The Organization of Business Company Functional and Organizational Structures Brad Fackler, MBA Industry Career Advisor, OITE
[email protected] Example Job Posting Position in Pre-clinical Development COMPANY: Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. POSITION: Director, Formulation Development REPORTS TO Senior Vice President Regulatory and Chief Compliance Officer RESPONSIBILITIES : Guide the development of product formulations at all stages of development. Establish the physical form and properties of end products to meet development requirements. Conduct formulation development studies at the preclinical stage. Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing in process and product specification. Supervise contract research and contract manufacturing organizations CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS PhD with a life sciences concentration. Several years' industry experience preferred. Liquid dosage experience. Technologically up-to-date with regard to the manufacture of insoluble drug formulations Goals Provide an understanding of the critical functions within all businesses Examine how businesses are organized in order to perform those functions Introduce you to company roles and job titles within R & D Introduce you to key tools and business terms In order to succeed, a business must perform four functions: 1. Create their product / service Research and Development 2. Make their product Operations 3. Sell their product Commercial 4. Account for cash inflow and Finance outflow Corporate Functions - Expanded 1. Research and Development Research – Product