CareerPlan

Sr. Principal Scientist, Clinical Pharmacology

US CA San DiegoFull-time$157k–$214k2026-07-22 → 2026-11-11

Core

Leads Clinical Pharmacology scientific support for clinical development programs, including planning, execution, and interpretation of PK/PD and exposure-response activities.

Role type

Sr. Principal Scientist, Clinical Pharmacology

Builds

Clinical development programs for neurological, psychiatric, endocrine, and immunological disorders

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Pharmacology

Required skills

Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data interpretation, Clinical trial design and dose selection, Regulatory document preparation (INDs, CTAs, NDAs, MAAs), In silico modeling and simulation, CRO management, Cross-functional team leadership

Preferred skills

Strategic planning, Mentoring junior scientists, Regulatory guidance knowledge

Technologies

In silico modeling and simulation tools

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of PK/PD and exposure-response activities; Serve as Clinical Pharmacology representative on cross-functional teams; Oversee Clinical Pharmacology deliverables for regulatory submissions; Manage external vendors and CROs; Mentor junior scientists

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic input