Associate Director, Translational PK/PD

Role: Scientific Associate Director in Translational PK/PD within biopharma focusing on biologics, proteins, and peptides. Objectives: lead model-informed drug discovery strategies, support candidate optimization, and guide modality selection through advanced pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling. Responsibilities: serve as expert PK/PD modeler in cross-functional teams; develop and integrate mechanistic models (PK, PBPK, QSP) to inform human dosing and translational decisions; design experimental and modeling plans; build automated workflows; mentor junior colleagues; and collaborate broadly to drive translational strategies. Qualifications: Master's (8+ yrs), PharmD (6+ yrs), or PhD (4+ yrs) in relevant fields; hands-on experience with translational PK/PD modeling using Matlab, R, Monolix, or OSP Suite; strong skills in data analysis, experimental design, and statistical interpretation. Preferred: experience in interdisciplinary team settings and developing novel mechanistic modeling strategies. High-Value: biologics, protein therapeutics, peptides; drug discovery/development; translational modeling; roles in South San Francisco, PA, or Boston; 10% travel; hybrid work setup.