DMPK Director
Exelixis
September 17, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Alameda, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Lead DMPK strategy and execution to advance drug candidates from discovery through development, supporting regulatory submissions. Responsibilities: oversee ADME characterization, analyze pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data, collaborate with discovery teams on translational ADME strategies, prepare regulatory documents including IND, CTA, NDA filings, and support due diligence and external scientific visibility. Requirements: PhD in Drug Metabolism, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related; at least 8 years of DMPK experience in the pharma industry; expertise in in vitro/in vivo ADME, pharmacokinetics, modeling, and regulatory submissions; experience managing CROs; knowledge of drug transporters, enzyme kinetics, and emerging sciences. Preferred: experience with antibody-drug conjugates. HighValue: leadership in DMPK with significant regulatory submission experience, deep scientific expertise in ADME, PKPD, and modeling, and cross-functional collaboration. WorkSetup: not specified; likely in a collaborative, research-focused environment.