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Employment Opportunities

Posted July 10, 2008

Calvert, A respected provider of preclinical testing for over 38 years, is a contract research organization noted for its reliable, efficient and cost effective in vivo and in vitro efficacy and safety testing.  The following employment opportunity exists:

Director of Safety Pharmacology

This position will be responsible for the operation, direction, and overall growth of the Pharmacology and Safety Pharmacology Departments.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Direct and control science performed with regard to protocol design, timeliness, proper client contact, quality of study conduct, and final report quality.
• Design protocols and experiments in cooperation with clients.
• Review protocols prior to client submission and verify compliance with appropriate regulatory agency requirements (FDA, EPA, etc.), standard operating procedures, and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Work with the VP of Client Services and the Business Development staff to expand new and existing client base.
• Grow and develop the client list and overall business of Pharmacology and Safety Pharmacology.
• Maintain positive interaction and open communication with clients on variety of issues.
• Oversee training and professional growth of directly reporting staff members through continuing education, publication, etc.
• Evaluate all reports for content, scientific, and technical accuracy, acceptable style and format, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor and assure complete and total quality in all studies performed within his/her areas.
• Follow Good Laboratory Practice regulations.
• Perform all duties of Study Director as described in Code of Federal Register on selected studies.
• Develop cost quotations for all studies within his areas of expertise.
• Investigate new scientific methods and procedures to maintain currency within own scientific areas and make appropriate recommendations for service expansion to the President.
• Work with other management (President, Ownership, Controller and Vice President of Client Services) in the preparation of the annual budget, and prepare detailed financial status reports for Management review. 
• Set a company-wide example of quality and timeliness in all work performed by his/her groups.
• Perform business development travel as required and requested.
• Participates in due-diligence activities as may be necessary.
• Publish articles and make scientific presentations as opportunities present themselves with the explicit approval of the President.
• Attend pertinent scientific meetings and sell the services of Calvert Laboratories.
• Attain all revenue goals as set and defined by company.

Ideal candidates will have a Masters degree in Pharmacology or a related field (Ph.D. is preferred), and will have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.  The equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant and related laboratory or related research environment will be fairly considered.  Candidate should also have a complete and sound knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.

Calvert Laboratories offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including a company matched 401(k), health and dental plans, long term disability to age 65, and an Employee Incentive Program.  Please send or fax your resume to:

Calvert Laboratories, Inc.
Scott Technology Park
100 Discovery Drive
Olyphant, PA  18447
ATTN: Human Resources
FAX: (570) 585-2217
Email: jobs@calvertlabs.com
NO PHONE CALLS!!
E.O.E.

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Posted June 25, 2008

Non-clinical Drug Safety Scientist
Job Code: NDS
Location: London, England (UK)

SERVIER is France’s 2nd pharmaceutical group employing 20,000 people worldwide, and has achieved a consolidated turnover of € 3.3 billions.

Our success depends upon the dynamism of our research directed towards the discovery of new drugs, mainly in metabolic, cardiovascular, neuroscience and oncology diseases. Thanks to its 2,600 scientists, our growing company has a pipeline of 78 drugs in development.

In our Research center, a major and expanding scientific and medical hub within Europe, we are offering a new position.

Non-clinical Drug Safety Scientist
Job code: NDS

You will be in charge of the management on non-clinical Safety Pharmacology programmes to support the development and regulatory submissions of new drug discovery candidates.

Located in our London office, you will implement the regulatory studies in close partnership with leading international CROs with an overall responsibility for the scientific, technical and regulatory study conduct.

The successful applicant will have BSc, MSc, a proven practical and scientific experience together with organisational abilities. Up-to-date knowledge in current regulatory requirements of new drug development in a GLP compliant environment, as well as some experience within a research or industrial environment would be an advantage.

A background in physiology of central nervous system or cardiovascular function would be required.

You are self-motivated, collaborative and team oriented with good communication skills.

To apply, please send your application (cover letter and CV), quoting reference, to:
Garlone VIOLLE
SERVIER, 11 rue des Moulineaux 92150 Suresnes FRANCE
E-Mail: valerie.pesenti@fr.netgrs.com

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Posted March 24, 2008

Project Leader in Non-Clinicial Safety Pharmacology—Servier
Job Code: SPH
Location: London, England (UK)
London West, Slough SL2 6 PJ

You will be in charge of the management on non-clinical Safety Pharmacology programmes to support the development and regulatory submission of new drug discovery candidates.

