Principal Scientist, DMPK Project Representative
Novo Nordisk
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Lexington • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $148,290 - $259,510 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide scientific leadership in the discovery of small molecule drug candidates
- Define and drive internal and external research initiatives that support program milestones
- Propose experimental and modeling approaches to de risk projects and advance molecules with drug like properties
- Lead DMPK efforts to optimize candidates using in vitro, in vivo and in silico methods
- Manage CRO relationships with specialized ADME capabilities in collaboration with outsourcing managers
- Engage with global Novo Nordisk ADME experts to harmonize strategy and leverage best practices
- Provide scientific mentorship and technical leadership to DMPK team members and cross functional colleagues
- Communicate DMPK strategy, findings and risk assessments clearly to project teams and senior management
- Represent the company externally as needed to build visibility for DMPK methods and capabilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 18+ years’ relevant experience required, or a master’s degree with 12+ years’ relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree with 6+ years’ post-doctoral and/or industry relevant experience
- Excellent understanding of small molecule ADME principals
- Hands on experience with PK and PK/PD modeling or biotransformation highly desirable
- Preferred experience includes DMPK or PK/PD modeling project representation for small molecule projects
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance
- Sick time policy
- Flexible vacation policy
- Parental leave policy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
small molecule drug discoveryDMPKADMEin vitro methodsin vivo methodsin silico methodsPK modelingPK/PD modelingbiotransformationproject representation
Soft Skills
scientific leadershipmentorshipcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingrisk assessmenttechnical leadershipvisibility building
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoctoral degree