Director, Translational PK/PD & Bioanalysis - Hybrid/Remote

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 188,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Onsite Irvine office

Gym facility onsite

Pool and snacks

Catered meals occasionally

Stock equity

Job summary

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals in Irvine, CA is seeking a Director, Translational Science/Pharmacokinetics to shape PK, DMPK, bioanalysis, and translational PK/PD across our portfolio. You will design PK strategies for each development stage and partner with discovery through regulatory teams to guide candidate selection and dose planning.

Lead internal and external activities, select CROs, review data, and translate complex science into actionable leadership recommendations.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in pharmacokinetics or related field; 10+ years in industry.
• Extensive PK/PD, DMPK, bioanalysis, and pharmacometrics experience.
• Proven track record influencing discovery through regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Shape PK strategy across programs and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Lead PK/PD and DMPK studies from discovery to regulatory submission.
• Oversee CROs, labs, and external partners ensuring data quality.
• Communicate complex data clearly to leadership.

Skills

Pharmacokinetics

DMPK

Bioanalysis

Clinical pharmacology

Pharmacometrics

Education

Advanced degree in pharmacokinetics or related field

Tools

Regulatory documentation

Job description

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals in Irvine, CA is seeking a Director, Translational Science/Pharmacokinetics to shape PK, DMPK, bioanalysis, and translational PK/PD across our portfolio. You will design PK strategies for each development stage and partner with discovery through regulatory teams to guide candidate selection and dose planning.

Lead internal and external activities, select CROs, review data, and translate complex science into actionable leadership recommendations.