Senior Director, Bioanalysis & PK Strategy

MSD; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in South San Francisco seeks a Senior Director to lead bioanalytical strategy across discovery programs, delivering fit-for-purpose assays and high-quality data to inform molecular design and decision making.

The role requires directing a diverse team of bioanalytical experts, partnering with ADME, PK/PD, translational and regulatory groups to enable development milestones and regulatory readiness. Strong leadership and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated scientific and operational leadership in bioanalysis including assay strategy, method development, validation or qualification, data interpretation, and reporting.
• Track record in bioanalytical approaches for biologics, conjugates, peptides, small molecules, and emerging modalities.
• Proven cross-functional discovery and development program experience integrating bioanalytical, ADME, PK, PK/PD, translational, regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and portfolio leadership for bioanalytical strategy across discovery programs.
• Drive operational excellence via workflow optimization, automation, and data systems.
• Manage a team of bioanalytical leaders and scientists, enabling career development.
• Represent PDMB on cross-functional teams to guide program decisions.
• Review and present scientific documents and regulatory submissions for stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, safety, quality, and compliance.

Skills

ADME

Bioanalysis

Bioanalytical Assays

Bioanalytical Methods

DMPK

Pharmacokinetics

PK/PD

Program Leadership

Translational PK/PD

Operational Leadership

Regulatory Readiness

Education

Master’s with 15+ years

Ph.D. with 12+ years

Job description

MSD in South San Francisco seeks a Senior Director to lead bioanalytical strategy across discovery programs, delivering fit-for-purpose assays and high-quality data to inform molecular design and decision making.

The role requires directing a diverse team of bioanalytical experts, partnering with ADME, PK/PD, translational and regulatory groups to enable development milestones and regulatory readiness. Strong leadership and collaborative skills are essential.