Director Pharmacology

August 20, 2025
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

City: United Kingdom

State: United Kingdom

Company: Planet Pharma

Director Clinical Pharmacology

Location: UK (Remote)

Start Date: ASAP

Level: Director

We’re supporting a global biopharma organisation in hiring a Clinical Pharmacology leader to join their team.

Key Highlights:

  • Neuroscience experience is essential – candidates must have hands-on experience in Clinical Pharmacology within Neuroscience (no specific indication required).
  • The role is scientific and strategic , not operational.
  • You’ll be the primary Clinical Pharmacology representative in Europe , working closely with a US-based team.
  • No line management responsibilities – this is an individual contributor role.
  • Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the clinical pharmacology strategy from candidate nomination through to Phase 4.
  • Design and support clinical studies (Phases 1–4), including PK/PD data analysis and interpretation.
  • Serve as Clinical Pharmacology Lead on cross-functional teams, contributing to dose selection and scientific rationale.
  • Collaborate with Pharmacometrics leads to support modelling for internal and regulatory decision-making.
  • Contribute to regulatory submissions (IND, NDA/BLA) and address agency queries.
  • Manage external consultants and vendors.
  • Support scientific publications and presentations.

What You’ll Bring:

  • PhD or MD with significant experience in clinical pharmacology and PK/PD analysis.
  • Proven track record in Neuroscience clinical pharmacology.
  • Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory processes.
  • Proficiency in PK/PD software (e.g., Phoenix WinNonlin, R, NONMEM).
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.