Senior Director, Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism and Bioanalysis, Protein Therapeutics

MSD; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Director to lead PK/PD and bioanalytical strategies for protein therapeutics, including bispecifics and ADCs. You will guide a team of scientists and work with discovery biology, translational medicine and safety to shape programs from early discovery to IND submission.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic thinking to drive robust development plans in immunology and oncology portfolios.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading protein therapeutic discovery efforts in a collaborative environment.
• Strong understanding of bioanalytical ADME FcRn TMDD and immunogenicity for antibodies or bispecifics.
• Proven track record managing scientists and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience translating PK/PD efficacy relationships and human dose predictions in discovery.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and operational oversight for PK/PD and bioanalytical activities.
• Lead a group of principal investigators and subject matter experts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies from discovery through IND submission.
• Contribute to translational PK/PD modeling and multi-modal program planning.

Skills

ADME

Bioanalysis

Protein Engineering

PKPD Modeling

Team Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. with 7+ years experience

Tools

Phoenix WinNonlin

Berkeley Madonna

MATLAB

Job description

Job Description

At our Company, we are inspired by the belief that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to scientific excellence can create medicines that save and improve lives. Every employee is building on our proud legacy of scientific breakthrough. Our ability to impact the lives of patients worldwide depends on the integrity, creativity, humility and scientific acumen of our team. We are creating an organization that is inspired by invention and founded on a culture of respect and collaboration. At our Company's Research Labs Boston, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills through collaboration with talented and dedicated colleagues while advancing your career.

The Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism and Bioanalytics (PDMB) group is seeking a dynamic, strategic thinking and collaborative Senior Director to contribute to our Company's protein therapeutic efforts from discovery through to candidate selection and into FIH trials. This position will be based at our research labs in Boston, MA. This senior leader will provide scientific and operational oversight for PK/PD and bioanalytical activities related to protein therapeutic drug candidates, including bispecific antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), fusion proteins, and emerging modalities. The successful candidate will lead a group of principal investigators and subject matter experts and will be expected to collaborate cross-functionally with discovery biologics, nonclinical drug safety, translational medicine and therapeutic area colleagues to ensure robust program strategies from early discovery through to IND submission and beyond. Modality and therapeutic area support will focus on protein therapeutics in our immunology and oncology portfolios, with the potential to contribute other modalities across multiple therapeutic areas.

Education Minimum Requirement

• Ph.D (with 7+ years relevant experience) degree in biochemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, protein engineering, molecular biology, bioengineering, or related STEM field; Relevant experience that includes a record of increasing responsibility and independence in a similar industrial/academic setting

Required Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading protein therapeutic discovery efforts as a group leader or independent project-team representative within a highly collaborative environment
• Strong understanding of protein therapeutic bioanalytical, ADME, FcRn biology, target-mediated drug disposition (TMDD) and immunogenicity concepts for modalities such as monoclonal antibodies or engineered bispecifics
• Proven track record of managing scientists and leading cross-functional teams in a drug discovery or development setting
• Experience contributing to development and execution of translational PK/PD efficacy relationships, human dose predictions and other useful quantitative pharmacology applications in a discovery setting
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and collaborative qualities to deliver high quality results in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Hands-on experience performing or interpreting data from translational PK/PD/efficacy or physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models (e.g., Phoenix WinNonlin, Berkeley Madonna, MATLAB).
• Proven track record supporting immunology or oncology-based programs with experience spanning from early discovery through IND-enabling effort
• Expertise with designing and troubleshooting ligand binding assays or hybrid-LC/MS assays for the detection and quantitation of protein therapeutics in various matrices (non-GLP)
• Experience working within a research-driven pharmaceutical company

Required Skills:

ADME, Assay Development, Bioanalysis, Bioanalytical Assays, Bispecific Antibodies, Communication, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Drug Discovery Development, Drug Metabolism, Fast-Paced Environments, Immunology, Immunotherapy, Innovation, Ligand Binding Assay, Modeling Simulations, Monoclonal Antibodies, Oncology, People Leadership, Pharmacokinetics, PKPD Modeling, Protein Engineering, Results-Oriented, Scientific Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Therapeutic Proteins

Preferred Skills:

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The salary range for this role is $194,100.00 - $305,600.00. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: Domestic

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/a