Senior Scientist, DMPK
Ellison Medical InstituteLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted January 2, 2026
140000 - 185000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The Ellison Medical Institute, formerly known as the Ellison Institute of Technology Los Angeles, strives to spark innovation, leverage technology, and drive interdisciplinary, patient-centered research to continually enhance health, reimagine and redefine cancer care, and transform lives.
Job Description
The Ellison Medical Institute is seeking an accomplished and passionate Senior Scientist in Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) to join our Translational Biology team. In this high-impact role, you will apply your expertise in pharmacokinetics (PK), toxicology (TOX), and drug metabolism (ADME) to accelerate the advancement of groundbreaking new molecular entities as our lead compound advances into IND-enabling and first-in-human studies.
Requirements
- PhD in Pharmacokinetics, Toxicology, Drug Metabolism, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience
- Strong understanding of GLP regulations, ICH M3 (R2), and FDA nonclinical study expectations
- Experience preparing IND nonclinical modules and interacting with regulatory agencies
- Proficiency with PK modeling and simulation tools (e.g., WinNonlin, GastroPlus, Simcyp)
- Experience managing CROs conducting PK/TOX studies, ensuring quality, compliance, and alignment with IND-enabling requirements
Benefits
- Annual Base Salary: DOE, $140,000-$185,000
- Bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits package