Proclinical Staffing · 5 hours ago
Director DMPK
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $240K/yrProclinical Staffing is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. They are seeking a Director of DMPK to drive DMPK strategy from discovery through clinical development, particularly for small-molecule therapies targeting immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Neil Walton
Responsibilities
Develop and implement DMPK and PK-PD strategies aligned with discovery and development goals
Serve as the DMPK program lead, overseeing study design, execution, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting
Provide expert insights on DMPK data and present findings to project teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including medicinal chemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, CMC, and clinical groups, to support data-driven decision-making
Manage bioanalytical and DMPK studies conducted internally and through external partners (CROs)
Author and review DMPK-related sections of regulatory documents such as IND, IB, CTA, NDA, and BLA, and address regulatory inquiries
Support clinical pharmacology activities, including first-in-human dose projections
Ensure high standards of scientific rigor, quality, and documentation throughout all processes
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (PhD) in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, or a related field
Expertise in small-molecule DMPK with experience spanning discovery and development
Proficiency in analyzing PK and PK-PD data using relevant software tools
Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines for small-molecule drug development
Experience preparing regulatory submissions and interacting with regulatory agencies
Ability to oversee bioanalytical method development and validation
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Leadership capabilities with a detail-oriented and adaptable approach in a fast-paced environment
Company
Proclinical Staffing
At Proclinical Staffing, our life science recruitment services support our partners with permanent and contract vacancies by connecting them with specialist talent across the globe.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase