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Principal Scientist/Director, Translational Pharmacology

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5amventures logo5amventures · Emeryville, CA
Full-timeHybrid1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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Requirements

  • PhD, MD, or equivalent in pharmacology, biomedical sciences, or related field
  • Significant experience in preclinical pharmacology within biotech or pharmaceutical settings
  • Experience in choosing appropriate animal models
  • Deep expertise in PK/PD modeling, with strong grounding in chemical kinetics and quantitative biology
  • Proven experience designing studies to evaluate drug combinations and synergy, including application of factorial experimental design Demonstrated experience designing and interpreting in vivo pharmacology studies
  • Experience in advancing preclinical candidates through IND-enabling studies and contributing meaningfully to IND submissions
  • Strong statistical and data analysis skills
  • Experience in metabolic diseases, particularly obesity and/or diabetes, strongly preferred

Additional Information

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Director of Translational Pharmacology to lead and drive preclinical pharmacology efforts across our pipeline. This individual will play a central, decision-making role in translating innovative science into rigorous, in vivo proof-of-concept and clinically actionable pharmacology strategies.


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