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Senior Director, Pharmacokinetics

Merck
August 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (South San Francisco, CA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior Director providing scientific, operational, and leadership oversight to PDMB bioanalytical activities supporting discovery programs across biologics, small molecules, conjugates, and emerging modalities. Responsibilities: develop and execute bioanalytical strategies ensuring high-quality, compliant data to guide molecular design, candidate selection, translational insights, and regulatory readiness; lead and develop bioanalytical teams; optimize workflows through automation and innovation; represent PDMB in cross-functional discovery and development teams; build collaborative partnerships internally and externally; review scientific and regulatory documents; foster a culture of scientific rigor, operational excellence, and inclusion. Requirements: Master's (15+ years) or Ph.D. (12+ years) in pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical sciences, or related fields; extensive experience in bioanalytical assay development, validation, and data interpretation for biologics and small molecules; proven leadership in cross-functional teams, program portfolio management, and people development; excellent communication and collaboration skills. High-Value: bioanalytical sciences, DMPK, biologics, conjugates, peptides, small molecules, emerging modalities, regulatory compliance, GxP, program leadership, translational PK/PD, automation/technologies, external partnerships. WorkSetup: hybrid, with 10% travel.