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Job Description
Job Description
Location : Greater Philadelphia Area, Pennsylvania
Title : Scientific Account Manager, Drug Development Services
Product or Service :
Drug development services for ADME, drug transporters, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, toxicokinetics, and / or bioanalytical method development
Bioanalysis Services and Study Design
Preclinical Toxicology Services and Study Design
Compensation mid-point : 75,000 Base with 15,000 in commission at plan
Full Benefits
Drug Development Account Manager
A preclinical Contract Research Organization located in the Greater Philadelphia Area, is seeking a candidate for an Account Manager representing a department that provides preclinical safety, efficacy, and PK testing services to pharmaceutical and medical device companies to support research and development. Account Managers (AMs) are key members of the Sales and Operations Team and function as liaisons between sponsors, internal research scientists, and business development team members. AMs use their knowledge of preclinical drug / device testing to design and manage studies for a wide range of sponsor requests ranging from lead optimization through regulatory submissions.
We are looking for a subject matter expert interested in a client-facing role to bring together the business development team, the scientific team, and the client.
Primary responsibilities :
Designing studies that meet client sponsors needs in a scientifically sound and cost-effective manner
Providing scientific consultative support for preclinical testing services, primarily ADME, drug transporters, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, toxicokinetics, and / or bioanalytical method development.
Fostering account diversification and expansion in association with sales and marketing
Remaining current on global regulatory requirements and industry trends related to drug and device development
Other important functions include :
Managing client expectations with timely and relevant communications
Participating in project management
Coordinating internal research projects to optimize service offerings
Interacting with different teams on a daily basis including scientists, upper management, vendors, legal, and accounting
Maintaining accurate records in multiple internal databases
Candidate Requirements :
A scientific background is a must. Working knowledge of pre-clinical research with a focus on drug transporters, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, toxicokinetics, and / or bioanalysis is highly desirable.
Bachelors Degree in biology, life sciences, pharmacology, or chemistry. Masters Degree or Ph.D. preferred.
3-5 years relevant industry experience depending on education level. 5 years BS, 3 years MS, 0 years Ph.D.
Prior experience in a preclinical CRO is highly desirable, but not necessary
Self-motivated individual with the ability to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision
