Total 9 Director/C-Level science rd research job vacancies in USA - MA - Cambridge Kendall Sq. 610 Main

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. Join our team to help people #SeeBrilliantly!

Responsibilities:

• As corporate SME interprets regulatory standards or guidance relating to reprocessing and translates into local and corporate procedures.

• Establishes global implementation strategy and timelines for new or updated standards.

• Provides detailed analysis of standards and impact on existing technical files.  Partners with sustaining engineers to properly maintain reusable product technical files.

• Proactively monitors literature, standards, industry guidance, trends, and customer reprocessing expectations globally.

• Rapidly assimilates new technology and requirements, evaluates long term organizational needs in reprocessing.

• Monitors and represents Alcon globally on select reprocessing standards committees.

• Collaborates with Marketing, CASs, and HFE's to optimize reprocessing for customers and create global competitive advantage.

• Guides NPI teams globally in developing suitable reprocessing methods, instructions, and requirements.

• Guides engineers during product lifecycle activities relating to reprocessing requirements.

• Provides guidance to reprocessing label development or updates to meet evolving regulatory and customer requirements.

• Provide SME input during regulatory or corporate audits, and regulatory submissions.

• Collaborates with RA/QA and Med Info Teams to develop materials to address customer inquiries.

• Provides SME input for inquiries from customers, regulators, or Alcon staff relating to execution, content, and alternatives to reprocessing instructions.

Major Accountabilities

• Performs corporate level assessments of emerging, newly published, or recently altered standards impacting the reprocessing field.

• Leads critique/evaluation of product design and directions for use with respect to reprocessing objectives. 

• Provides expert technical guidance, maintains local and corporate reprocessing procedures, directs/conducts reprocessing verifications. 

• Works with teams to address reprocessing challenges, design reprocessing methods, and validate methods to support project objectives.

• Develops superior cleaning, disinfection, drying, and sterilization test methods as needed to advance state of the art practices and customer needs.

• Provides QA/RA with summaries or guidance in regulatory submissions, audits, or preparing IFUs.

• Develops in-depth understanding of configuration, application, and engineering of reusable devices, establishes product families and adoption practices.

• Leads efforts to select/approve external labs as strategic partners in developing better reprocessing regimens; develops in house test methods as feasible.

• Collaborates with PSE to ensure technical files are updated as needed to stay compliant to current standards.

• Lead efforts to address customer inquiries, develop FAQ resources with RA/QA or Global Med Info groups.

• Create (or oversee) protocols, coordinate testing, verification reports, needed to support reprocessing instructions.  Identify when reverification is required.

Experience:

10+ years of experience in QSR/EU MDR compliant medical device development including ability to:

• Provide global technical leadership.  Influences effectively in a cross-functional environment (e.g. multi-site, NPI, customer inquiry support)

• Provide SME interpretation of: ISO 11135, ISO 11138-X, ISO 10993-X, ISO 17664-1/-2, ISO 17665-X, ISO 11607-X, ISO 15883-X, EN 13060, EN 285, AAMI ST 79, AAMI TIR 12/30, AAMI ST8, AAMI ST98, ISO 14161, EN 14885, EN ISO 11737-X, FDA Endotoxin and Reprocessing guidelines, RKI Guidance, MHP Central Sterilization supplements.

• Effectively communicate complex concepts in presentations, regulatory submissions, and in technical reports to global audiences.

• Develop reprocessing methods, lead IFU validations, resolve cleaning and sterilization concerns during development.

• Apply detailed knowledge of common microbiological and biochemical laboratory methods (sterility & disinfection testing, protein/TOC/endotoxin assays, etc.)

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs) 

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.

• 7 Years of Relevant Experience 

• Work hours: M-F, standard

• Travel Requirements: 10%

• Relocation assistance: yes

• Sponsorship available: yes

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As an Associate Director, Pharmaceutical Programming in Fort Worth, TX, you will act as key leader responsible for independently managing activities and resources to ensure quality, timely and efficient execution of all statistical programming aspects of global studies and projects in a franchise or a therapeutic area (TA) and act as the strategic point of contact for Franchise, TA, Project and Trial Statisticians for the same franchise or TA

Major Accountabilities

• Provide leadership to achieve goals aligned with franchise and organizational objectives

• Serves as statistical programming expert within a franchise or TA to the broader Alcon

• Manage global associates in different Alcon locations including but not limited to Alcon Global Services centers worldwide

• Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, professional development, training, mentoring, retaining, and performance management of assigned programmers

• Understand SP deliverables, customer expectations and resource requirements. Prioritize tasks, assign resources, and manage plan to optimize resources.

