participating in advisory boards, and fostering collaborations with academic and industry partners.
Stay abreast of advancements in anti-infective pharmacology and contribute to scientific discourse through publications and presentations.