Senior Scientist I

Pharmaron; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Generous PTO & holidays

Employer-funded HSA contributions

Life Insurance & Disability

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Pharmaron is seeking a Senior Scientist I for its Exton, PA site to lead regulated DMPK and DDI bioanalytical studies. You will design, execute, and interpret LC-MS/MS and HPLC workflows, serving as SD/PI and collaborating with sponsors and cross-functional teams to advance drug development.

A strong emphasis on mentoring junior scientists and ensuring regulatory compliance is required. You will contribute to method development, data interpretation, and generation of study reports and regulatory

Qualifications

• 5+ years GLP/bioanalytical lab experience.
• 3+ years LC-MS/MS experience with Sciex, Waters, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting DMPK and DDI studies.
• Experience authoring protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Strong data interpretation, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead regulated DMPK and DDI bioanalytical studies that support client drug development programs.
• Develop, optimize, validate, and execute LC-MS/MS and HPLC analytical methods.
• Serve as Study Director (SD) and Principal Investigator (PI) for assigned studies.
• Interpret complex bioanalytical data and provide scientific recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Author and review protocols, study reports, technical summaries, and regulatory documentation.
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges and drive scientifically sound solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Scientists, Operations, Quality Assurance, Business Development, and clients.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to laboratory capabilities and scientific excellence.
• Serve as a scientific partner to sponsors by providing study updates and designing solutions.

Skills

GLP experience

Bioanalytical

Data interpretation

Study leadership

Regulatory documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences / Life Sciences / Chemistry / Biochemistry

Tools

LC-MS/MS

HPLC

Job description

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

Position: Senior Scientist I

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000

Location: Exton, PA (On-site)

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services. We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Scientist I, you will serve as a scientific leader supporting critical drug development programs through the design, execution, and interpretation of regulated bioanalytical and drug-drug interaction (DDI) studies. You will collaborate directly with sponsors, influence study strategy, solve complex scientific challenges, and help bring innovative therapies closer to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead regulated DMPK and DDI bioanalytical studies that support client drug development programs.
• Develop, optimize, validate, and execute LC-MS/MS and HPLC analytical methods.
• Serve as Study Director (SD) and Principal Investigator (PI) for assigned studies.
• Interpret complex bioanalytical data and provide scientific recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Author and review protocols, study reports, technical summaries, and regulatory documentation.
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges and drive scientifically sound solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Scientists, Operations, Quality Assurance, Business Development, and clients.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to the growth of laboratory capabilities and scientific excellence.
• Serve as a scientific partner to sponsors by providing study updates, discussing results, and helping design solutions that meet program objectives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of GLP and/or bioanalytical laboratory experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on LC-MS/MS experience utilizing Sciex, Waters, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting DMPK and Drug-Drug Interaction (DDI) studies.
• Experience authoring protocols, reports, and technical documentation.
• Strong data interpretation, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

Why Pharmaron?

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 25,000 employees and operations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture:

You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron (Stock Code: 300759.SZ/3759.HK) is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With over 19,000 employees, and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China.

Pharmaron is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.