• Forecast short-term and long-term demand for resources

• Generate status reports and metrics

• Lead statistical programming activities as Project Programmer or Trial Programmer as needed

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership and relevant cross-functional teams. Effectively communicate the status of deliverables, changes to plan, risks, and proposed mitigation strategy

• Lead development of SP standards and processes, knowledge sharing, and other tasks as assigned

​Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of goals aligned with franchise and organizational objectives

• Quality and timeliness of all deliverables within Franchise or TA

• Effectiveness in developing, mentoring, retaining, and managing performance growth and rewards of assigned programmers

• Accuracy of resource estimation and efficiency in resource utilization

• Effectiveness in representing SP in relevant teams and facilitating cross-functional collaboration

• Development of standards and processes that improve quality, timeliness and/or efficiency of deliverables

• Compliance with internal and external standards as measured by audit findings

​Impact in the Organization

• Timely and high-quality SP deliverables. Delays and errors in deliverables may impede submissions or other product developments and subsequent revenue loss to the company

• Efficient programming leading to quality submissions, and reduced time and costs for development and registration

• Ensuring external quality reputation of Alcon with Health Authorities

Competency Profile

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills with proven ability to successfully manage numerous, simultaneous activities and meet deadlines

• Strong SAS programming skills including development and use of macros and experience with R programming would be helpful

• Extensive experience in requirements analysis, resource estimation, planning and tracking deliverables and coordinating activities

• Extensive experience in developing programming dataset specifications

• Good working knowledge of statistical concepts

• Good understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to Statistical Programming (e.g., GCP, ICH) and industry standards such as CDISC

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to operate effectively in a global environment. Ability to influence and communicate across functions

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Good skills in interviewing, mentoring, coaching, knowledge management and best practice sharing

• Pharmaceutical programming experience, 7 years of relevant programming experience, 3 years of proven ability to lead statistical programming activities as a Project Programmer and 3 years of management experience

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs) 

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.

• 7 Years of Relevant Experience 

• Work hours: M-F, standard

• Travel Requirements: 5-10%

• Relocation assistance: yes

• Sponsorship available: yes    

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Director of Regulatory Operations, Labeling supporting US Dev Global Regulatory Affairs Operations, you will be trusted to drive Global Regulatory strategy to facilitate market success and is responsible for ensuring close collaboration with key collaborators at Fort Worth, TX.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Direct submission development of product registration, progress reports, supplements, amendments, and/or periodic experience reports
• Stay ahead of changing global labeling requirements and communicate those changes within GRA and to cross-functional colleagues.
• Responsible for Corporate RA SOPs regarding labeling and sets boundaries and/or coordinate with RA affiliates on local labeling procedures. Own RA Labeling process and current project work under project Clear.
• Represent RA in the Labeling Change Review Board.
• Be the counterpart to the GSC Labeling Head and be involved with cross-functional decisions and critical issue pathways.
• Share responsibility with GRA strategists for decision-making on bundling and/or deferring proposed label changes, and/or deviations to label requirements.
• Coordinate and lead close partnership with the GRA team and support a broad portfolio for Labeling.
• Anticipate and provide assessments of changing regulations and mentorship and identify any required changes to internal Labeling policies and processes as the Labeling RA SME.
• Develop and lead global Labeling regulatory strategies to improve the value of the portfolio.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs.; Assoc.+14 yrs.; M.S.+7 yrs.; PhD+6 yrs.)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 10 Years of Relevant Experience
• 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• Work hours: M-F
• Travel Requirements: up to 20%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPEREINCE

• Background in Regulatory Affairs and Labeling
• Ability to excel in a matrixed environment and influence internal and external partners to achieve desired business outcomes
• Strong writing skills and editing in the form of high-quality regulatory submission documents

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Director, Global Medical Safety you serve as the medical and scientific safety leader for assigned Alcon projects or products. You will be trusted to work on the integration, analysis, and interpretation of safety information from clinical development through post-approval lifecycle. In this role, located in Fort Worth, Texas, a typical day will include:

• Responsible for key internal Alcon safety documents. Develop and update these documents with new or changes in product safety information. Ensure accurate and high quality outputs.
• Responsible for overall signal detection, monitoring, evaluation, and appropriate management of safety information from relevant line functions, clinical studies, post-marketing experience, literature, and other sources. Lead the Safety Management Team (SMT).
• Responsible for post-market surveillance plans, periodic safety updates, product labelling and related documents, including safety information to support product claims.
• Responsible for health hazard assessments and responses to inquiries from health authorities, health care professionals, and legal on safety issues. Prepare safety data for health authority review boards.
• Provide medical and scientific guidance to local affiliates on safety issues.
• Provide medical and scientific input to the clinical development program for assigned projects/brands. This includes input to Data Safety Monitoring Board and Safety Adjudication Committee activities, as required.
• Provide integrated safety input into all regulatory documents required during active product development.
• Ensure timely communication of safety information to Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance for applicable product portfolio.
• Prepare and present safety issues to Alcon Boards and other meetings.
• Provide guidance on safety topics, initiate, and maintain productive cross-functional collaborations internally with R&D colleagues, business partners, and externally.
• Ensure support for business development and licensing activities, regulatory inspections/audits, and market action activities.
• Foster an innovative culture, ensuring a collaborative, high performing SMT.
• Provide resource coverage and support project activities across therapeutic areas to ensure timely safety deliverables, when needed.
• May function as a deputy for Head, Medical Safety and Compliance for assigned activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 10 Years of Proven Experience
• 6 Years of Proven Leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• M.D./D.O.
• PhD.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: No

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ROLE SUMMARY

The purpose of the Senior Director of Clinical Research role is to coordinate and lead the development of first in man (FIH), proof of mechanism (POM), proof of clinical activity (SoCA) and proof of concept (PoC) and dose ranging studies for novel biological and small molecule therapies in Neurology focused programs. 

• The Senior Director of Clinical Research will be responsible for the Phase 2, PoM and SoCA trial designs and implementation of the study in collaboration with Pfizer development operations and the project team to meet enrollment and study delivery timelines.  The clinical study lead will be the primary liaison for investigators who have enrollment or extraordinary protocol issues that require escalation and may need to conduct study site visits to ensure timely delivery of the study.
• The individual will be involved with a focus on clinical drug activities from discovery research through PoM, SoCA and PoC studies. They will be a key member on project teams to collaborate with Early Clinical Development (ECD) and ensure seamless transition of the new asset to the Pfizer Global Product Development (GPD) for Ph3 development.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Director of Clinical Research will develop a disease specific global network of potential investigators and key opinion leaders (KoL) for the new therapeutic before PoM, SoCA or POC trial conception to assist in trial design, as well as management and recruitment of study, analysis, interpretation and presentation of results. Design PoM, SoCA or POC studies in consultation with KOLs and Pfizer project team members (Stats, Clin Pharm, Regulatory, Operations, etc.).

• Develop the primary and secondary endpoints for efficacy and safety and contribute to the precision medicine and biomarker strategy as well as to the biostatistics analytic plan that is aligned with the transition target product profile.
• Sit on project teams from FIH/POM/SOCA through POC trial completion to ensure that clinical development strategies are in place, being implemented and are contributing to key development milestones, e.g., start-up and delivery of PoM, SOCA and PoC trials.
   
• Accountable for safety across the study, including regular review of safety data (including but not limited to serious adverse events) and response to safety issues.
• Provide leadership to the clinical function in preparation of critical documents, including but not limited to clinical protocol, clinical development plan, investigator brochure, statistical analysis plan and regulatory documents.
• Expand the culture of collaboration between the clinical team and partners in the Inflammation and Immunology Research Unit (I&I RU) (Discovery, Pre-clinical and Systems Immunology), Clinical Pharmacology and Bioanalytics, Statistics, and Research and Developments (PRD) teams by maintaining open communications and ensuring successful program transitions. Foster a transparent environment that encourages strong trust between teams, sub-teams, and leaders.
   
• Sit on project teams from FIH/POM/SOCA through POC trial completion to ensure that clinical development strategies are in place, being implemented and are contributing to key development milestones, e.g., start-up and delivery of PoM, SOCA and PoC trials.
   
• Accountable for safety across the study, including regular review of safety data (including but not limited to serious adverse events) and response to safety issues.