Located in our London office and reporting to the head of Safety Pharmacology based near Paris, you will implement the regulatory studies in close partnership with leading international CROs.

As an expert in Safety Pharmacology, you will work in a highly collaborative interdisciplinary and team-based environment. In collaboration with the other team members (Pharmacology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Pharmacokinetics…) you will be in charge of the preclinical evaluation of these compounds and the preparation of the IND application.

With a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Toxicology or MD, DVM or Pharmacist, you have a comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular research with an experience in cellular or molecular mechanisms mediating cardiac physiological functions or pathophysiological processes. Hands-on experience in haemodynamic and ECG evaluation in rodents as well as in non rodents cardiovascular models (primates, dogs) is required.

You are experienced in non-clinical drug development or toxicology, in the context of GLP multisite studies, in preparing study reports for regulatory submissions.

You are self-motivated, collaborative and team oriented with good communication skills.

To apply, please send your application (cover letter and CV), quoting reference, to:
Céline LARQUETOUX
SERVIER, 11 rue des Moulineaux 92150 Suresnes FRANCE
E-mail: celine.larquetoux@fr.netgrs.com

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Posted December 3, 2007

Sr. Research Pharmacologist—Abbott
Location: Chicago, Illinois 60064

Follow your aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities, competitive salaries, great benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, a company paid pension plan and profit sharing, all with a company providing the growth and strength to build your future.

Description:
Senior Research Pharmacologist/Associate Research Investigator, (Grade 17–18) full-time position available. Will perform and oversee in vivo safety pharmacology studies (cardiovascular and renal) to define the pharmacologic profiles of novel Discovery compounds. Will be expected to develop new cardio-renal models in support of drug Discovery efforts. Excellent communication skills are critical since this person will collaborate extensively with multiple project teams. The ability to provide clear direction to Discovery projects based on interpretation of complex physiological data is essential. Will be expected to supervise at least one direct report.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D or equivalent required.
• Established expertise in in vivo cardio-renal pharmacology based on graduate and/or post-doctoral training.
• Must be able to design and interpret results from studies that provide definitive conclusions.
• Good verbal, written and presentation skills are required.
• Must also have excellent organizational abilities (record keeping, collaborative and time management skills).
• Must be capable of regularly publishing in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Ph.D required or equivalent

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. EEO/AA

TO APPLY, VISIT THE WEB SITE

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Posted November 14, 2007

Experienced Ph.D., M.S./BS-Level Scientists (Pharmacologist, Biochemist or Cell Biologist)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Galleon Pharmaceuticals, Respiratory Biology—Groundbreaking opportunity to discover and develop ventilatory control medicines

Galleon Pharmaceuticals, located in suburban Philadelphia, is building a world-class team of scientists focused on creating a portfolio of novel medicines for use in patients with diseases that have an abnormal ventilatory control component. Our products will have potential applications in sleep medicine, pulmonary, neurological and cardiovascular diseases, anesthesiology and pediatrics conditions.

We are seeking experienced Ph.D., M.S./BS-level scientists (pharmacologist, biochemist or cell biologist) to build a high-quality biology team focused on the discovery and progression of potential therapeutics for ventilatory control dysfunction. Preference will be given to candidates with pharmaceutical industry experience (>5 years). Both bench and management positions are available.

Expertise and experience in the respiratory area is preferred. For senior scientists a track-record of innovation, risk-taking and effectively managing, motivating and developing a scientific group is essential. The team will develop new in vitro and in vivo systems - as well as employ currently available ones - to assess the impact of compounds on ventilatory control. Candidates with high levels of scientific curiosity, a drive and passion to create novel medicines, and strong communication and inter-personal skills will be best positioned for success. You will have the opportunity to effectively engage with the world’s top scientific experts in this research area, and to work across the matrix within the company. All members of the Company are invited and expected to contribute significantly to the development and implementation of the Galleon’s short-term and longer-term vision and strategy.

This is a rare, ground-floor opportunity at a pharmaceutical company that is creating novel medicines in several therapeutic areas of high unmet medical need, has excellent financial backing and fosters a culture of innovation, empowerment, delivery and personal development for all staff.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Douglas W.P. Hay, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Drug Discovery
Galleon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
41 University Drive – Suite 400
Newtown, PA 18940
or online to: douglas@galleonpharma.com

Galleon is an equal opportunity employer

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