Pharmacology Scientist, Nonclinical Studies

Welcome to the Tarsanet Internal Career Center!; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Stock equity

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Onsite Irvine office amenities

Job summary

The Scientist, Pharmacology role at Tarsus focuses on executing nonclinical program activities supporting development of differentiated products. You will lead outsourced study execution, coordinate cross-functional activities, interpret results, and contribute to regulatory documentation as programs evolve.

Based in Irvine, the role engages Translational Science, Toxicology, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, and Program Management to deliver integrated development plans and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in pharmacology, biology, toxicology, biomedical sciences, or a related life-sciences field with 3+ years experience; candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree and 5+ years experience will also be considered.
• Experience supporting in vitro and in vivo research using molecular, cellular or biochemical approaches to elucidate MOA, target identification or compound screening.
• Ability to review scientific literature, protocols, data, reports, and technical documentation, translating learning/findings into clear, actionable conclusions.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple studies, vendors, deliverables, and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare scientific reports, presentations, and regulatory-supporting documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills within multidisciplinary, matrixed teams.
• Proactive, scientifically curious, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while recognizing when to seek input or elevate issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute nonclinical in vitro and in vivo studies supporting efficacy, MOA, and proof of concept that support program and therapeutic objectives.
• Serve as a key knowledge holder for assigned programs, contributing scientific expertise in mechanism of action, study design, data interpretation, and risk assessment.
• Lead day-to-day outsourced study execution, including development and management of CRO contracts, work orders, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and study timelines.
• Coordinate test-article and API supply, sample shipment and tracking, in-life study monitoring, in coordination with CROs and internal partners.
• Review study protocols, amendments, data packages, and final reports to ensure scientific quality, appropriate interpretation, and alignment with program needs.
• Analyze, summarize, and communicate study findings through written reports, graphical summaries, presentations, and cross-functional team discussions.
• Author, review, and quality-control nonclinical study reports and source content for regulatory documents and agency-interaction materials, including pre-IND, IND, NDA, and Type B meeting briefing materials.

Skills

Nonclinical pharmacology

Study design

Data interpretation

Regulatory documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific writing

Education

Advanced degree in pharmacology or related life-sciences

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 5+ years experience considered

Job description

The Scientist, Pharmacology role at Tarsus focuses on executing nonclinical program activities supporting development of differentiated products. You will lead outsourced study execution, coordinate cross-functional activities, interpret results, and contribute to regulatory documentation as programs evolve.

Based in Irvine, the role engages Translational Science, Toxicology, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, and Program Management to deliver integrated development plans and