• Provide leadership to the clinical function in preparation of critical documents, including but not limited to clinical protocol, clinical development plan, investigator brochure, statistical analysis plan and regulatory documents. Expand the culture of collaboration between the clinical team and partners in the I&I RU and PRD by maintaining open communications between the two groups and ensuring successful program transitions.

• Foster a transparent environment that encourages strong partnerships and mutual trust between teams, sub-teams, and leaders.
   

• Coordinate with other clinical research activities in the I&I RU and greater PRD organization.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of scientific and clinical published literature in relevant therapeutic areas including the key clinical development issues.
   

Develop effective collaborations with research project leaders and projects team members, including biostatistics, regulatory affairs, clinical pharmacology, clinical scientists and development operations.
Develop effective collaborations with key PRD partners in design of POC studies and develop target clinical goals to benchmark success of POC and SoCA studies. 

Work on transition team with Late-stage development colleagues to analyze and interpret final POC clinical data in achieving study objectives and develop the phase 3 clinical strategy to support seamless transfer of the asset to the respective Phase3 team.

Establish relationships with external experts, consultants, opinion leaders, regulators and disease specific investigator networks.

The applicant will have the opportunity to participate in strategic assessment of I&I RU portfolio, and Business Development activities.

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Requires MD or MD/PhD, neurology specialty required, but other specialists with experience in neurology clinical trials will be considered.

Technical Skills: Experience in generating hypothesis-driven research investigations.

Five or more years of experience in biopharmaceutical sponsored clinical research, with a minimum of two in neurology. Biopharmaceutical experience as a medical monitor and clinical lead across therapeutic areas is desirable.

Good understanding of relevant areas such as biostatistics, regulatory, clinical pharmacology, pre-clinical toxicology, pharmacogenomics and biomarker-based approaches.

Ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets.

Ability to operate with a sense of pace and urgency in matrixed project teams.

Exercises initiative in meeting goals and drives innovation in projects.
 

Demonstrated scientific productivity (publications, abstracts, etc.).

Good communication and presentation skills as well as proven scientific writing skills.

This role is relocation eligible.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

The Role:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Director to lead our in vivo pharmacology research team. The successful candidate will play an integral role across our oncology research groups, overseeing the development of relevant in vivo animal and cell models, and the design and execution of pharmacology studies to propel our pre-clinical research and early development oncology pipeline in addition to Translational initiatives, such as in vivo combination evaluations. The Director will manage all internal and/ or external in vivo workflows, collaborating with various teams within Moderna, including Cancer Vaccine Research, Immuno-Oncology Research, and Research Operations. The ideal candidate will be a proven and effective team leader and people manager, highly collaborative team player, possess excellent communication skills, have a proven track record of independent research achievements, and bring innovative approaches to further our mission.

Here’s What You’ll do:

• Direct the execution and analysis of in vivo pharmacology studies that support oncology programs and platform initiatives

• Develop and refine in vivo murine tumor models and study protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory, ethical, and quality standards; including serving as Principal Investigator on internal in vivo pharmacology protocols

• Identify new tumor models and new techniques that will further advance mRNA therapies

• Work closely with internal teams to optimize in vivo study designs and oversee their execution, whether conducted in-house or through external partners

• Establish and maintain partnerships with Contract Research Organizations (CROs), industry partners and academic institutions for all in vivo studies

• Manage the analysis, review, and summary of in vivo pharmacology data to ensure robustness as well as integration into big picture considerations

• Contribute to and co-author scientific reports for inclusion in regulatory submissions, internal and external presentations

• Lead and allocate team resources and timelines to ensure the efficient progression of studies and achievement of objectives across multiple programs and oncology-focused teams

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Advanced degree in Pharmacology, Oncology, or a related scientific field, with a PhD or DVM and at least 9+ years relevant experience

• Demonstrated expertise in in vivo pharmacology within oncology drug discovery and early development, preferably with a focus on nucleic acid therapeutics and vaccines

• Deep knowledge of immuno-oncology including current and emerging standards of care to inform forward translational studies

• Experienced in the creation and use of diverse in vivo cancer models for efficacy and PK/PD studies, including advanced local, systemic, disseminated, and orthotopic syngeneic, xenograft and genetically engineered murine models

