Senior Director, DMPK Strategy & Project Leadership

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 233,000 - 349,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of DMPK at our San Diego site to lead and optimize the DMPK function across discovery and development programs. You will shape strategy, mentor teams, and ensure regulatory alignment while collaborating with global colleagues to advance transformational therapies.

The position requires extensive DMPK leadership experience, strong scientific and management skills, and a proven track record in progressing drug

Qualifications

• Senior DMPK leadership experience in a pharmaceutical setting.
• Extensive knowledge of in vitro/in vivo DMPK tools and translational strategies.
• Experience driving discovery-to-development programs and regulatory support.

Responsibilities

• Lead DMPK function on multidisciplinary project teams from discovery to regulatory submission.
• Mentor and develop junior scientists; manage budgets and resourcing.
• Coordinate with global DMPK and other functions to align strategy and portfolio plans.

Skills

DMPK leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Regulatory awareness

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

M.S. in a relevant field

B.S./B.A. with extensive experience

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of DMPK at our San Diego site to lead and optimize the DMPK function across discovery and development programs. You will shape strategy, mentor teams, and ensure regulatory alignment while collaborating with global colleagues to advance transformational therapies.

The position requires extensive DMPK leadership experience, strong scientific and management skills, and a proven track record in progressing drug