Research Leader (DMPK), Cambridge, MA
Isomorphic Labs· DDMR
Hybrid (Cambridge, MA)full-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Research Leader (DMPK) at Isomorphic Labs Cambridge, leading DMPK strategy for drug discovery projects and advancing AI-first DMPK/PK approaches within a cutting-edge, hybrid-work environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement stage-appropriate DMPK strategies with AI-first approach, integrating quantitative pharmacology and overall project strategies.
- Design screening cascade and mechanistic experiments to support project progression in a data-driven manner.
- Integrate DMPK, PD and toxicological data to extract decision-making information, including dose and safety window predictions.
- Define Quantitative Pharmacology strategy in collaboration with Pharmacology Leads.
- Optimise the use of Iso’s datasets to address fundamental DMPK questions and advance the field.
- Optimise molecule design based on physico-chemistry and biotransformation knowledge in collaboration with Chemistry Leads.
- Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies and methods to increase confidence in human PK prediction.
- Author DMPK sections of regulatory documents.
- Embrace and champion a culture of inclusion and continuous professional development.
Qualifications
- PhD in either Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacy, Chemistry, or another relevant subject.
- 7-10+ years’ professional experience in a DMPK role, operating within a biotech or pharma setting, solving small molecule DMPK-related problems in drug discovery with a track record of delivering high quality candidates.
- Practical experience developing DMPK and quantitative pharmacology packages to support early clinical development, including authoring and reviewing regulatory documents, ideally in oncology or immunology.
- Experience of partnering closely with Preclinical and Clinical teams.
- In depth knowledge of biotransformation.
- In depth knowledge of PK modelling and scaling of ADME properties.
Skills
Required:DMPK strategy designData integration (DMPK, PD, toxicology)Quantitative PharmacologyRegulatory documentation
Benefits
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