Associate Director, Pharmacology

Job title:

Associate Director, Pharmacology

Company

ALK-Abelló

Job description

Do you want to help people with allergy? Are you interested in drug discovery? ALK is the world leader in allergy immunotherapy and has provided allergy vaccines to children and adults for 100 years. We are looking for a passionate pharmacologist who will help shape the future by discovering new innovative drugs to the benefit of patients.The position
As Associate Director, Pharmacology, you will join ALK Global Research as responsible for the pharmacological research aligned with ALKs overall strategy and lead a team of highly experienced scientists and technicians. You will take seat in the Drug Discovery Management Team and report to the VP of drug discovery.You will participate in and oversee the design and execution of preclinical and clinical PK/PD pharmacology studies to assess drug efficacy, mode of action, safety, and pharmacokinetics and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and industry best practices. Furthermore, you will participate in managing third party CROs that provides non-clinical services, communicate with regulatory authorities, and convey, adapt and influence internal stakeholders on pharmacological issues.Your primary tasks will be to:

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Develop and implement a pharmacology strategy aligned with ALKs overall research and development goals.
• Guide the selection of animal models and study designs including related in vitro/ex vivo analyses.
• Analyse and interpret pharmacology PK/PD data, drawing meaningful conclusions and making recommendations for further drug development.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including scientists, regulatory affairs, and clinical development teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Effectively communicate pharmacological findings to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulatory agencies.
• Stay updated with evolving regulatory requirements and ensure that pharmacology studies meet regulatory standards.
• Manage departmental budgets.

Your profile
You have a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. To be successful in this role, you must bring 5-10 years of experience including proven experience in a leadership role within the pharmaceutical industry.Moreover, we expect that you have:

• Expertise in designing and conducting preclinical pharmacology studies.
• Thorough understanding of translational medicine
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Adherence to ethical and compliance standards.

Become a part of ALK
We provide an attractive working environment for individuals looking for both personal and professional development. ALK is a global pharmaceutical company specialised in allergy immunotherapy. We are driven by a high level of professionalism, integrity, an open-minded approach and contributing to an inspiring and fun working environment together with our colleagues.ALK provides a uniquely dynamic and pleasant work environment, complete with inspiring and challenging assignments. You will be part of an engaged and informal team who values skill and knowledge creation. The result of your efforts will be significant throughout the organisation, and you will be able to actively influence and challenge the status quo.Our offices in Denmark offer a green view of the DTU Science Park in Hørsholm. We believe that physical presence enforces strong teamwork and collaboration and creates success, so it is important that you enjoy coming to work at our site with a degree of flexibility to also work from home from time to time.Do you want to learn more about our company, we encourage you to visit us at www.alk.net.Apply
Apply by attaching your CV and a short letter of motivation, no later than 15 May 2025.We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We evaluate applications and call for interviews on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait to apply! We reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.We are looking forward to hearing from you!Send applicationShare on:Region:

• Region Hovedstaden

Job type:PermanentWorking hours:Full-timeWorking days:DayIndustry sector:ResearchJob level:DirectorPosition type:ManagerApplication deadline:15/05/2025Location:Hørsholm, DenmarkCompany homepage:Office address:Bøge Allé 1 2970 HørsholmOffice location:ALK-Abelló A/SALK helps people living with allergy. By providing solutions that make life with allergy surprisingly simple we make a difference for many people. We build upon a strong heritage as a pioneer in allergy immunotherapy and we will continue to innovate, develop and market new products and solutions for people with allergy.
ALK is a global company with production sites in Denmark, France, Spain and the United States. We were founded in Copenhagen in 1923. Headquartered in Hørsholm, Denmark, ALK employs around 2,900 people worldwide and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.
We know that our employees are our most valuable asset and we believe they do their very best every day in the pursuit of new and better allergy treatments and solutions for people with allergy around the world. If you like to have influence and make a difference ALK is the right place so come join us on our exciting journey.

Expected salary

Location

Hørsholm, Hovedstaden

Job date

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:09:49 GMT

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