Overview
Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases.
See Yourself at Telix
The Fellow, Pharmacology and Toxicology will play a critical role in advancing the research and development of innovative radiopharmaceutical products. This position requires a deep understanding of pharmacology and toxicology principles, with a specific focus on radiopharmaceuticals. The incumbent will lead a matrix team responsible for designing, conducting, and interpreting pharmacological and toxicological studies to ensure the safety and efficacy of new radiopharmaceutical products.
Key Accountabilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and oversight for pharmacology and toxicology activities related to radiopharmaceutical development.
- Study Design and Execution: Design, plan, and oversee preclinical pharmacology and toxicology studies to support regulatory submissions and product development.
- Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientists and researchers focused on pharmacology and toxicology. Ensure the team's expertise aligns with the company's objectives.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all pharmacology and toxicology studies adhere to regulatory guidelines, including FDA, EMA, and other relevant agencies. Prepare and review relevant sections of regulatory submissions.
- Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments such as research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance to ensure seamless product development.
- Data Analysis and Interpretation: Analyze and interpret pharmacological and toxicological data to guide decision-making processes and provide insights into the safety and efficacy of radiopharmaceutical products.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential safety concerns and develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with radiopharmaceutical products.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest developments in pharmacology, toxicology, and radiopharmaceutical research. Implement best practices and innovative approaches to enhance the company's product development efforts.
- Budget Management: Manage the departmental budget effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost-effective execution of projects.
- Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate pharmacology and toxicology findings, recommendations, and updates to senior management, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders as required.
- Health Authority Interaction: Can function independently when interacting with global health authorities.
Education and Experience:
- PhD or equivalent degree in Pharmacology, Toxicology, or a related scientific field required. A DVM or PharmD with relevant experience may also be considered.
- 10+ years of experience in pharmacology and toxicology, preferably within the radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines and requirements related to pharmacology and toxicology studies, particularly in the context of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
Key Capabilities:
- Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
- Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
- Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
- Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
- Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
- Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
- Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
- Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
- Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills
At Telix, we believe everyone counts , we strive to be extraordinary , and we pursue our goals with determination and integrity . You will be part of an engaged and supportive group of colleagues who all have a sharedpurpose: to help people with cancer and rare diseases live longer, better quality lives. Being a Telix employee means being a part of a unique, global, interdisciplinary team working to deliver what's next in precision medicine. We have hybrid and remote employees located all around the world. We offer competitive salaries, annual performance-based bonuses, an equity-based incentive program, generous vacation, paid wellness days and support for learning and development.
Telix Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
