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Scientist I, Pharm/Tox, Pharmacological Sciences

Employer
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Location
San Rafael, CA, United States
Start date
Apr 26, 2019

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Discipline
Science/R&D, Biotechnology, Pharmacology
Required Education
Doctorate/PHD/MD
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Biotech Bay, Best Places to Work

Job Details

BioMarin is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating and have few, if any, treatment options. BioMarin will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind.

BioMarin's Research & Development group is responsible for everything from research and discovery to post-market clinical development. Research & Development involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with rare diseases. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

The Pharmacology and Toxicology Department at BioMarin is seeking an experienced Scientist II

to provide nonclinical pharmacology and toxicology expertise for the development of BioMarin's novel drug candidates.

This individual will provide scientific leadership and play a pivotal role providing nonclinical expertise in support of all phases of the drug development process from research through market application and commercialization.

The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic development of BioMarin's therapeutics by creating a best-evidence synthesis of existing knowledge and by designing, implementing, interpreting, investigating and reporting data that elucidates the pharmacological / toxicological profile of drug candidates.

This individual will work collaboratively with internal and external cross-functional sub-teams, collaborators and consultants to contribute to integrated development pathways throughout the drug development cycle.

The successful candidate will have a pharmacology / toxicology background as well as a strong understanding of pharmacological mechanisms of disease and will provide broad-based support to align nonclinical efforts with the company's opportunistic philosophy of drug development.

The candidate will interact with collaborators and scientists across the company

in order to

provide a balanced assessment as to the risk/benefit profile associated with a drug candidate's advancement. The individual will be responsible for the planning, implementation and organization of nonclinical studies along with the use of drug exposure to bridge across species, presentation of data (written and verbal) to cross-functional core teams and sub-teams, external collaborators, and the scientific community.

This individual will actively participate in representing Pharmacological Sciences on cross-functional project teams and/or lead project sub-teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to and implement an overall drug development strategy to support nonclinical and clinical pharmacology development during all stages of drug development

Work closely with collaborators on animal models of disease including an in-depth understanding of disease etiology

Design, implement, report and interpret nonclinical study data of small molecule, biologic or other novel drug candidate constructs across all stages of development

Prepare study synopses, protocols, study reports and regulatory documents to support nonclinical development of BioMarin's drug candidates

Interact/collaborate with various BioMarin functions, CROs, university or analytical laboratories, business partners, as necessary to ensure appropriate/timely progression of BioMarin projects

Effectively communicate nonclinical findings and their relevance to senior management, project teams, collaborators, and regulatory agencies

Participate in multi-disciplinary drug development teams including lead sub-teams and serving as a program representative at cross functional program meetings

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build/foster productive cross-functional collaborations both within and external to BioMarin.

EXPERIENCE:

Nonclinical pharmacology / toxicology background

with 2-5+

years of experience in the pharmaceutical, CRO, and/or biotechnology field at a Scient ist level.

Expertise in in vivo pharmacology or experience with animal models of disease

Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory process, as well as a good understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs)

Experience supporting the development of small molecules, biologics and/or other therapies, including determining non-clinical program strategy and design.

Experience with the preparation of regulatory submissions (IND/CTDs, NDA/BLA, etc.) and communicating/interacting with health authorities desirable

Experience in the design, conduct, and interpretation of GLP or non-GLP nonclinical pharmacology and toxicology studies

Strong critical, scientific, and strategic thinking skills; Strong problem solving and

decision making

abilities

Strong communication (verbal and written) skills

Experience and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

EDUCATION:

Required:

Doctorate (Ph.D.) or equivalent experience in pharmacology, toxicology or a related, relevant discipline.

Years of experience: Scientist II 2-5+ years of industry experience; Sr. Scientist I 5+years of industry experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ~BIO

Company

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery. In 1997, the company was founded to make a big difference in small patient populations, focusing on giving much-needed attention to the underserved communities of those with rare diseases. BioMarin sought to help patients whose voices could not always be heard and treat conditions that were not always in mainstream medical conversations. Throughout its history, BioMarin has worked tirelessly to make a difference by pursuing bold science. The company’s first approved therapy was inspired by a father who refused to accept there was no therapy for his son’s rare diagnosis. That relentless pursuit to change the course of his son’s future through the power of science is at the core of who BioMarin is today.

Through the company’s expertise in genetics and molecular biology, BioMarin has developed eight first or best-in-class targeted therapies that address the root cause of the conditions it seeks to treat, helping to better the lives of those struggling with rare genetic disease. The company’s purposeful and scientifically precise team of physicians and scientists has honed each treatment modality to seek transformative therapies.

Now, BioMarin seeks to make an even greater impact by applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach that propelled the last 25 plus years of drug development to larger genetic disorders, as well as genetic subsets of more common conditions. Each drug candidate pursued is guided by a fundamental understanding of the genetics and underlying biology of the condition it will address. The company believes that applying its knowledge to make a transformative impact is not just a calling, but an obligation to those who will benefit most. The more innovative solutions developed, the more lives BioMarin can impact.

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