Flagship Pioneering

Pioneering Medicines: DMPK Project Lead

Flagship Pioneering$130K — $180K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, or related field with 8+ years of industry experience; or M.S. with 12+ years; or B.S. with 14+ years.
  • Proven experience representing DMPK in biologics discovery or development.
  • Hands-on expertise in PK, BA, and immunogenicity assessment for biologics.
  • Comprehensive understanding of biologics development workflows; knowledge of small molecules or novel modalities is beneficial.
  • Familiarity with regulatory expectations and experience contributing to submissions.
  • Strong publication and/or patent record that reflects scientific leadership.
  • Proven ability in cross-functional team collaboration with effective communication and presentation skills.
  • Experience in managing CRO relationships and overseeing studies.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the DMPK representative on cross-functional teams to guide PK, BA, and immunogenicity strategies.
  • Design and lead preclinical PK/BA/Immunogenicity studies to characterize biologics properties.
  • Interpret study data and troubleshoot technical challenges proactively.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality execution of DMPK deliverables.
  • Work with PK/PD modelers to establish correlations guiding study design.
  • Contribute to preclinical toxicology species selection and toxicokinetic planning for IND filings.
  • Support human dose projections based on preclinical data to inform candidate selection.
  • Author DMPK and BA sections of regulatory submissions and address regulatory queries.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Opportunity to influence drug development strategies for a wide range of therapeutic modalities.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge biologics research and innovative technologies.
  • Operational oversight experiences with CRO interactions and optimization processes.
  • Potential for scientific leadership through publication and patent contributions.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DMPK project representative to join our growing team. This leadership role will provide scientific and strategic DMPK guidance across our biologics portfolio, supporting a wide range of therapeutic modalities including monoclonal antibodies, bispecifics, fusion proteins, and innovative targeted-delivery platforms.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in DMPK, bioanalysis (BA), and immunogenicity science, with a proven ability to influence discovery and development strategies for biologics. You will collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize candidate selection, design and execute preclinical studies, and ensure regulatory readiness. This is a high-impact role requiring strong analytical thinking, scientific rigor, and exceptional communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the DMPK representative on cross-functional discovery teams to guide PK, BA and immunogenicity strategies that support project decisions and milestones.
  • Design and lead in vitro and in vivo PK/BA/Immunogenicity studies to characterize biologics properties and support candidate progression.
  • Interpret study data, identify issues, and proactively troubleshoot technical challenges.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to plan and execute DMPK deliverables with high quality and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with PK/PD modelers to establish PK/PD correlations and guide preclinical study design.
  • Contribute to the selection of preclinical toxicology species and develop the toxicokinetic plan to support IND filing.
  • Support human dose projections based on preclinical data to guide candidate selection.
  • Author DMPK and BA sections of regulatory submissions (e.g., INDs, Investigator's Brochures), and respond to regulatory queries.
  • Contribute to the development of DMPK/BA functional processes and procedures focused on CRO interactions and organizational efficiency.
  • Provide operational oversight for quality and performance of DMPK activities, including interactions with CROs and external project support.
  • Contribute to the selection and qualification of CROs and external vendors.
  • Engage closely with internal stakeholders and companies within the Flagship ecosystem.

Qualifications:
  • PhD. in pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, or related field with 8+ years of relevant industry experience; or M.S. with 12+ years; or B.S. with 14+ years.
  • Proven track record representing DMPK in biologics discovery and/or development programs.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with PK, BA, and immunogenicity assessment of biologics.
  • Deep understanding of biologics development workflows; familiarity with small molecules or novel modalities is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of regulatory expectations and experience contributing to submissions.
  • Strong publication and/or patent record demonstrating scientific leadership.
  • Demonstrated success in cross-functional team environments, with strong collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Experience in managing CROs and external study oversight.
  • Adaptable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

About Flagship Pioneering

Flagship Pioneering is a life sciences innovation enterprise that conceives, creates, resources, and develops first-in-category life sciences companies. The firm operates through its Flagship Labs unit, which is a dedicated innovation foundry that invents and launches transformative companies. Flagship Pioneering has created over 100 scientific ventures, resulting in over $34 billion in aggregate value, 500+ issued patents, and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents. The firm's portfolio includes companies in the fields of therapeutics, health technologies, and sustainability. Flagship Pioneering was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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