MSD
Principal Scientist, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (REMOTE)
MSD, West Point, Pennsylvania, us, 19486
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MSD The remote position is only applicable for those who are not within commutable distance to primary sites noted in the posting. Please note that standard commute is (less than). Responsibilities
The Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalytics (PDMB) function of our Research & Development Division in West Point, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic and collaborative scientist for the Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) group. The Principal Scientist will be a key contributor to multi-disciplinary drug development and discovery efforts providing an integrated understanding of DMPK properties, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), and drug interaction (DDI) risk of novel therapeutics. The key responsibilities will be to work within teams of highly collaborative, cross-functional scientists to contribute to the discovery and clinical development of therapeutics across various modalities. The Principal Scientist will guide the design and interpretation of in silico, in vitro, and in vivo analyses to support the discovery of therapeutics with the desired DMPK profile. They will assess DDI risk using static mechanistic and/or physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models and guide clinical development teams on DDI strategy. They will author source reports and documents in support of regulatory filings. They will independently evaluate and predict potential program risks, while implementing appropriate strategies to address liabilities to ensure efficient program progression and decision making. The ideal candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, drive scientific development and innovation, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience supporting both small molecule and biologics programs is desired. Qualifications
Education Minimum Requirement PhD or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Biology, or relevant STEM fields. Required Experience And Skills Master’s degree with 10+ years relevant experience or PhD with 7+ years of industry/applied drug discovery/development experience in a relevant field with a focus on discovery and development of therapeutics of various modalities (including small molecules, antibodies, and drug conjugates). Experienced in integrating preclinical DMPK and pharmacology to enable translational modeling and simulation to support dose selection, design of PK/PD and safety assessment studies, and dose justifications for preclinical and clinical studies. Experience in assessing the impact of various factors on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of novel therapeutics and communicating analyses and recommendations to interdisciplinary teams and management. Experience with authoring documents in support of IB, IND, WMA filings, and responses to regulatory inquiries. Demonstrated track record as an effective collaborator on multi-disciplinary discovery and development teams. Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills, while delivering results on firm deadlines. Preferred Experience And Skills Strong publication track record Experience representing the DMPK function in the evaluation of third-party assets. Experience building models and performing analyses using Phoenix and PBPK modeling software (e.g., SimCYP). Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff. EEO statements and related information are included as part of this posting in accordance with applicable law. Compensation and Additional Information
We are using a U.S. hybrid work model. The salary range for this role is
$169,700.00 - $267,200.00 . This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (including 401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Benefits information is available at the company compensation and benefits page. Posting end date:
10/23/2025 . You can apply for this role through the company career site or via Workday if you are a current employee. The application deadline for this position is stated on the posting. Legal notices
and related equal opportunity statements are included as part of this posting. Some locations have local disclosures (e.g., San Francisco and Los Angeles) regarding fair chance hiring rules. Relocation: Domestic | VISA Sponsorship: Yes | Travel Requirements: 10% | Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Job Posting End Date: 10/23/2025 Requisition ID: R369246
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Join to apply for the
Principal Scientist, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (REMOTE)
role at
MSD The remote position is only applicable for those who are not within commutable distance to primary sites noted in the posting. Please note that standard commute is (less than). Responsibilities
The Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalytics (PDMB) function of our Research & Development Division in West Point, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic and collaborative scientist for the Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) group. The Principal Scientist will be a key contributor to multi-disciplinary drug development and discovery efforts providing an integrated understanding of DMPK properties, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), and drug interaction (DDI) risk of novel therapeutics. The key responsibilities will be to work within teams of highly collaborative, cross-functional scientists to contribute to the discovery and clinical development of therapeutics across various modalities. The Principal Scientist will guide the design and interpretation of in silico, in vitro, and in vivo analyses to support the discovery of therapeutics with the desired DMPK profile. They will assess DDI risk using static mechanistic and/or physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models and guide clinical development teams on DDI strategy. They will author source reports and documents in support of regulatory filings. They will independently evaluate and predict potential program risks, while implementing appropriate strategies to address liabilities to ensure efficient program progression and decision making. The ideal candidate must be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, drive scientific development and innovation, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience supporting both small molecule and biologics programs is desired. Qualifications
Education Minimum Requirement PhD or Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Toxicology, Biology, or relevant STEM fields. Required Experience And Skills Master’s degree with 10+ years relevant experience or PhD with 7+ years of industry/applied drug discovery/development experience in a relevant field with a focus on discovery and development of therapeutics of various modalities (including small molecules, antibodies, and drug conjugates). Experienced in integrating preclinical DMPK and pharmacology to enable translational modeling and simulation to support dose selection, design of PK/PD and safety assessment studies, and dose justifications for preclinical and clinical studies. Experience in assessing the impact of various factors on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of novel therapeutics and communicating analyses and recommendations to interdisciplinary teams and management. Experience with authoring documents in support of IB, IND, WMA filings, and responses to regulatory inquiries. Demonstrated track record as an effective collaborator on multi-disciplinary discovery and development teams. Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills, while delivering results on firm deadlines. Preferred Experience And Skills Strong publication track record Experience representing the DMPK function in the evaluation of third-party assets. Experience building models and performing analyses using Phoenix and PBPK modeling software (e.g., SimCYP). Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff. EEO statements and related information are included as part of this posting in accordance with applicable law. Compensation and Additional Information
We are using a U.S. hybrid work model. The salary range for this role is
$169,700.00 - $267,200.00 . This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits (including 401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. Benefits information is available at the company compensation and benefits page. Posting end date:
10/23/2025 . You can apply for this role through the company career site or via Workday if you are a current employee. The application deadline for this position is stated on the posting. Legal notices
and related equal opportunity statements are included as part of this posting. Some locations have local disclosures (e.g., San Francisco and Los Angeles) regarding fair chance hiring rules. Relocation: Domestic | VISA Sponsorship: Yes | Travel Requirements: 10% | Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Job Posting End Date: 10/23/2025 Requisition ID: R369246
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