Serves as the West Coast Regional Medical Officer for PPD Biotech
Focuses on business development and client engagement and sustained relationship efforts for Biotech West Coast Region
Delivers strategic value to Biotech clients from an industry experienced medical and scientific leadership perspective
Provides clinical guidance and credibility to Biotech business development
Interacts with client Therapeutic Area Heads, CMOs, and senior development staff understanding client needs and working with PPD Biotech colleagues
Communicates optimal integrated service offerings, develops best in class proposals, and offers strategic programmatic and trial-level clinical advice
Uses scientific and clinical expertise to drive the sales performance of PPD Biotech through strong scientific engagement and personal networks
Builds and maintains credibility for PPD within the West Coast Region Biotech community
Requirements
Medical Doctorate (MD) and medical specialization required
10+ years (industry preferred) clinical development experience
Demonstrates a strong network and connectivity to Biotech and mid-size pharma market and key stakeholders (CMOs and CSOs of such companies)
Experience managing client relationships is critical
Thorough understanding of overall biologic/pharmaceutical product development process from pre-clinical through post-marketing, including all stages of development and all functional roles
Therapeutic and indication-specific development expertise across one or more therapeutic areas and one or more drug classes
Deep knowledge of clinical program and study design, relevant endpoints, safety considerations and current regulatory and commercial landscapes
Commercial acumen and proven ability to establish productive relationships with clients, internal and external stakeholders
Strong decision-making and analytical skills
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented leadership approach
Ability to handle multiple issues on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to travel extensively within West Coast Region
Benefits
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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Hard skills
clinical developmentbiologic product developmentclinical program designstudy designregulatory knowledgesafety considerationscommercial landscapestherapeutic area expertisedrug class knowledgeanalytical skills