Director/Senior Director, DMPK

GondolaBio

$255K — $285K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD or Pharm D. in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field focusing on small molecule pharmacokinetics and metabolism.
  • At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of DMPK principles and drug development processes.
  • Desirable expertise in drug metabolism.
  • Hands-on experience with pharmacokinetic data analysis software, specifically Phoenix WinNonlin.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
  • Effective problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional project team members and act as a functional representative on clinical trial project teams.
  • Offer guidance for candidate selection and develop DMPK strategies to address ADME-related issues.
  • Design, coordinate, and interpret both in vitro and in vivo DMPK studies.
  • Determine PK parameters for nonclinical studies using Phoenix WinNonlin and support modeling for human PK predictions.
  • Support GLP toxicology studies by reviewing toxicokinetic reports and overseeing regulated bioanalysis.
  • Monitor bioanalytical method development and sample analysis, and review or approve related reports.
  • Generate, analyze, and present data, both orally and in written reports.

Benefits

  • Patient Days to hear directly from individuals affected by conditions being treated.
  • Culture driven by core values focused on patient care and transparency.
  • Decentralized model promoting autonomy in decision-making for program teams.
  • Ownership of both program vision and personal career path.
  • Collaborative, fast-paced, and data-driven work environment.
  • Access to professional learning and development resources.
  • Flexible PTO policy and potential for rapid career advancement.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse BridgeBio Pharma programs across various therapeutic areas.
  • Partnerships with leading institutions to enhance research and development efforts.
  • Strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Full Job Description


Who You Are

The primary responsibilities of this position are to serve as a DMPK representative on multi-disciplinary drug discovery teams, provide guidance and support to project teams for candidate selection and clinical trial development, and further characterize the pharmacokinetic and drug metabolism properties of molecules through the development lifecycle of a drug. This individual will have the opportunity to be exposed to a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas across the portfolio.

Requirements

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with cross-functional project team members. Participate as a functional representative on clinical trial project teams
  • Provide guidance on project teams for candidate selection, develop and drive DMPK strategies and solve ADME-related issues
  • Design, coordinate, and interpret in vitro and in vivo DMPK studies
  • Determine PK parameters for nonclinical studies using Phoenix WinNonlin and assist with the application of modeling approaches (PK, PKPD) to support human PK and dose predictions
  • Support GLP toxicology studies, review toxicokinetic reports, and monitor regulated bioanalysis
  • Monitor bioanalytical method development, validation, sample analysis, and review/approve reports
  • Generate, analyze and present data, both orally and as written reports

No matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are:
  • Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standards
  • Entrepreneurial Operators, who drive toward practical solutions and have an ownership mindset
  • Truth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solvers
  • Individuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around them
  • High-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speed

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements
  • PhD or Pharm D. in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field with a specific focus on small molecule pharmacokinetics and metabolism with at least 5 years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong understanding of DMPK principles and drug development processes
  • Expertise in drug metabolism is desirable
  • Hands-on experience using pharmacokinetic data analysis software such as Phoenix WinNonlin
  • Able to work independently and possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Possess effective problem-solving, oral, and written communication skills

What We Offer
  • Patient Days, where we are fortunate to hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year and learn how we can improve our efforts
  • A culture inspired by our values: put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speak
  • An unyielding commitment to always putting patients first. Learn more about how we do this here
  • A de-centralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients. Our affiliate structure is designed to eliminate bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the science
  • A place where you own the vision - both for your program and your own career path
  • A collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment where we inspire ourselves and each other to always perform at the top of our game
  • Access to learning and development resources to help you get in the best professional shape of your life
  • Robust and market-competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs)
  • Flexible PTO
  • Rapid career advancement for strong performers
  • Potential ability to work on multiple BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over time
  • Partnerships with leading institutions
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The base pay range for this position is $255,000 to $285,000 per year. The actual compensation offered will be determined based on a number of job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. A bonus plan and equity will also be offered.

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