• Knowledge in overseeing relevant cell model development to be deployed in vivo

• Highly experienced in in vivo study management, including pharmacological agent administration via IV, IP, SC, iTu, IM, and PO dosing routes including vaccination protocols; regular health and tumor growth monitoring; bioluminescence/fluorescence imaging using IVIS systems; necropsy and tissue collections

• Experienced in authoring, implementing and ensuring compliance to study protocols under IACUC guidelines

• Ability to mentor and develop junior scientists and research associates, and guide teams to successfully conduct in vivo studies, trouble shoot, and grow technically and scientifically

• Skilled in outsourcing studies and fostering productive relationships with CROs and/or academic collaborators

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cell line engineering, humanized models, or surgical/ resection models  

• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards

• Experience with bioinformatics tools relevant to pharmacology and oncology research

•  Facility with data analysis software tools such as GraphPad Prism

• Exceptional organizational abilities, attention to detail, scientific adaptability, and a results-driven approach

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to effectively engage with multiple teams

• A respectful, inclusive, and collaborative mindset, complemented by boldness, creativity, curiosity, and relentlessness

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary year-end shutdown
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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Reporting to CSO, External Research Ventures of Moderna, the Senior Director (SD) of Pulmonary Research is responsible for overseeing our therapeutic pulmonary research projects as well as leading and managing our external pulmonary research collaborations.  The SD of Pulmonary Research will be responsible for building our internal pulmonary capabilities and expertise, overseeing mRNA drug discovery projects into preclinical development, and driving the strategy for this emerging therapeutic area.  The SD will work closely with multiple internal stakeholders across functions including Platform, Nonclinical Sciences, Translational, Clinical Development, and R&D Strategy in addition to key external stakeholders involved in our external collaborations.  This is a superb opportunity for a highly motivated leader with pulmonary drug discovery expertise to join our dynamic team and impact our early pipeline.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Build and establish internal pulmonary capabilities and expertise to enable the inhaled pulmonary modality and therapeutics area
• Lead and direct a range of internal pulmonary therapeutic research projects.  Define objectives for research projects and ensure high-quality execution of these projects, including oversight of assays, study designs, and data
• Advance pulmonary therapeutic research projects into early development
• Oversee and manage relationships with external partners and collaborators.  Serve as Program Lead for external collaboration, effectively managing a large cross-functional internal team and working closely with external stakeholders to scientifically direct collaborations
• Mentor and have direct management responsibilities for the pulmonary research team
• Stay up-to-date with the latest scientific advances in pulmonary research and identify opportunities to incorporate new research methods and technologies
• Promote cross-functional collaboration across the organization
• Effectively communicate research progress, challenges and results to a variety of stakeholders, including teams across R&D organizations

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Ph.D. in pulmonary pharmacology, respiratory medicine, or related field with 12 years of relevant experience in pulmonary research in industry setting
• Strong pulmonary physiology and pharmacology experience
• Excellent leadership and team building skills.
• Strong track record driving discovery projects into early development and leading successful research teams and projects
• Proven ability to oversee and manage strategic partnerships and collaborations.
• Deep understanding of the scientific aspects of drug discovery and development
• Excellent leadership and team building skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills scaling through all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Strong leadership skills and an ability to collaborate productively across multiple cross-functional project teams are paramount.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment; ability to adapt to changes with demonstrated flexibility to pivot as warranted and needed.
• Acts with urgency with the understanding that actions today compound lives saved tomorrow.
• Acts like an owner, obsesses over learning, questions convention, and strives to push past possible.
• Scientific rigor & commitment to excellence and innovation.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary year-end shutdown
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Talent Acquisition Partner or contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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The Centre for Lifelong Learning and Individualised Cognition (CLIC) invites applications for the position of Principal Research Scientist.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support CLIC Directors Prof Zoe Kourtzi (University of Cambridge) and Prof Annabel Chen (Nanyang Technological University) in providing leadership and day-to-day management of all CLIC research activities

• To supervise and coordinate all CLIC programme staff (senior research fellow, research fellows, research associates, assistants and administrative staff) employed in Singapore

• To facilitate co-ordination and communication between PIs from the University of Cambridge (UK) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

• To facilitate efficient work integration across the different individual work packages

• To contribute scientific leadership on the CLIC programme of research, with a particular focus on the neuroscience of learning across the lifespan. Subject to the approval of the funder, it is anticipated that the post holder would be part of the principal investigator team for CLIC.

• To provide oversight of required academic inputs to funder reporting and grant terms compliance processes to ensure high-quality, programmatically synergetic communications with funder and funder advisory committees

• To be responsible for ensuring the programme’s ethics and governance responsibilities are properly fulfilled

• To promote CLIC research activities within Singapore and internationally, with a view to widening the international research impact

• Communicate material of a specialist or highly technical nature to a wide range of scientific and non-scientific stakeholders

• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational and research bodies and Singapore government ministries, agencies and other stakeholders

• Preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g., for funding and contractual purposes to continue, further support and/or progress the research goals of the CLIC programme

• To conduct individual and collaborative research projects within the scope of the CLIC programme and write up for presentation and publication

• Develop links with external contacts such as other educational and research bodies and Singapore government ministries, agencies and other stakeholders

• To originate and develop external networks, for example to identify sources of funding, or build relationships for future activities

• Manage the use of research resources and ensure that effective use if made of them, manage/monitor research budgets

Job Requirements:

• PhD in the relevant specialist subject area

• Expertise in the science of learning, with a particular focus on cognitive neuroscience methods and mechanisms of learning in young people

• Experience of data management and analysis, with great attention to detail and excellent record keeping

• Experience of experimental design, data quality control, data processing, statistical analysis, and integration and visualization of data from multiple platforms

• Strong abilities in strategic thinking and planning; the ability to guide and harmonise several programmes of work and oversee and coordinate multiple teams and management arrangements

• Ability to work both in a team and pro-actively, using own initiative to prioritise and manage own workload, to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality

• Role holder must have excellent IT skills and data analysis experience

• Flexibility, good time management and ability to prioritise a diverse and changing workload

• Experienced in conducting individual and collaborative research projects

• Enthusiastic to undertake management and administrative duties and have a track record of securing research funding

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team and work with vision and foresight

• Ability to support staff individual and team growth, and in doing so promoting a productive and supportive culture

• Possess sufficient administrative skills to manage projects including financial management

• Ability and willingness to be located in Singapore

• Extensive prior experience and deep knowledge of the Singapore research environment, in particular, experience with setting up local research infrastructure, conducting human psychological research, and liaising with local research entities

Please apply by uploading your CV and academic transcript to NTU job portal link.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at clic@ntu.edu.sg.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Director, Global Medical Safety – Surgical you serve as the medical and scientific safety leader for assigned Alcon projects or products. You will be trusted to work on the integration, analysis, and interpretation of safety information from clinical development through post-approval lifecycle. In this role, located in Fort Worth, Texas, a typical day will include:

• Responsible for key internal Alcon safety documents. Develop and update these documents with new or changes in product safety information. Ensure accurate and high-quality outputs.
• Responsible for overall signal detection, monitoring, evaluation, and appropriate management of safety information from relevant line functions, clinical studies, post-marketing experience, literature, and other sources. Lead the Safety Management Team (SMT).
• Responsible for post-market surveillance plans, periodic safety updates, product labeling and related documents, including safety information to support product claims.
• Responsible for health hazard assessments and responses to inquiries from health authorities, health care professionals, and legal on safety issues. Prepare safety data for health authority review boards.
• Provide medical and scientific guidance to local affiliates on safety issues.
• Provide medical and scientific input to the clinical development program for assigned projects/brands. This includes input to Data Safety Monitoring Board and Safety Adjudication Committee activities, as required.
• Provide integrated safety input into all regulatory documents required during active product development.
• Ensure timely communication of safety information to Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance for applicable product portfolio.
• Prepare and present safety issues to Alcon Boards and other meetings.
• Provide guidance on safety topics, initiate and maintain productive cross-functional collaborations internally with R&D colleagues, business partners, and externally.
• Ensure support for business development and licensing activities, regulatory inspections/audits, and market action activities.
• Foster an innovative culture, ensuring a collaborative, high performing SMT.
• Provide resource coverage and support project activities across therapeutic areas to ensure timely safety deliverables, when needed.
• May function as a deputy for Head, Medical Safety and Compliance for assigned activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs;
• PhD+6 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• 10 Years of Proven Experience
• 6 Years of Proven Leadership

• Preferred Qualifications
• M.D./D.O.
• PhD.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: No

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.