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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Senior/Director & VP, Biological Sciences, Pharmacology

Location: United States

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Director of DMPK - Permanent - Onsite

Proclinical is seeking a Director of DMPK (Oncology) who is passionate about ADME and DMPK science, applied to Cancer biology. This is a permanent role located in Boston, MA.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising ADME scientists and providing drug discovery and development support for a diverse portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to drug discovery and development across the global Oncology portfolio.

Skills & Requirements:

PhD or equivalent degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Pharmacology with experience in drug discovery, or a higher degree in a research area relevant to DMPK science.
At least 8+ years of relevant industry experience in ADME/Project Representation or a MS degree with at least 13+ years of relevant industry experience.
Strong technical knowledge of DMPK science with a proven ability to delineate the impact of chemical structure on measured properties.
Practical experience of DMPK assay delivery including experimentation, assessment of assay quality and troubleshooting of data issues.
Track record of successful problem solving, high quality science and influencing of stakeholders, particularly in a drug project context.
Excellent interpersonal skills that lead to successful collaborative working relationships.
Good understanding of the drug discovery process and how DMPK studies contribute to that process.
Desire to carry out scientific development and research work with a view to publishing collaboratively.
Can-do attitude and a desire to learn and adapt is essential.
Experience and knowledge of working with multiple modalities including; small molecules, biologics, nano-medicines and PROTACs is a plus.

The Director of DMPK will:

Supervise and manage a team of ADME scientists, providing expert advice and context for the interpretation of complex data.
Develop and implement state-of-the-art technologies in the field of drug metabolism and transporters.
Lead DMPK-related compound design activities to ensure project ADME challenges are thoroughly assessed and resolved.
Apply expert understanding of DMPK, physico-chemical property assays and/or biotransformation reactions to discovery project chemistry and data.
Initiate, lead and champion new innovations from external, global and local DMPK project science strategies.
Carry out collaborative research aligned to DMPK and Oncology objectives and publish research papers and reviews in internationally recognized journals.
Support the department's leadership team in both the strategic vision for the department and in the efficient and progressive running of the department.
Manage student and Post Doc programmes.
Involvement in external collaborative projects with academic or cross-pharma pre-competitive groups.

Compensation:

$200,000 annually

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Max Robinson at (+1) 857-362-9542 or m.robinson@proclinical.com.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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