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  <id type="integer">120107</id>
  <reference-id></reference-id>
  <requisition-number>15174</requisition-number>
  <source>Naturejobs.com - Ecommerce</source>
  <company-url>http://www.fforde-management.com</company-url>
  <employer-url>http://www.fforde-management.com</employer-url>
  <application-email>simon@fforde-management.com</application-email>
  <application-url></application-url>
  <employer-name>Fforde Management Ltd</employer-name>
  <company-name>Fforde Management Ltd</company-name>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[Our client, is seeking a Principal PK-PD Expert to join their offices based in Switzerland.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:   
•	Responsible for the PK, PK/PD and Modeling & Simulation component of study protocols, reports, project summaries and development plans within agreed timeframes and which meet regulatory requirements
•	Monitors study timelines, objectives and budgets, ensures accuracy of Succeed plans, assures rapid and effective communication of data
•	Independently manages and coordinates relations with regulatory authorities, line function, unit heads and Drug Regulatory Affairs
•	Chairs global project review meetings
•	Contributes to performance appraisal and development plans for full and part-time Project Team Representatives
•	Maintains scientific and regulatory expertise

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
•	PhD in Biological sciences, or equivalent Pharma degree or equivalent 
•	Excellent experience in drug development functions 
•	Experience as a Senior member of an International Project Teams or early development team 
•	Possesses a broad knowledge of overall development aspects outside own area of expertise

PERSONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
•	Excellent project management skills
•	Excellent knowledge of drug development guidelines
•	People management skills 
•	Fluent in English, oral and written

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE:  This is one of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies and known to be dedicated to best practice in leadership, giving encouragement to innovation and creativity in its employees and offering a work culture of mutual respect, integrity and loyalty.  As a bonus you will be living in a beautiful location in the heart of Europe within driving distance of several countries.  A generous salary and benefits package is available.  

Fforde is acting as a recruitment agency/business. 

To apply please email your CV to: simon@fforde-management.com or speak to our specialist consultant, Simon Thomas on +44 (0)20 3008 4425.  Visit our website and see all our job opportunities at www.fforde-management.com        

KEY WORDS:  Principal PK-PD Expert, PK-PD, PhD, Biological Sciences, Drug Development, Regulatory, Pharmaceutical, Scientific, Switzerland 
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  </description>
  <location>Switzerland</location>
  <title>Principal PK-PD Expert</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:12:34 -0500</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/120107-Principal-PK-PD-Expert</url>
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