PPD is a leading global contract research organization, celebrating 25 years of providing discovery and development services and drug lifecycle management. With offices in 44 countries and more than 11,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a commitment to quality to help clients and partners accelerate the delivery of safe, effective therapeutics to patients and maximize returns on their R&D investments.
We seek to attract the best and the brightest talent by providing a stimulating and challenging environment. Our employees take pride in delivering innovative ideas, exceptional service and consistent quality to our clients. We understand our employees are the key to our success, and we acknowledge and reward their excellence.
Associate / Medical Director
Basic Purpose and Objective:
To provide medical support and advice to clinical trials conducted by PPD in Japan and other Asia-Pacific countries
Supervisory responsibilities:
May provide day-to-day supervision, training and support for administrative and medical staff on project specific activities and departmental initiatives
Duties and Responsibilities (according to relevant guidelines, laws and SOPs)
1. Provide study specific medical monitoring services
2. Provide support for pharmacovigilance services
3. Assist in business development and feasibility activities
4. Participate in investigator meetings and meetings on behalf of the client and/or other institutions, as directed.
5. Review and approve reports, regulatory submissions, protocols, proposals, study budgets and other documents.
6. Participate in training CRAs and project teams in study related medical issues.
7. Develop and maintain skills in pharmaceutical medicine including the development of new, as well as existing specialist therapeutic area interests and expertise.
8. Participate in departmental initiatives and contribute to the achievement of departmental business objectives.
9. Other duties as required, on an ad hoc basis
Qualifications:
Medical Practitioner, registered to practice medicine in the country of residence.
Skills and knowledge:
• Should have a broad medical education
• Fluent in written and spoken Japanese and English is essential
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The role involves extensive contact with people throughout the company, investigators and clients. The nature of the personal interaction involves informal meetings, formal team meetings, oral presentation, written communication, face-to-face meetings, teleconferences and videoconferences.
• To continuously act as a diplomat for PPD during contact with client companies, regulatory agencies, ethics committees and other external agencies. To represent both PPD and the department at internal and external meetings, seminars and conferences, as considered appropriate by business need or line management.
• Good organisational skills are required, with the ability to continuously prioritise workload, and work efficiently to tight timelines.
• Proven ability to work productively in a team
• A high degree of analytical skill is required
• Good Information Technology and computer skills are required
• There is out-of hours commitment associated with specific projects.
• Timelines are often demanding and require dedicated and conscientious input from the clinical research physician.
• The position requires frequent travel within the Asia Pacific region, and occasionally outside the region, sometimes at short notice.
Experience:
• Specialist/Generalist post-registration clinical practice experience required, preferably with some experience in either clinical research, clinical pharmacology, drug safety or other relevant branch of Pharmaceutical Medicine, gained in either a commercial, clinical or academic environment.
• The ability to handle complex issues and situations is needed, together with a proven ability to interact effectively and positively with colleagues and clients alike.
Interested applicants may forward their resume onwards to kevin.cheng@ppdi.com.
