VP, Clinical Pharmacology

What's in it for you? Frontier is seeking a VP, Clinical Pharmacology to lead clinical pharmacology strategy across our oncology clinical portfolio. This is a senior, cross-functional leadership role spanning nonclinical pharmacology (PK/PD/ADME and bioanalysis), clinical pharmacology (bioanalysis, dose selection, and PK/PD strategy) for active trials, DMPK oversight, and clinical pharmacology/biopharmaceutics input into CMC decisions. This individual will serve as Frontier's senior-most clinical pharmacology leader, setting strategy and building out the function and will partner closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, and CMC, bringing hands-on scientific expertise to trial design, dose optimization, and regulatory strategy for our oncology programs. Requirements What will you be doing? - Lead clinical pharmacology strategy across active clinical trials, including dose selection, dose escalation, dose optimization, and exposure-response analyses. - Oversee nonclinical and clinical bioanalytical strategies and execution. - Oversee DMPK activities in support of clinical and nonclinical program needs. - Provide clinical pharmacology and biopharmaceutics input into CMC decisions, including formulation strategy, bioavailability, and drug-drug interaction risk. - Lead the development of clinical pharmacology content for regulatory submissions, including IND/CTA sections and briefing documents, in partnership with Regulatory Affairs. - Serve as the clinical pharmacology representative in interactions with FDA and other health authorities, including Type B/C meetings, briefing document preparation, and responses to information requests. - Apply model-informed drug development (MIDD) approaches, including PBPK modeling and biomarker strategy, to inform dose and development decisions. - Partner closely with Clinical Development, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, and CMC to ensure clinical pharmacology and DMPK considerations are built into trial design and regulatory decisions from the outset. - Serve as the primary hands-on contributor for clinical pharmacology and DMPK activities in the near term, working closely with CROs and consultants to execute analyses and deliverables, and ultimately hire and lead a small internal clinical pharmacology team as the portfolio grows. - Manage CRO relationships supporting clinical pharmacology and DMPK activities. What are we looking for? - PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced degree in pharmacology, translational sciences, or a related field. - 15+ years of clinical pharmacology experience in biotech or pharma, including leading clinical pharmacology strategy across clinical trials with oversight of DMPK. - Oncology therapeutic area experience required. - Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Clinical Development, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, and CMC. - Demonstrated experience managing CRO and consultant relationships as the primary means of executing clinical pharmacology and DMPK work. This role will operate this way initially, before building an internal team. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset. - Legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development - Free Food & Snacks - Wellness Resources - Stock Option Plan At Frontier, we strive to build a diverse and equitable workplace. The salary range for this role is $275,000 - $345,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including candidates' qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Frontier offers a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage, 401k and a broad range of other benefits. This compensation and benefits information is based on Frontier's knowledge as of the date of publication, and may be modified in the future.