Director DMPK

US$190000 - US$240000 per annum
  1. Permanent
  2. Senior/Director & VP
  3. United States
Palo Alto, USA
Posting date: 21 Jan 2026
66938

Director DMPK - Permanent - Bay Area, CA

Are you ready to make a groundbreaking impact in the world of biotechnology? Join a growing company that's shaping the future of healthcare and science.

Proclinical is seeking a Director of DMPK to join a dynamic and innovative clinical-stage biotechnology environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

In this senior leadership role, you will drive DMPK strategy from discovery through clinical development, focusing on advancing small-molecule therapies for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across functions in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Skills & Requirements:

  • 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.

The Director's responsibilities will be:

  • 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.

Compensation:

  • $190,000 to $240,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Neil Walton at n.walton@proclinical.com

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