CareerPlan

Senior Scientist, Drug Metabolism

United States - California - Foster CityFull-time$169k–$219k2026-11-12 → 2026-11-13
On-site

Core

Expert in pharmacokinetic (PK) and PK/Pharmacodynamic (PD) modeling of small molecules and biologics, providing strategic input on discovery and development project teams.

Role type

Senior Scientist, Drug Metabolism (PK/PD Modeling)

Builds

Mathematical models for ADME characterization, dose selection, and clinical translation of therapeutics.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Drug Discovery & Development

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

PK and PD principles, mechanistic PK/PD modeling, multi-compartmental modeling, quantitative modeling of agents (small molecules, biologics, ADCs, degraders), study design and interpretation, regulatory document preparation

Preferred skills

AI workflows for model-building and automation, external visibility through publications/presentations

Technologies

Phoenix/WinNonlin, MATLAB/SimBiology, GastroPlus, R

Responsibilities

Provide advanced PK/PD modeling expertise guiding nonclinical study design; Drive quantitative DMPK strategy for programs; Design and validate complex PK/PD models to support dose selection; Develop modeling workflows with AI enhancements; Collaborate with CROs for regulatory submissions; Participate in business development evaluations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC