LONGBOARD LIFE
We are committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with devastating neurological conditions. Our team works together to create a company culture and welcoming environment we are proud to be a part of. We are looking for dynamic, talented, and passionate people to join our team.
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Life at Longboard
Our Mission
We are committed to transforming the lives of patients, families, and caregivers impacted by neurological and rare diseases.
Our Vision
A world where devastating neurological conditions are no longer devastating.
Our Values
Open Positions
Longboard Pharmaceuticals is an equal-opportunity employer offering a competitive benefit package. Our open positions are listed below. To apply, please click on the position of interest.
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Job Title: Vice President, Head of Operations
Reporting To: Executive Vice President, Head of Operations
Department: R&D: Clinical Operations
People Manager: Yes
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid (2-3 days a week) out of San Diego office
Work Schedule: Flexible hours required to cover multiple time zones
Position Summary
The Vice President, Head of Operations will lead the development of the organization to ensure best in class clinical trial planning and execution in accordance with associated regulatory guidelines. They will be responsible for leading a team to oversee all aspects of clinical study conduct including site selection, contract negotiations, study start-up, conduct and real time data delivery, providing leadership and resolution of trial and/or program specific issues to deliver high-quality clinical trial results. This role reports directly into the Executive Vice President, Head of Operations.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
- Build and lead a clinical operation team to support the scope of our clinical development programs
- Provide clinical operations leadership and oversight for all study activities including site identification and selection, enrollment models, clinical supply planning, CRO and vendor selection and contract negotiations, budget planning and trial execution
- Develop and execute upon the clinical operations strategy
- Develop clinical operation SOPs
- Development of the subject recruitment/retention strategy and related initiatives
- Lead the full-service Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and other third party vendor selection process, specification development, and management/oversight of all clinical vendors
- Lead preparation and response team for FDA and other internal and external inspections
- Development/management of vendor scope of work (SOW) per contract, quality, and budget
- Development, management, maintenance of study deliverables [i.e. timelines, study plans, etc.] through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders using data and strong inter-personal influencing skills to make robust data driven decisions.
- Work closely with external collaboration partners with a focus on relationship management and efficiency
- Partner closely with the cross functional teams to design, plan and execute on innovative clinical trial designs
- Lead the proactive identification, assessment, and management of clinical study challenges and risks
- Lead the professional development of clinical operations team members, promoting career growth and advancement
Minimum Requirements
- 12-15 years of clinical trial management experience required, late state experience highly preferred
- 5+ years in a leadership role
- Bachelor’s Degree required, advance degree preferred
- Experience working in a startup environment
- Neurology or CNS experience preferred
- Excellent understanding and demonstrated application of FDA guidelines and Good Clinical Practices
- Experience building a high performing team including mentoring and training team members
- Ability to evaluate medical data and proficient knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and influence senior level stakeholders to gain buy-in on clinical strategy
- Travel up to 20%
Pay Transparency
The expected salary for candidates who work in La Jolla, CA is $300 – $325k. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc is a multi-state employer and will consider candidates based in remote work locations.
Benefits
At Longboard, we believe benefits are an important part of our employees’ overall compensation and well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect the health of our employees, their families and their way of life.
Our benefits currently include:
- Hybrid work schedule out of our La Jolla office, 2-3 days a week
- Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities and stock options
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- 401(k) Plan, including company match with immediate vesting
- Flexible Time Off, including one week off in the summer and one week off around December holidays
- 11 paid company holidays per year
- An opportunity to do truly meaningful work to make a lasting impact
- Longboard Perks (on-site gym, garage parking, company-sponsored events, etc.)
- Flexible spending account for medical care
- Life insurance, short and long term disability plans
TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:
Vice President, Head of Operations – Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – Career Page (applytojob.com)
Job Title: Senior Human Resources Coordinator
Reporting To: Human Resources Director
Department: Human Resources
People Manager: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: San Diego, CA
Schedule: Hybrid, In-office 2-3 days a week
Flexible Hours: May need to work early mornings or evenings occasionally
Summary
The Senior Human Resources Coordinator plays a pivotal role in our organization, reporting directly to the Human Resources Director. The Senior Human Resources Coordinator contributes significantly to advancing our human resources objectives, nurturing our company culture, and supporting our ongoing expansion. We seek an individual who is not just knowledgeable, but also passionate about HR, excels in interpersonal skills, maintains an unwavering level of professionalism, and possesses exceptional organizational capabilities. The Senior Human Resources Coordinator will work closely with all departments within the organization and be a key member of Longboard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic HR Support: Coordinate and assist in strategic HR initiatives and new hire onboarding processes, ensuring seamless integration of new team members.
- Talent Acquisition: Schedule and manage candidate interviews to identify top talent who will contribute to our organization’s growth.
- Efficient Workflow: Track onboarding and offboarding tasks to ensure all HR team activities are executed timely and efficiently.
- Data Management: Accurately input and maintain employee information in our HR management software to support data-driven decisions.
- Office Management: Enhance our corporate image by managing the creation of business cards, office nameplates, and coordination of parking and badge requests.
- Employee Engagement: Contribute to our organizational culture by assisting in running bi-annual stay interviews, an essential tool for retaining and nurturing talent.
- Industry Insights: Participate in completing industry surveys, providing valuable insights to support our strategic HR planning.
- Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling employee information and files.
- Leadership Development: Proactively seek opportunities for skill development and leadership growth within the HR department.
- Additional duties may be required.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources.
- Industry Preference: 1-3 years of experience in the life sciences sector required.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Certification: SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office is essential, and prior experience with HR databases (Namely and Lattice experience is preferred).
- Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with ever-evolving requirements and scope.
- Onsite Presence: Must be willing to work in the office 2-3 days a week and commute regularly as needed.
Pay Transparency
The expected salary for candidates who work in La Jolla, CA is $90-100k. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc is a multi-state employer and will consider candidates based in remote work locations.
Benefits
At Longboard, we believe benefits are an important part of our employees’ overall compensation and well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect the health of our employees, their families and their way of life.
Our benefits currently include:
- Hybrid work schedule out of our La Jolla office, 2-3 days a week
- Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities and stock options
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- 401(k) Plan, including company match with immediate vesting
- Flexible Time Off, including one week off in the summer and one week off around December holidays
- 11 paid company holidays per year
- An opportunity to do truly meaningful work to make a lasting impact
- Longboard Perks (on-site gym, garage parking, company-sponsored events, etc.)
- Flexible spending account for medical care
- Life insurance, short and long term disability plans
TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:
Senior Human Resources Coordinator – Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – Career Page (applytojob.com)
Job Title: Senior Scientist / Associate Director, Preclinical ADME
Reporting To: Senior Director, ADME
Department: R&D Nonclinical Development
People Manager: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote or hybrid (2-3 days a week) based in La Jolla, CA
Position Summary
The Senior Scientist / Associate Director, Preclinical ADME will be a member of the R & D Nonclinical Development Department and will contribute to the successful development, implementation, and execution of a non-clinical ADME drug discovery and development strategy that delivers decision-enabling quality data and meets the project timelines for Longboard’s R&D pipeline. You will be a company ADME/DMPK subject matter expert and will develop strong collaborative partnerships with the other functions such as medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and clinical development. As such, extensive experience and expertise in small molecule ADME/DMPK is required as demonstrated by a proven track-record of optimizing lead molecules to NME selection and beyond, including accomplishment with successful small molecule regulatory interactions e.g., INDs and NDAs.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
- Represent ADME in project teams with accountability for optimal design and execution of DMPK and PK/PD strategies from discovery to entry into human
- Be part of a team of DMPK experts to provide integrated screening and translational strategies to the Longboard portfolio
- Participate in study design, vendor selection, study execution, interpretation and report writing for molecules that pertain to PK and PK/PD assessment in research and development
- Serve as a key contributor to aid the selection and timely development of new drug candidates, through close interaction with therapeutic areas and affiliated non-clinical, clinical and regulatory functions
- Conduct PK/PD data analysis and modeling
- Initiate and facilitate collaborations with external partners, biology, and pharmacology colleagues in support of PKPD; outsource and manage ADME and DMPK studies at CROs
- Establish DMPK strategies that align with program goals and strive for high quality drug candidates
- Effectively communicate DMPK data and their relevance to multidisciplinary project teams, management, regulatory authorities, and potential partners
- Integrate knowledge and lead comprehensive investigations of all DMPK-PD related activities including strategic planning, designing of studies and data integration into phase transition and regulatory documents
- Prepare preclinical DMPK reports according to regulatory standards
- Work collaboratively in close partnership with disciplines such as medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacology and regulatory to design promising clinical therapeutic candidates, flawlessly execute conduct of preclinical development studies, support clinical evaluation and contribute to IND and NDA filing
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D. in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industrial experience in the evaluation of small molecule therapeutics
- Broad understanding of DMPK concepts and relevant areas such as physicochemical properties, drug metabolizing enzyme and transporter kinetics, pharmacokinetics, biotransformation and analytical sciences
- Broad understanding of drug discovery and development, especially as it relates to small molecules
- Broad understanding of PKPD concepts
- Hands-on modeling experience using Phoenix Winnonlin, Gastroplus, ADAPT or similar software
- Evidence of leadership in the DMPK field and a proven track record of scientific achievement and project influence, including ability to influence external scientific and regulatory practices through publication and other interactions
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment while demonstrating a calm and positive attitude and a superior work ethic
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
- 15% travel required if remote to San Diego headquarters
Pay Transparency
The expected salary for candidates who work in La Jolla, CA is $180-198k. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc is a multi-state employer and will consider candidates based in remote work locations.
Our benefits currently include:
- Hybrid work schedule out of our La Jolla office, 2-3 days a week
- Competitive compensation package including bonus opportunities and stock options
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- 401(k) Plan, including company match with immediate vesting
- Flexible Time Off, including one week off in the summer and one week off around December holidays
- 11 paid company holidays per year
- An opportunity to do truly meaningful work to make a lasting impact
- Longboard Perks (on-site gym, garage parking, company-sponsored events, etc.)
- Flexible spending account for medical care
- Life insurance, short and long term disability plans
TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK: