Senior Clinical Pharmacologist — Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
- Location
- Allschwil
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 45 days ago
Role overview
The purpose of Idorsia is to challenge accepted medical paradigms, answering the questions that matter most.
To achieve this, we will discover, develop, and commercialize transformative medicines – either with in-house capabilities or together with partners – and evolve Idorsia into a leading biopharmaceutical company, with a strong scientific core.
- The purpose of Idorsia is to challenge accepted medical paradigms, answering the questions that matter most.
- To achieve this, we will discover, develop, and commercialize transformative medicines – either with in-house capabilities or together with partners – and evolve Idorsia into a leading biopharmaceutical company, with a strong scientific core.
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of clinical pharmacology strategies and corresponding studies across multiple programs,
- & Experience
- PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, or related field
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and execution of clinical pharmacology strategies and corresponding studies across multiple programs,
- Develop innovative and meaningful clinical pharmacology approaches that accelerate and de-risk drug development
- Define dose selection, escalation strategies, and characterize exposure-response relationships
- Ensure integration of nonclinical, translational, biomarker and clinical data to inform development decisions
- Design clinical studies with appropriate pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) endpoints
Key requirements
- & Experience
- PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, or related field
- 10+ years of job relevant industry experience in biotech/pharma Proven track record in:
- Early clinical development (FIH through proof-of-concept) Study design and dose justification PK/PD modeling and interpretation
- Experience managing multiple concurrent programs in a dynamic environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset and intellectual curiosity with ability to thrive in ambiguity and rapid change
- Strong scientific leadership with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach
- Demonstrated ability to translate clinical pharmacology data into high-quality manuscripts, abstracts, and conference presentations
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery Why Join Us?
Application process
- biomarkers and model-informed drug development (MIDD) approaches to enhance study design and decision-making
- Author and contribute to protocol development, including statistical and modeling/simulation considerations
- Serve as the primary clinical pharmacology interface with: Research, Translational Sciences, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs
- Represent clinical pharmacology at life cycle meetings
- Lead scientific discussions and provide strategic input in program governance meetings and decision-making forums
- Manage a large inflow of new clinical candidates alongside ongoing studies
- Author and contribute to regulatory documentation (IND/CTA, briefing documents, health authority responses)
- Represent clinical pharmacology in agency interactions as a subject matter expert
Contacts
- For those partners who have no valid, signed Master Service Agreement in place with Idorsia, all unsolicited resumes, CVs, anonymous profiles, or any other candidate details submitted through our website or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Idorsia Pharmaceuticals (including any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, or related companies) are considered the property of Idorsia Pharmaceuticals and are not subject to payment of any form of introduction, placement or referral fees. now Find similar jobs: R&D Functions
Company and context
- We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial Senior Clinical Pharmacologist to join our organization.
- In this role, you will operate in a lean, fast-paced environment with established core processes and systems, influencing the clinical pharmacology strategy across a high volume of First-in-Human (FIH) and early clinical programs , as well as ongoing studies.
- This is a hands-on, high-impact role within Global Clinical Development, offering significant visibility and growth potential in the organization, and requiring close collaboration with Translational Research.
- Join a science-led organization with a proven track record of innovative medicines from discovery to launch
- Opportunity to work on multiple innovative early-stage programs with a high level of ownership and visibility across the organization
- Thrive in an agile and entrepreneurial culture that champions innovative development over bureaucracy
- Work Location: Allschwil, Switzerland (primarily on-site) Business Area: Global Clinical Development Job Type: Permanent, full time Job ID : 4767
- At Idorsia, we harness the power of difference, authenticity, and inclusion to achieve business success.
Additional details
- Apply biomarkers and model-informed drug development (MIDD) approaches to enhance study design and decision-making Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of job relevant industry experience in biotech/pharma Proven track record in:
- Early clinical development (FIH through proof-of-concept) Study design and dose justification PK/PD modeling and interpretation
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
- Work Location: Allschwil, Switzerland (primarily on-site) Business Area: Global Clinical Development Job Type: Permanent, full time
- For those partners who have no valid, signed Master Service Agreement in place with Idorsia, all unsolicited resumes, CVs, anonymous profiles, or any other candidate details submitted through our website or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Idorsia Pharmaceuticals (including any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, or related companies) are considered the property of Idorsia Pharmaceuticals and are not subject to payment of any form of introduction, placement or referral fees.
Notes and original content
- Apply biomarkers and model-informed drug development (MIDD) approaches to enhance study design and decision-making
- Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of job relevant industry experience in biotech/pharma
- Proven track record in:
- Early clinical development (FIH through proof-of-concept)
- Study design and dose justification
- PK/PD modeling and interpretation
- Why Join Us?
- Work Location: Allschwil, Switzerland (primarily on-site)
- Business Area: Global Clinical Development
Questions about this listing
What salary does Idorsia Pharmaceuticals offer for this role?
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals lists CHF 85'500 - 129'500 gross per year for this position in Allschwil. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Idorsia Pharmaceuticals offer?
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