Project Leader

This position will be based in Alpharetta Georgia for a growing ophthalmology company.  It is a Sr. Manager, Director, or Sr. Director level role reporting to the Vice President of R&D.  The client will offer relocation assistance if necessary.

The Project Leader of Non-Clinical Development will be responsible for all aspects of drug development that involve moving a drug forward into the clinic (e.g. IND).  Candidate should have a broad experience and hands-on drug development expertise with respect to design, monitoring, issue management and overall consultancy for PK/TK, metabolism, safety pharmacology and toxicology studies.  The ideal candidate will understand pre-clinical FDA regulatory requirements.

• · Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or related field

• Excellent understanding of (hands-on experience with) non-clinical drug development

  • ·        At least 2-3 years of biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience
  • ·        Experience designing and handling animal experiments
  • ·        Ability to work and think independently
  • ·        Experience interfacing with the FDA a plus but not required
  • ·        Experience in ophthalmology a plus but not required
  • ·        Experience managing a CRO team a plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.