http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/assoc-dir-process-dev-mgmt-ca-california-200627235.htmMon, 02 Nov 2009 04:24:34 +0000162079Responsibilities The successful candidate will lead a group of scientists and engineers to develop and commercialize injection devices for Genentech's therapeutic proteins in conjunction with external partners.  Injection devices may include pens, auto-injectors and/or other delivery devices.  Major responsibilities will include technical oversight for all phases of design, industrialization, and commercialization of the delivery devices, including work conducted by external development partners and component suppliers.  He/she will provide guidance and input to project core teams and sub-teams in the area of device and combination product development, including integration with the full spectrum of drug development activities.  He/she will serve as key resource and provide input into Marketing, Operations, Development and Regulatory strategy for Combination Product projects.  This person will regularly interface with staff and leaders in Manufacturing Collaborations, Project Core Teams, Marketing, Early and Late Stage Pharmaceutical Development, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.  He/she will also regularly interact with external development partners and component suppliers.  He/she will also provide input to efforts to develop business processes for combination products. Job Requirements The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or the equivalent.  Experience in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry is required, with at least 10 years of experience in device, combination product and/or pharmaceutical development. The candidate must have deep expertise in delivery device design, development, industrialization, and commercialization, combined with a broad knowledge of manufacturing, quality control, preclinical and clinical development, and regulatory issues pertaining to delivery devices and combination products. The candidate must have a proven track record of taking delivery devices and/or combination products from conception to successful implementation and commercialization. He/she must have experience managing groups of engineers and scientists.  A proven track record of working effectively in a matrix organization with a highly cross-functional and collaborative environment is very desirable. Excellent people management, communication, and influencing skills are required.  Experience in managing partnerships with external companies is also highly desirable. DIVISION:  Process Dev & New Manuf Facil REQUISITION NUMBER:  09-1000027514 (DEVICE DEVELOPMENT) http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/scientist-dmpk-ca-california-200620795.htmMon, 26 Oct 2009 12:50:57 +0000150930Responsibilities: The Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) department at Genentech is seeking a highly motivated individual with proven abilities who will be involved in the design, execution, supervision, and interpretation of nonclinical pharmacokinetic studies.  These studies will enable the selection of small molecule drug development candidates and provide assessment of their pharmacokinetic/ADME characteristics to support drug development.  The individual will be involved in the following activities as part of their role: -Representation of DMPK at interdisciplinary project teams Pharmacokinetic & pharmacodynamic data analysis and modeling -Report writing & IND and NDA filings Mentoring & supervision of staff -Set-up and validation of in vivo/in vitro ADME/PK models Requirements:  A PhD degree in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism or other relevant fields.   5+ years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.  Experience with regulatory filings is required.  Good organization skills, teamwork, communication skills and flexibility are essential.         Desirable:  Familiarity with pharmacokinetic software such as WinNonLin, ADAPT, SAAMII, NONMEM and drug metabolism concepts.  Experience in supervision of staff. DIVISION:  Research REQUISITION NUMBER:  09-1000028171 Sci DMPK SME http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/sap-business-process-manager-md-maryland-200620237.htmFri, 23 Oct 2009 19:11:04 +0000148710My company shares my passion for helping to improve human health around the world.” “This is My MedImmune.” Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities…that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world. Title: SAP Business Process Manager Location: MD, Gaithersburg - Corporate Headquarters Req: 01718 The Senior Manager, Business Process Improvement position within MedImmune is responsible for working in partnership with the business to assess and define business needs and business process improvements. This position will work with the business process owners to identify opportunities for continuous improvement that align with business strategies and objectives and ultimately increase efficiency, mitigate risks and improve overall operational effectiveness. The position will be responsible for partnering with the cross functional stakeholders to drive process improvement through exemplary process design/improvement/management skills using proven best practice techniques such as Lean Six Sigma or equivalent. