Job Summary

Advance your scientific career with a premier global biopharmaceutical leader dedicated to discovering life-changing therapies. We are seeking a Principle Scientist, DMPK to join an established, collaborative team in Bridgewater, NJ. In this highly visible discovery-stage role, you will serve as the primary DMPK representative on cross-functional project teams, driving data interpretation and helping determine which candidate compounds advance.

location: Bridgewater, New Jersey

job type: Permanent

salary: $160,000 - 175,000 per year

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Doctorate

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional DMPK expert on multi-disciplinary teams, presenting data to biology, chemistry, and pharmacology partners.
• Plan, execute, and analyze hands-on in vitro and in vivo DMPK studies, with a strong focus on drug metabolism and biotransformation.
• Provide strategic oversight and manage external study outsourcing with Contract Research Organizations (CROs).
• Utilize contemporary LC-MS/MS instruments to conduct bioanalytical and metabolic stability evaluations.
• Author and review high-quality study reports, protocols, and DMPK documentation to support regulatory IND/NDA timelines.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Chemistry, or a related discipline with 5+ years of pharma industry DMPK experience (OR Master's degree with 6+ years of experience).
• Proven hands-on experience conducting in vitro and in vivo drug metabolism or pharmacokinetic studies.
• Strong background utilizing LC-MS/MS instrumentation and interpreting complex analytical data.
• Ability to work fully on-site 5 days a week in Bridgewater, NJ.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder (visa sponsorship is not available).

Preferred

• Prior experience supporting IND/NDA regulatory submissions.
• Familiarity with cell-based assays or radiolabeled biotransformation studies.

skills: DMPK

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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