Head of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics

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We are seeking an innovative and collaborative Executive Director of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (CPP) to lead and oversee all aspects of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics to support drug development programs from preclinical to post-marketing stages. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role will provide strategic direction, scientific leadership, and technical expertise in clinical pharmacology while fostering cross-functional collaboration and innovation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience applying model-informed drug development strategies to advance small molecules, and biologics with a strong background in global regulatory interactions, health authority filings, and team leadership.

Strategic Leadership:

• Oversee the development and implementation of innovative CPP strategies for drug development programs, including dose selection, study design, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Biostatistics, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, CMC, Clinical, and Translational Biomarkers/Bioanalyticals to align clinical pharmacology objectives with program goals.
• Represent the CPP function at internal forums and in health authority interactions.

Clinical Pharmacology Execution:

• Oversee the design, analyses, and interpretation of PK/PD, exposure-response, population PK, and quantitative modeling to inform decision-making for clinical trials.
• Oversee Clinical Pharmacology aspects of regulatory submissions, including INDs, NDAs, CTAs, and health authority responses.

Regulatory and Compliance:

• Ensure clinical pharmacology strategies and deliverables meet global regulatory requirements.
• Lead preparation of pharmacology components for regulatory documents and participate in regulatory meetings.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Actively participate in cross-functional team meetings and provide expertise in integrating pre-clinical and clinical data.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal partners, senior leadership, and external collaborators.
• Drive external partnerships with CROs, consultants, and academic institutions.

Team Leadership:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing CPP team, encouraging innovation, scientific rigor, and professional development.
• Oversee deliverables of direct reports and external collaborators to maintain high scientific and ethical standards.

Position Requirements:

• PhD or MD in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Pharmacokinetics, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in clinical pharmacology/pharmacometrics with demonstrated leadership in advancing drug development programs.
• Strong track record in global regulatory interactions, including successful INDs, NDAs, or CTAs.
• Deep understanding of clinical pharmacology principles and regulatory requirements across therapeutic areas.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior partners in a matrixed environment.
• Outstanding problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

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$247,000 - $345,467 a year

At Insmed, we’re committed to investing in every team member’s total well-being, now and in the future. Our benefit programs vary by country but we offer the following to all Insmed team members, regardless of geographic location:

• Flexible approach to how we work
• Health benefits and time-off plans
• Competitive compensation package, including bonus 
• Equity Awards (Long-Term Incentives)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

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Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.