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Director of Preclinical Research

Durham, NC · On-site +1

With the goal of further increasing the pace of progress towards better treatments, we're hiring a Director of Preclinical Research to help us pursue a growing number of research opportunities ...

Touro University

Preclinical Faculty

Hawthorne, NY · On-site

$112K - $140K/yr

This position directly reports to their Course Director at the Touro College of Dental Medicine and indirectly to the Director of Preclinical Education, Preclinical Faculty. * Attend all lectures and ...

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What does a director preclinical do?

A Director of Preclinical research oversees the early-stage development of drugs, medical devices, or therapies before human clinical trials begin. They manage preclinical studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, scientific rigor, and alignment with company goals. Responsibilities include designing research strategies, supervising laboratory teams, interpreting data, and collaborating with regulatory agencies such as the FDA. Their role is critical in assessing the safety and effectiveness of new treatments before advancing to human trials.

What are the typical responsibilities and team dynamics for a director preclinical?

As a Director Preclinical, you will oversee the planning, execution, and interpretation of preclinical research studies supporting drug discovery and development. This leadership role often involves managing cross-functional teams of scientists, project managers, and external partners such as contract research organizations (CROs). You will regularly collaborate with colleagues in regulatory affairs, clinical development, and senior management to align research objectives with overall company goals. The work environment is both strategic and hands-on, requiring frequent communication and the ability to facilitate problem-solving across departments. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy leading scientific innovation while navigating the complex regulatory landscape of new drug development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the director preclinical position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Preclinical, you need in-depth expertise in drug development, toxicology, and pharmacology, typically supported by an advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or DVM) and significant industry experience. Familiarity with preclinical study design, regulatory submission platforms (such as IND/CTA), and relevant quality management systems is vital. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills make candidates stand out for effectively managing multidisciplinary teams and partnerships. These competencies are critical for ensuring timely progress of drug candidates through preclinical stages while maintaining compliance and scientific rigor.

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Associate Director, Preclinical and Translational PK/PD

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Tarrytown, NY • On-site

$176K - $287K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Regeneron rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Build Our Future Together
The Associate Director role involves supporting PK and PK/PD requirements for early-stage drug discovery and IND projects. Responsibilities include providing input and oversight for preclinical in vivo studies, coordinating with and influencing scientific teams conducting these studies, managing nonclinical PK studies, analyzing and presenting PK/PD data to project teams and senior management, and preparing summary reports for regulatory submissions
When & where:
  • Work Location: Tarrytown, NY
  • Four days per week on site

Discover your role:
  • Serving as a subject matter expert on Preclinical PK/PD within Discovery-stage project teams and guiding the design of preclinical PK/pharmacology studies.
  • Collaborating with various internal groups such as Therapeutic Proteins, Therapeutic Function Areas, Assay Development, Precision Medicine, Preclinical Operations, and PPK/PD management to develop and execute PK strategies for projects.
  • Effectively communicating project team queries, expectations, and timelines to management.
  • Conducting and reporting PK/PD analyses based on data from preclinical studies.
  • Working closely with Toxicology, Pathology, Clinical Pharmacology, and Quantitative Pharmacology teams within the Drug Safety and Pharmacometrics department to deliver data and regulatory documents supporting project progression.
  • Maintaining current knowledge of scientific literature, regulatory guidance, and best practices related to PK/PD.

This role requires:
  • PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Biology/Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry with more than 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in biotech or pharma.
  • Deep theoretical and applied understanding of PK and PD to interpret the pharmacology and biology of therapeutic proteins. Experience with other modalities such as siRNA, CRISPR-based therapeutics, and cell therapies is highly beneficial.
  • Proven ability to plan, coordinate, lead PK and/or PK/PD studies, and analyze related data.
  • Familiarity with PK/PD (e.g., WinNonLin), data visualization and AI software and experience writing scientific reports and regulatory summaries.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.
Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on-site expectations for your role and location.
As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.
For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.
Salary Range (annually)
$176,100.00 - $287,300.00

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