Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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Debiopharmis an independent biopharmaceutical company based in Switzerland with an ongoing commitment to research in oncology and bacterial infections in order to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Our main activities include drug development, drug manufacturing and digital health investment. Debiopharm International SA aims to develop innovative therapies that target high unmet medical needs. Bridging the gap between disruptive discovery products and real-world patient reach, we identify high-potential compounds for in-licensing, clinically demonstrate their safety and efficacy and then select large pharmaceutical commercialization partners to maximize patient access globally.

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Debiopharm International S.A. identifies high-potential compounds for in-licensing, conducts clinical development and then selects large pharmaceutical commercialization partners to maximize patient access across the globe.

For our Translational Medicine organization based at our Headquarters in Lausanne, we are looking for a

Group Leader, Toxicology/Preclinical Safety

The Toxicology team is dedicated to accelerating the development of new therapies for unmet medical needs by selecting the best safest drug candidates.

Your Responsibilities Will Be But Not Limited To
  • Responsible for the overall toxicology/preclinical safety strategy for Debiopharm projects (small molecules & biologics)
  • Lead and manage a team of 2-3 preclinical toxicologists
  • Responsible for preclinical safety evaluation of in licensing opportunities and early compound selection
  • Act as Toxicology Subject Matter Expert (SME) for multidisciplinary teams and senior management
  • Identify, select and oversee preclinical safety studies at Contract Research Organizations
  • Responsible for the yearly functional budget & resources allocation, and to ensure quality of tox programs executed on time and within budgets
  • Responsible for the preparation and review of preclinical safety regulatory documents (including IDB, summaries for IND and IMPD, briefing documentation)
  • Drive mechanistic studies on toxicology findings and identification of early safety biomarkers
  • Work in matrix organization in close collaboration with other Translational Medicine functions, reporting to the Head of Translational medicine
  • Presentation to internal and external scientific communities & congresses

Requirements
  • University degree in Life Science (PhD in relevant expertise area or equivalent in biomedicine)
  • Mini. 8-10 years demonstrated experience in Toxicology/Preclinical Safety across various stages of drug development
  • Experience in the pharma industry in designing and overseeing nonclinical toxicology studies to support clinical development and regulatory submissions is a must
  • Experience in interactions with regulatory authorities and preparation of regulatory documentation
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects across various development stages. Experience in Oncology is an asset
  • Knowledge in preclinical research, GCLP, ICH guidelines and animal welfare regulations
  • Previous lead and management experience is an asset
  • Scientific rigor & interest, curiosity, analytical and organizational skills
  • Broad understanding of, and experience in contributing to Translational Medicine roadmap
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written)
  • Accustomed to work in a matrix organization with timelines-driven projects
  • Fluent in English

Benefits
  • An international and highly dynamic environment, with a long term vision.
  • The opportunity to join a successful company, at the forefront of the most advanced scientific developments in the industry and be exposed to many areas within clinical development and the pharmaceutical industry.
  • The possibility to be in a company in which innovation, people and entrepreneurship are the fundamentals of its success.
The use of external staffing agencies or recruiters requires prior approval from our Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department at Debiopharm requests external staffing agencies or recruiters not to contact Debiopharm employees or members of the Board of Directors directly in an attempt to present candidates.

Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of an agreement between the Human Resources Department and the external staffing agency or recruiter does not create any implied obligation on the part of Debiopharm.

Debiopharm will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates themselves for either current or future positions.

Job Summary
  • ID: A47F687CD6
  • Department: Translational Medicine
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Deadline: 10-05-2024

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