R&D Preclinical Manager (Aus)
Plan and manage preclinical studies exploring novel radiopharmaceutical agents and implement Phase1-enabling studies in a leading global biopharma co
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Company: Telix Pharmaceuticals
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-6873-9968
Fax: +61-8-1464-8579
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About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (“Telix”, the “Company”) is an Australian public company (ASX:TLX) headquartered in Melbourne with operations in Europe, the United States and Japan. Our mission is to be a leading, global biopharmaceutical company in the field of “theranostic” radiopharmaceuticals and we are currently developing a mid-late stage pipeline of products in prostate, kidney and brain (glioblastoma) cancer.
Description
Reporting to the Director of Research and Development (Dr Michael Wheatcroft), the core deliverable of the role is to provide technical and scientific expertise to support the development of Telix’s existing pipeline, evaluate new candidates and to play a key role in managing Telix’s growing R&D team.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning, coordination and active management of preclinical studies exploring novel radiopharmaceutical agents including in vivo imaging, biodistribution (dosimetry) or efficacy-evaluation studies conducted by external vendors.
- In conjunction with expert toxicologist and regulatory advice, helping to implement Phase1-enabling studies supporting the toxicological evaluation of new clinical candidates.
- Effective management of outsourced activities conducted by external parties e.g. CMOs, CROs and academic collaborations to ensure delivery on time and on budget.
- Identifying, developing and validating suitable animal models, in vitro techniques, cell-based assays or analytical methods to support candidate development.
- Contributing to regular project meetings and providing verbal or written feedback to inform the team or management of progress.
- Maintaining an awareness of current oncology literature, conferences and establishing dialogue with other key opinion leaders in the field to identify potential new technologies or novel research projects.
- Providing technical support to other TLX projects including GMP manufacturing process development, GxP analysis of biologics, or radiolabelling chemistries.
- Some international travel required to oversee US, Japan and European-based projects.
Qualifications & Formal Training
- At least 5 years of relevant R&D experience with some commercial drug development exposure.
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant scientific subject (PhD preferred with a minimum of a Masters degree plus demonstrated research experience).
- Knowledge of GMP / Commercial Process development and validation is a plus.
Contact
For a full position description please visit our careers page at www.telixpharma.com. Applicants should send a CV and cover sheet describing your suitability for the role to Telix HR at: [email protected].
This position is for an immediate start.
The deadline for applications: 10th August 2018