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Sr. Principal Scientist / Director, DMPK & Bioanalytical Sciences

Flagship Pioneering · Cambridge, MA USA · On-site

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About the role

Lead DMPK and bioanalytical strategy across nonclinical and clinical programs, including PK, biomarker, and translational PD readouts Lead method development, qualification, and validation for bioanalytical assays (GLP/GCP-compliant as required)

What they're looking for

  • PhD or equivalent in pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or related field
  • 8+ years of industry experience in DMPK, bioanalytical sciences, or closely related function
  • Experience with a range of bioanalytical methods and their development, qualification, and validation in both nonclinical and clinical contexts (e.g. mass spectroscopy, ELISA, NGS, etc.)
  • Experience with ligand binding assays and multiplex immunoassay platforms (e.g., MSD, Luminex) for cytokine, immunogenicity, and biomarker analysis
  • Demonstrated CRO oversight - vendor qualification, study monitoring, data review
  • Experience designing and overseeing PK and PK-PD studies for novel delivery modalities, LNP experience preferred
More about this role

Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, this role leads DMPK and bioanalytical strategy across nonclinical and clinical programs, operating as a hands-on scientific leader. We are looking for an accomplished DMPK and bioanalytical scientist with experience in PK study design, bioanalytical method development, and translational biomarker strategy. This person will support pharmacology and nonclinical toxicology programs, providing broader context across the nonclinical development portfolio. The ideal candidate brings deep scientific expertise and a hands-on approach and thrives in the fast-paced environment of a clinical-stage biotech where both scientific and strategic contributions are expected

Lead DMPK and bioanalytical strategy across nonclinical and clinical programs, including PK, biomarker, and translational PD readouts

Lead method development, qualification, and validation for bioanalytical assays (GLP/GCP-compliant as required)

Design, execute, and oversee PK and PK-PD studies of tRNAs to evaluate delivery technologies (LNP and others) and biomarker effects

Manage and qualify CRO and external lab partners across bioanalytical and PK programs

Support nonclinical...

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