The Associate Director, Clinical Sciences will:

• Define the overall clinical development strategy and corresponding study designs that best deliver the data supporting the target product profile ensuring relevant internal and external expert function inputs on cross-functional project teams
• Provide analysis of emerging study data and to recommend to the Project Director any needed changes to project strategy
• Conduct study data review and interpretation to ensure data-driven recommendations to MMV management as part of the project team, e.g. for transition to next phase
• Work closely with the counterpart from Pharmaceutical Partner on the joint clinical team to provide aligned recommendations and to support the Project Directors
• Contribute to the development of clinical documents as required including clinical study protocols, investigator brochures and other regulatory documents
• Present information internally and externally to multiple stakeholders
• Work closely with clinical operations during study set-up, conduct and close-out activities, and act as clinical sciences subject matter expert to study sites

Education and experience:

• PhD in the field of clinical pharmacology, biological sciences or PharmD degree
• Minimum 5-8 years clinical scientist experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech industry, academia, or non-profit organizations
• Experience in late stage drug development and field studies, particularly in infectious diseases would be an asset
• Experience in drug combination development, medicines for pediatric population or pregnant women, would be an asset
• Experience with multi-disciplinary team model in the work environment

Technical skills required:

•  Expert knowledge of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics
• Familiarity with principles of biostatistics, epidemiology, PKPD modelling
• Knowledge of regulatory authorities and global health bodies requirements
• Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice standards
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Proficient English (oral and written); French and/or Portuguese would be an asset

Behavioural skills required:

•  Motivated and passionate about MMV’s Mission
• Scientific leadership skills
• Team player and a strong collaborator
• Ability to influence and act as a role model for others
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Results-focused; with good project management, multi-tasking and organisational skills
• Demonstrate flexibility, dedication, and follow through to completion
• Willingness to travel, including endemic countries when appropriate

Start date: 15 March 2021

Interested applicants should send their CV and a cover letter giving reasons for their interest in the position before 31st December 2020.