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Senior Director, Pharmacokinetics

USA - California - South San Francisco (Grand Ave)💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-26

Core

Senior scientific and operational leader for bioanalytical strategy, execution, and portfolio management across discovery programs for biologics, small molecules, and novel modalities.

Role type

Senior Director, Pharmacokinetics & Bioanalysis

Builds

High-quality data packages enabling molecular design, candidate selection, translational interpretation, and regulatory readiness

Domain

Pharmaceutical R&D, Drug Discovery, Bioanalysis, Pharmacokinetics (PK), Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Bioanalytical strategy, Assay development and validation, DMPK expertise, Portfolio management, Team leadership, Cross-functional program integration, Regulatory readiness, Operational excellence

Preferred skills

Automation and digital tools implementation, Translational PK/PD modeling, Complex modality expertise (conjugates, multispecific biologics), Scientific publications and external collaboration

Technologies

Bioanalytical data systems, Automation tools, Digital workflow platforms

Responsibilities

Lead bioanalytical strategy for discovery programs across multiple therapeutic areas; Optimize workflows and drive operational excellence through automation and process improvement; Manage and develop a team of bioanalytical leaders and scientists; Represent the organization in cross-functional discovery and development teams; Author and present scientific documents and regulatory sections for stakeholders; Foster partnerships with internal and external collaborators

Seniority

Senior Director, strategic leadership with hands-on scientific oversight

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