We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Director, DMPK to lead our drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics function across discovery, development, and post-marketing programs. Reporting to the Head of Clinical Pharmacology, DMPK, and Bioanalysis (CP/DMPK/BA), this highly visible role will manage a team of DMPK scientists and serve as a key subject matter expert. The Director will partner cross-functionally with Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Bioanalysis, and R&D teams to design and execute ADME/DMPK strategies that drive data-informed decisions and regulatory success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of DMPK scientists to deliver innovative and effective DMPK strategies from discovery through life-cycle management.
- Serve as a scientific leader and SME on project teams, influencing program direction through expert interpretation of ADME/DMPK data.
- Oversee the design, conduct, and analysis of in vitro and in vivo DMPK studies to support discovery, development, and regulatory filings.
- Author and review DMPK sections for INDs, NDAs, and other regulatory submissions; participate in health authority interactions.
- Manage CRO partnerships and ensure scientific quality, compliance, and efficiency in external studies.
- Drive continuous improvement in DMPK tools, technologies, and capabilities.
Qualifications
- PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, or related field with 8+ years of relevant DMPK experience, or MS with 12+ years.
- Proven track record leading DMPK strategies for small molecules and/or biologics across R&D stages.
- Deep expertise in ADME, pharmacokinetics, metabolism, and regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, MAA).
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience managing CROs and leading successful regulatory interactions.
Preferred Experience
- Working knowledge of PK/PD modeling and simulation tools.
- Experience in oncology and/or neurology programs.
Demonstrated ability to enhance DMPK capabilities and implement innovative approaches.
Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $192,000 - $265,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.
Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long-term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)
- Competitive salary and annual bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
- Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
- Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Deciphera is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing important new medicines to improve the lives of people with cancer. We are leveraging our proprietary switch-control kinase inhibitor platform and deep expertise in kinase biology to develop a broad portfolio of innovative medicines. For more information, visit www.deciphera.com