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Identifying, qualifying, selecting, structuring, and prioritizing process improvement projects that are aligned with overarching business goals. Providing hands-on team leadership and subject matter expertise. Driving the "As-is” and “Future State” analysis. Facilitating the development, assessment and implementation of key (business) performance measures (KPIs) Facilitating executive briefings, progress status reporting, definition of measures and the generation of new ideas for continuous improvement. This position primarily interacts with departmental managers both within the various business units and IT but may also be required to interact with senior leadership at MedImmune. The value this role brings to the MedImmune business and IT departments include: • Providing business process engineering and re-engineering expertise • Domain as well as technical expertise that allows for the identification of the client organizations strengths and weaknesses and helps them realize potential new approaches and technology enablers. • Working with the IT Business Partner to provide leadership for bringing people, process, and technology to the business • Enabling business strategy and objectives • Facilitating collaboration • Influencing business process improvements • Enabling business strategy and objectives • Facilitating collaboration • Influencing business process improvements • Enabling IT as an integral part of the business • Assuring bi-lateral communication between IT and our business partners • Encouraging innovative solutions to business problems • Promoting business effectiveness and efficiency while striving for innovation, flexibility and integration with technology. • Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships Special Skills/Abilities: • Deep domain expertise in Finance • Extensive experience with SAP • Proven communication, facilitation, consulting and interpersonal skills. • Strong oral and written communication skills • The ability to mange effectively across all levels of the organization • Ability to work in a matrix organization • Ability to foster a collaborative and cross-functional team across distinct business units • Able to travel to other sites from two to five days per month as required • Ability and desire to help evolve and implement improved processes • Ability to understand the Customer’s business and how IT contributes to the delivery of that product or service • Ability to lead business process re-engineering sessions • Knowledge and performance in data analysis, process mapping, process analysis, process modeling, and facilitation techniques are essential. • Proficient with Word, Excel, MS Project, Visio and PowerPoint JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education: MBA a plus. Experience: 5 -10 years of experience in a managerial position or above related to specific functional areas of the business, with IT experience a plus. Experience in an FDA or government regulated industry preferred but not required. Experience in large-scale business transformation, business process reengineering or operational improvement projects. Six Sigma Certified Green or Black Belt is desirable Supervision: Must work with minimal supervision and guidance. May require occasional supervision of project/program teams and managers If you are interested in this position please click Apply Now below and search for Req #. 01718 MedImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/postdoctoral-research-opportunities-oh-ohio-200317788.htmTue, 29 Sep 2009 13:35:15 +0000124770Lerner Research Institute Postdoctoral Research Opportunities Postdoctoral fellowships and advanced postdoctoral positions (Research Associate and Project Scientist) are available in fundamental and translational research, including biomedical engineering, cancer biology, drug discovery and development, vascular cell biology, and molecular cardiology, immunology and transplantation research, molecular genetics, virology, neurosciences, pathobiology, structural biology, human genetics and genomic medicine. For a listing of positions available, visit: www.lerner.ccf.org/jobs/postdoc Visit: www.lerner.ccf.org/education for details about postdoctoral programs, career development programs, living in Cleveland and working at the Cleveland Clinic. Visit the Lerner Research Institute Education website at www.lerner.ccf.org/education for information about recruiting, postdoctoral support, career development programs, living in Cleveland and working at The Cleveland Clinic www.lerner.ccf.org. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/postdoctoral-opportunities-ny-new-york-200406942.htmMon, 22 Jun 2009 14:38:55 +000040043POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES The Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health, with basic and applied research programs in the biomedical and environmental sciences, provides a unique and dynamic postdoctoral training experience. Enhancing this environment are state-of-the-art core facilities; broad-based graduate programs with the University of Albany, State University of New York; and new initiatives in bioinformatics; genomics, nanobiotechnology, and biodefense. Position are available in the following ares: - Atmospheric Chemistry - Biodefense - Biomarkers/Nutrition - Cancer Biology/Chemotherapy - Carcinogenesis - Cell Biology/Mitosis - DNA Repair/NMR - Drug Metabolism/Resistaneces - Gene Expression/Regulation - Immunology - Infectious Disease - Medial Entemology - Microbial Genetics/Pathogenesis - Mobile Genetic Elements - Neuroscience/Disease - Stem Cell Biology - Structural Biology - Toxicology/Neurotoxicology For additional information, go to View Contact Details below. To apply online please click the Apply Now button below.