# Senior Director, Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism and Bioanalysis, Protein Therapeutics

Hiring organization: [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a25ccad0-8b34-499e-8431-b0becd4c8c7f

Listed on Merck's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Boston, MA
- Salary: 194100 – 305600 USD per year

## Summary

Lead a team of scientists overseeing pharmacokinetic, bioanalytical, and drug metabolism studies for protein-based therapeutics in immunology and oncology from discovery through clinical trials. This role suits experienced drug discovery leaders with deep expertise in antibody engineering and translational modeling who thrive managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced pharma environments.

_Our summary, not Merck's wording._

## Skills named

MATLAB

## Required

- Ph.D. in biochemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, protein engineering, molecular biology, bioengineering, or related STEM field
- 7+ years of relevant experience in protein therapeutic discovery or development
- Demonstrated experience leading protein therapeutic discovery efforts as a group leader
- Deep understanding of protein therapeutic bioanalytical and ADME concepts for monoclonal antibodies and bispecifics
- Proven track record managing scientists and leading cross-functional teams in drug discovery
- Experience developing and executing translational PK/PD efficacy relationships and human dose predictions

## Nice to have

- Hands-on experience with translational PK/PD/efficacy or PBPK modeling tools like Phoenix WinNonlin, Berkeley Madonna, or MATLAB
- Track record supporting immunology or oncology programs from early discovery through IND-enabling studies
- Expertise designing and troubleshooting ligand binding assays or hybrid LC/MS assays for protein therapeutics
- Experience within a research-driven pharmaceutical company

Apply on Merck's site: https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SearchJobs/job/USA---Massachusetts---Boston-MA-Parcel-B-Laboratory/Senior-Director--Pharmacokinetics--Dynamics--Metabolism-and-Bioanalysis--Protein-Therapeutics_R403420-2