CareerPlan

Scientist, Drug Metabolism

United States - California - Foster CityFull-time$147k–$190k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

Scientist supporting PK and PK/PD modeling across discovery and development for large-molecule therapeutics, including biologics, ADCs, and multispecific/T-cell engagers.

Role type

Scientist, Drug Metabolism (PK/PD Modeling)

Builds

Quantitative DMPK strategies, mechanistic PK/PD models, and simulation workflows for study design and human PK/dose predictions.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Quantitative PK/PD modeling, mechanistic modeling, TMDD, target engagement, nonclinical study design, AI-based modeling workflows, regulatory submission support, large-molecule disposition

Preferred skills

Engineering or pharmacology degree concentration, experience with biologics/ADCs/multispecific antibodies/T-cell engagers

Technologies

Phoenix/WinNonlin, MATLAB/SimBiology, R, GastroPlus

Responsibilities

Provide PK and PK/PD modeling support across discovery and development; Contribute to quantitative DMPK strategies by working with interdisciplinary project teams; Develop and apply mechanistic PK/PD models to address translational questions; Develop and apply modeling and simulation workflows incorporating AI-based approaches; Analyze and communicate modeling results and recommendations to project teams; Work with project teams, line management, and CROs to support regulatory submissions; Contribute quantitative modeling expertise to business development and licensing evaluations

Seniority

Mid-Senior level (PhD 0+ years or Masters 4+ years industry experience)