Director DMPK

Proclinical; Schweiz; Hybrid; CHF 158,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Equity compensation

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

401(k) and generous PTO

Job summary

Proclinical is seeking a Director, DMPK to lead ADME, PK, and PK-PD strategies across discovery and development in a hybrid Bay Area setting.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage bioanalytical work, and contribute to regulatory submissions while shaping DMPK strategy for translational research and early clinical decisions.

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of small-molecule DMPK experience in pharma/biotech.
• Experience leading DMPK across discovery and development.
• Regulatory submission experience and interaction with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead DMPK and PK-PD strategies across discovery and development.
• Serve as DMPK program lead with study design, execution, and reporting.
• Interpret DMPK data and present to teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across R&D to enable data-driven decisions.
• Oversee bioanalytical and DMPK studies (internal and CROs).
• Prepare regulatory sections (IND/IB/CTA/NDA/BLA) and answer inquiries.

Skills

DMPK strategy

ADME

PK/PD analysis

Regulatory submissions

PK data interpretation

Cross-functional leadership

Hands-on bioanalysis

Education

PhD in pharmacokinetics or drug metabolism

Tools

PK/PD software

Job description

Director DMPK - Permanent, Full time- Bay Area, CA (Hybrid: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote)

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 highly motivated Director, DMPK to join an innovative, clinical-stage biotechnology environment focused on advancing novel small-molecule therapies for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. This is a senior scientific leadership role offering the opportunity to shape DMPK strategy from discovery through clinical development in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The Role:

As Director, DMPK, you will provide technical and scientific leadership across discovery and development programs, serving as the DMPK subject matter expert and program lead. You will define and execute ADME, PK, and PK-PD strategies, support key development decisions, and play a critical role in first-in-human dose predictions and regulatory submissions. You will work cross-functionally with medicinal chemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, CMC, and clinical teams, and manage external partners to ensure high-quality, timely DMPK execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement DMPK and PK-PD strategies aligned with discovery and development objectives
• Serve as DMPK program lead, responsible for study design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Provide expert interpretation of DMPK data and present findings to project teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
• Collaborate closely across R&D functions to enable data-driven decision-making
• Oversee bioanalytical and DMPK studies conducted internally and through CROs
• Author and review PK/DMPK sections of regulatory documents (IND, IB, CTA, NDA/BLA) and respond to regulatory inquiries
• Support clinical pharmacology activities, including first-in-human dose projections
• Maintain high standards of scientific rigor, quality, and documentation

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, or a related discipline
• 6+ years of small-molecule DMPK experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Proven track record leading DMPK efforts across discovery and development
• Experience with clinical candidate selection and translational PK/PD
• Hands-on experience analyzing PK and PK-PD data using relevant software tools
• Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines supporting small-molecule drug development
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions and interacting with U.S. and international regulatory agencies
• Ability to oversee bioanalytical method development and validation

Leadership & Skills

• Influential scientific leader with direct accountability for DMPK strategy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working hands-on in a small, fast-moving organization

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: US$190,000 - US$240,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses and/or equity compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), generous time-off programs, paid parental leave, and additional insurance offerings

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development of tansformative therapies while working alongside a passionate, high-caliber team.