Director Clinical Pharmacokinetics - REMOTE based

Fortrea; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Head of Pharmacokinetic Science Services to lead their global pharmacokinetics function. In this senior leadership role, you will oversee a talented team, drive revenue growth, and ensure regulatory compliance. This position offers the opportunity to engage with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, making a significant impact on drug development. If you have a strong background in pharmacokinetics and are passionate about team leadership and business development, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Time Off

Company Bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in pharmacokinetic analysis and team management.
• Excellent command of the English language required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scientific, operational, and financial aspects of pharmacokinetics.
• Support business development and manage a team of experts.

Skills

Pharmacokinetic Analysis

Team Leadership

Business Development

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacokinetics

PhD in Pharmacokinetics

MS in Pharmacokinetics

Job description

If you join us, you will work with some of the worlds leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.

We are seeking a Global Head of Pharmacokinetic Science Services to lead all scientific, operational, and financial aspects of our global pharmacokinetics function. In this senior leadership role, you will oversee a team of pharmacokineticists and data coordinators across North America, Europe, and South Asia, ensuring high-quality project execution and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for setting strategic direction to drive revenue growth, expand service offerings, and improve operational efficiency. As a key scientific representative, you will support client engagement, business development, and cross-functional collaboration while fostering team development and organizational success.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Oversees all scientific, operational, and financial aspects of the global pharmacokinetics team, including strategy, revenue growth, and team leadership.
• Acts as a scientific representative at internal, client, and external meetings, providing expertise on pharmacokinetics processes, data interpretation, and regulatory issues.
• Supports business development efforts, including proposal input, client presentations, and site visits to foster future revenue and project opportunities.
• Manages a team of pharmacokineticists and data coordinators, focusing on performance, training, recruitment, and career development.
• Oversees resource allocation to ensure the profitability, regulatory compliance, and efficiency of pharmacokinetic project execution.
• Effectively coordinates with stakeholders to ensure satisfactory fulfilment of internal and external client expectations.
• Visit clients at their sites of business to focus on future business and revenue growth.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacokinetics or another relevant Life Sciences discipline required.
• PhD or MS degree in Pharmacokinetics or related field preferred.
• Must have an excellent command of the English language, both oral and written.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• At least 8 years of experience in pharmacokinetic analysis is required, along with at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Possess proven knowledge of business and people management practices in a project team environment.

Pay Range:$140,000 - $170,000/annually

Benefits: All job offers will bebased on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicabledegrees/certifications,as well as internal equity and market data.Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable.

Application Deadline: April 25, 2025

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