Sr. Principal Scientist - PKDM (Small Molecule Project Team Representative)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Principal Scientist to join their innovative team focused on small molecule programs. In this vital role, you will leverage your expertise in absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) to optimize drug candidates' pharmacokinetic properties. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll contribute to the development of groundbreaking therapies that improve patients' lives. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about science and ready to take on challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Retirement and Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus program

Stock-based long-term incentives

Award-winning time-off plans

Flexible work models

Qualifications

• Expert in ADME/PK with a PhD and 10+ years in the biotech industry.
• Strong technical skills in drug discovery and development.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Characterize ADME/PK properties of small molecule drug candidates.
• Collaborate with scientists to impact project decisions.
• Plan and execute mechanistic analyses for drug development.

Skills

ADME/PK expertise

Pharmacokinetics

Drug design knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate degree (PhD, PharmD, MD)

Masters degree

Bachelors degree

Tools

PBPK modeling

In vitro ADME techniques

In vivo ADME techniques

Job description

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease, we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller, happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lie within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Sr. Principal Scientist - PKDM (Small Molecule Project Team Representative)

What you will do

Let's do this. Let's change the world. In this vital and exciting role, you will serve as a project team representative focused on small molecule (SM) programs. You will characterize the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME) and pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of SM therapeutic drug candidates to achieve their full pharmacological potential. In this role, your core responsibilities include:

• Serving as a functional PKDM representative and subject matter expert on the ADME/PK of small molecule therapeutics, collaborating with scientists across our PKDM scientific community.
• Leveraging specialized ADME/PK skills such as in vitro ADME, in vivo ADME, biotransformation, PK/PD, or physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling (PBPK) to impact project progression and decision-making.
• Planning and executing mechanistic ADME/PK analyses to integrate knowledge of drug design parameters, disease pharmacology, physiology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics to optimize dose selection and preclinical study designs.
• Contributing to the analysis of pre-clinical ADME and PK data for IND and NDA filings and documenting these analyses in appropriate reports.
• Building close relationships with partner functions and therapeutic areas.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The dynamic professional we seek is a subject matter expert with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree (PhD OR PharmD OR MD) [and relevant post-doc where applicable] and 3 years of directly related experience

Or

Masters degree and 6 years of directly related experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 8 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or related fields with equivalent professional degrees and 10+ years of experience in the Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Industry, consulting, or post-doctoral training.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background serving as a PKDM functional team representative for discovery or development programs, preferably across therapeutic areas.
• Candidate should have solid technical experience with the application of SM in vitro/in vivo ADME and pharmacokinetics fundamentals to drug discovery projects.
• Ability to drive the progression of SM discovery and development within project teams.
• Lead development of scientific strategy across PKDM initiatives with a focus on the development of mechanistic ADME platforms to aid in translation.
• Establish SM workflows for PKDM scientists.
• Expertise with in vitro ADME, in vivo ADME, PK/PD, or PBPK.
• Experience in supporting preclinical components of regulatory documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal, technical, and communication skills to lead cross-functional teams.
• Past experience as a laboratory scientist in a pharma or biotech environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and interpersonal skills.
• Record of scientific contributions through peer-reviewed articles and external presentations.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we'll support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible.

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Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed, and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

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