Associate Director, in Vivo Pharmacology
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
July 03, 2026
On-site
San Diego, CA
Clinical Research and Development
Position Summary
The Associate Director, In Vivo Pharmacology will provide in vivo pharmacology support to Endocrine Discovery teams, including designing, conducting, and interpreting experiments to demonstrate efficacy and evaluate safety of novel nonpeptides in animal models.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Lead the Endocrine Discovery In Vivo Pharmacology team to plan, design, conduct, and interpret in vivo studies evaluating efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and safety.
- Lead and supervise Scientists and Research Associates.
- Serve as Program Lead for cross-functional Endocrine Discovery activities.
- Act as in vivo pharmacology subject matter expert.
- Oversee vivarium operations and IACUC.
- Troubleshoot studies; proactively improve methods and perform accurate data analysis.
- Analyze/present data (Prism, Excel, MS Office or comparable).
- Present findings; author publications and in vivo pharmacology reports for regulatory filings.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory notebooks, quality/regulatory guidelines, safety standards; verify data accuracy.
- Work some weekends/holidays as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biology/Endocrinology/Neuroscience/Behavioral Pharmacology/Physiology or related: 8+ years relevant experience and 7+ years supervisory experience.
- (BS/MS acceptable) 10+ years relevant experience and 7+ years supervisory experience.
- Rodent in vivo pharmacology study design/conduct; endocrine disease in vivo model experience.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Hands-on rodent skills: dosing (IV, PO, SC), blood/tissue collection, necropsy; basic surgical techniques.
- Independent; strong communication; detail-oriented; adaptable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Manage external collaborations/outsourced studies.
- Non-GLP rodent toxicity study experience.
- Program management/leadership.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $160,000–$200,000.
- Discretionary annual target bonus; stock options; ESPP; 401k match.
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life), 20 days PTO, 10 paid holidays, winter company shutdown.
The Associate Director, In Vivo Pharmacology will provide in vivo pharmacology support to Endocrine Discovery teams, including designing, conducting, and interpreting experiments to demonstrate efficacy and evaluate safety of novel nonpeptides in animal models.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Lead the Endocrine Discovery In Vivo Pharmacology team to plan, design, conduct, and interpret in vivo studies evaluating efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and safety.
- Lead and supervise Scientists and Research Associates.
- Serve as Program Lead for cross-functional Endocrine Discovery activities.
- Act as in vivo pharmacology subject matter expert.
- Oversee vivarium operations and IACUC.
- Troubleshoot studies; proactively improve methods and perform accurate data analysis.
- Analyze/present data (Prism, Excel, MS Office or comparable).
- Present findings; author publications and in vivo pharmacology reports for regulatory filings.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory notebooks, quality/regulatory guidelines, safety standards; verify data accuracy.
- Work some weekends/holidays as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biology/Endocrinology/Neuroscience/Behavioral Pharmacology/Physiology or related: 8+ years relevant experience and 7+ years supervisory experience.
- (BS/MS acceptable) 10+ years relevant experience and 7+ years supervisory experience.
- Rodent in vivo pharmacology study design/conduct; endocrine disease in vivo model experience.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Hands-on rodent skills: dosing (IV, PO, SC), blood/tissue collection, necropsy; basic surgical techniques.
- Independent; strong communication; detail-oriented; adaptable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Manage external collaborations/outsourced studies.
- Non-GLP rodent toxicity study experience.
- Program management/leadership.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $160,000–$200,000.
- Discretionary annual target bonus; stock options; ESPP; 401k match.
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, basic life), 20 days PTO, 10 paid holidays, winter company shutdown.