CTC Resourcing Solutions is a specialist staffing organization based in Basel, London, and Munich providing flexible staffing to the pharmaceutical industry. They are currently looking for a Clinical Pharmacology Expert based in Basel, Switzerland to support oncology drug development. The position responsibilities include providing pharmacokinetic expertise, designing clinical pharmacology strategies, analyzing and reporting data, and ensuring collaboration within drug development teams. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in pharmacokinetics or related field with 6-10 years experience, expertise in related disciplines, experience using analysis tools, and strong communication and project management skills.

1. Providing Flexible Resourcing Solutions
CTC Resourcing Solutions, founded in Basel, Switzerland in 1997, is a specialist staffing organisation based in
Basel, London and Munich, providing flexible resourcing solutions to the pharmaceutical industry across Europe,
with contract and permanent placements in clinical development, data management, statistics, regulatory affairs
and medical marketing.
For one of our clients, we are currently looking for a
Clinical Pharmacology Expert
Reference Number: 10-13-807-CPE-W
Type of placement: Permanent
Location: Switzerland, Basel
Purpose:
Support oncology drug development by providing clinical pharmacology / Drug Metabolism and
Pharmacokinetic (DMPK) expertise across early and full development phases, and global medical
affairs. Represent Oncology Clinical Pharmacology (OCP) global line function on cross-functional
teams and influence design, execution, and analysis of clinical pharmacology / DMPK related study
components.
Main Responsibilities:
 Contributes expert pharmacokinetic / DMPK input into key pre-clinical and clinical, and
regulatory documents including clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, investigator
brochures, Investigational New Drug (IND) / Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier
(IMPD)’s and New Drug Application (NDA)’s within agreed timelines, and meeting all
regulatory requirements under minimal guidance from manager.
 Designs clinical pharmacology strategy for assigned program and coordinates
pharmacokinetic / DMPK related elements for preclinical and/or clinical projects. Identifies
potential project hurdles, suggests solutions and establishes contingency plans. Represents
OCP on Global Program Team(s) or early project teams.
 Performs or oversees Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamics (PK /
PD) analyses using a variety of tools and approaches. Integrates, interprets and reports data
to project teams and other customers.
 Ensures constructive collaboration within drug development teams and with other internal
partners (e.g. DMPK, Toxicology, Modeling and Simulation, Formulations, Drug Regulatory
Affairs, Clinical Development).
 Defines and updates as appropriate the PK, PK/PD, DMPK biopharmaceutical requirements in
the OCP and/or preclinical project development plans.
 Monitors study timelines, objectives and budgets, ensures accuracy of project progress in
company tracking tools (e.g. Succeed). Assures rapid and effective communication of data to
project teams.
 Leads or participates in OCP or project sub-teams. Coordinates with appropriate sub-team
members and/or prepares summary documentation.
 Maintains and enhances technical and drug development expertise (e.g. training courses,
external meeting attendance).May act as technical subject matter expert in key clinical
pharmacology / DMPK related area.
 Attends meetings with external parties including investigators, outside experts, and health
authorities.
 May manage one or more junior OCP associates.Coaches and mentors other OCP
associates.
Should you be interested in the above position and wish to apply, please send your application with your CV,
quoting the above reference number, to our recruitment team at recruitment@ctcon.ch
CTC Clinical Trial Consulting, Greifengasse 1, CH 4058 Basel, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 61 695 88 66 Fax: +41 61 695 88 67 www.ctcon.ch info@ctcon.ch

2. Qualifications and Experience:
 Ph.D. in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism or a related discipline, or a Pharm. D. with
appropriate post-doctoral training
 6 - 10 years of relevant post doctoral, academic, industry or government experience
 Expert knowledge of related disciplines (e.g. DMPK, toxicology, regulatory) and the drug
development process
 Demonstrated experience using in silico analysis tools (e.g. WinNonlin, SAS, NonMEM, Trial
Simulator, GastroPlus, SymCyp)
 Demonstrated experience and ability to work successfully as part of cross functional team in a
highly dynamic, matrixed, project team environment
 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Strong organizational and project skills
 Expert critical thinking and problem solving skills including publications / presentations.
 Strong influencing and negotiating skills
 Coaching, mentoring, and people management skills
 Effective oral and written communication skills in English
 Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
Our offer:
 Competitive salary and package
 Wide range of career opportunities in a large pharmaceutical organisation
 International experience
Should you be interested in the above position and wish to apply, please send your application with your CV,
quoting the above reference number, to our recruitment team at recruitment@ctcon.ch
CTC Clinical Trial Consulting, Greifengasse 1, CH 4058 Basel, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 61 695 88 66 Fax: +41 61 695 88 67 www.ctcon.ch info@ctcon.ch