Allergan Aesthetics Biological Research is seeking a highly motivated and innovative candidate who will direct and contribute to multi-disciplinary research in a highly collaborative environment. The successful candidate will lead a team performing in vivo pharmacological research to characterize existing and novel toxin protein therapeutics. She/He/They will be responsible for managing a team of in vivo scientists to design and perform pharmacology studies using existing and novel assays aimed at evaluating the effects of botulinum neurotoxins on muscle paralysis. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader and technical expert in the field who will investigate, identify, develop and optimize new methods/techniques to address critical project needs.
The ideal candidate will have a strong and established background in pharmacology, specializing in in vivo pharmacology, and a proven track record of successfully leading diverse and matrixed project teams to drive novel therapeutics into development. The candidate will have experience with project conception, strategic planning, analysis, interpretation of results, come forward with recommendations, or understanding of the results, communicate and present at team meetings and in reports, and have exceptional troubleshooting skills. Additionally, the candidate will have a strong working knowledge in several research areas including neuroscience, rodent anatomy, and histology. The candidate will be able to lead by influence and maintain a productive, collaborative, and inclusive laboratory environment in compliance with regulatory and company expectations.
Key responsibilities:
• Drive functional performance by leading team members in designing and performing in vivo assays, and analyzing pharmacological results to answer scientific questions.
• Set functional goals with experimental timelines and execute a strategy in alignment with the goals and key scientific objectives for the research.
• Demonstrate creative ‘out of the box’ thinking to solve difficult problems, champion new technologies, and independently modify experimental plans when required to achieve project goals.
• Understand the broad objectives of the project as well as their role in achieving those objectives.
• Work with cross-functional team members to accomplish the goals and requirements of the organization.
• Make significant contributions to project teams through lab-based, or other work environment activities.
• Manage project activities and professional development of a team of scientists through effective mentoring, guidance, and supervision.
• Advance scientific expertise within the function and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to help advance programs from research to development.
• Perform data analysis, write scientific reports, and provide presentations to multidisciplinary teams and to management.
• Demonstrate a high level of proficiency and expertise in his/her discipline.
• Learn, understand, and master new experimental techniques, and act as a resource, mentor and leader of others.
• Maintain awareness of emerging literature and science in the neurotoxin field and help author scientific disclosures, as needed.
• Contribute to writing regulatory documents in compliance with Federal Regulations, including protocols, study reports, relevant sections of investigator brochures and INDs, white papers, patents and other similar documents.
• Effectively organize and present program updates and research strategies to functional and non-functional leaders as well as potential and existing partners.
• Provide expert advice and share knowledge with direct reports, peers, and senior management.
• Provide guidance to develop both the skills and the careers of direct reports.
• Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, appropriate handling of materials, controlled drug, and radioactive compounds, GxP compliance, and animal care where applicable.
