Senior DMPK Scientist – Early Drug Discovery (Basel)

Established Search Ltd; Basel; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Established Search Ltd is assisting a well-funded biotechnology company in Basel, Switzerland, as it expands its therapeutic drug discovery capabilities and strengthens its DMPK team.

The role provides input across early-stage programmes, collaboration with multidisciplinary discovery teams, and opportunities to influence programme planning and decision-making within a growing biotech environment in the Basel region.

Qualifications

• DMPK experience gained within biotechnology, pharmaceutical or drug discovery environments.
• Experience contributing to multidisciplinary therapeutic discovery programmes.
• Understanding of ADME and pharmacokinetics within early drug discovery.
• Oncology and/or immunology drug discovery experience is highly relevant.
• Ability to interpret scientific data and communicate recommendations clearly across project teams.
• Comfortable working within a growing and entrepreneurial biotechnology environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide DMPK input across early-stage drug discovery programmes.
• Support programme strategy through the interpretation of pharmacokinetic and ADME data.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary discovery teams to guide compound progression.
• Identify potential DMPK risks and opportunities during programme development.
• Support study planning and scientific decision-making across discovery projects.
• Contribute to the continued development of the company’s broader drug discovery capabilities.

Skills

DMPK expertise

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Biotech industry experience

Job description

Established Search Ltd is assisting a well-funded biotechnology company in Basel, Switzerland, as it expands its therapeutic drug discovery capabilities and strengthens its DMPK team.

The role provides input across early-stage programmes, collaboration with multidisciplinary discovery teams, and opportunities to influence programme planning and decision-making within a growing biotech environment in the Basel region.