POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of NPIC manages the biological profiling of small molecule compounds, oligonucleotides, and biological agents in the project funded by Needleman Program for Innovation & Commercialization (NPIC). Manages the in vitro, cellular, and in vivo profiling of test articles of different modalities. Oversee the different activities involved in managing drug discovery projects. Interacts with the CROs, analyzes data, interacts with and updates the internal project team, and decides on the next course of action.

EDUCATION:

Phd Or Terminal Degree Or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Drug Discovery (10 Years)

SKILLS:

Not Applicable

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy - Biological Sciences

WORK EXPERIENCE:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

SKILLS:

Biochemical Pharmacology, Biologics, Biotechnology Industry, Cell and Gene Therapy, Clinical Research Organizations (CRO) Management, Data Analysis Research, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Generation, Drug Discovery Process, In Vitro Pharmacology, In Vivo Pharmacology, Oligonucleotides, Pharmaceutical Industry, Research Dissemination, Small Interfering RNA (siRNA), Small Molecules

• Manages the profiling of test articles in drug discovery projects.
• Oversees the generation of in vitro, cellular and in vivo pharmacology data generated internally or at CROs for the projects.
• Manages profiling of test articles belonging to different modalities (small molecule, oligo nucleotides, siRNA, biologics, cell therapy, gene therapy, etc.).
• Identifies, selects, and manages the CROs for these and other biological profiling of test articles.
• Analyzes the generated data, disseminates to the internal team members, and help decides on the next course of action.
• Coordinates collection of all necessary data and forwarding to the IP attorney for filing patent applications.
• Coordinates appropriate agreements, purchase orders, payment of invoices, and related paperwork for the projects.
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.