Associate Director, Pharmacokinetics (PK)

## Associate Director, Pharmacokinetics (PK)Bewerbenlocations: EMEA, CH, Glattbrugg, CSL Behringtime type: Vollzeitposted on: Vor mehr als 30 Tagen ausgeschriebenjob requisition id: R-271456CSL's R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration, we’re building a future-ready team that thrives in dynamic biotech ecosystems. Joining CSL now means being part of an agile team committed to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference worldwide. **Position Description Summary:**The Associate Director PK is responsible for leading the design, execution, and interpretation of pharmacokinetic (PK), toxicokinetic (TK), strategies to support drug discovery, nonclinical and development programs across multiple therapeutic areas. The Sr. Expert will lead a team of Principle and Senior PK Scientists to ensure effective and consistent approaches for IND-enabling PK strategies and studies. **Main Responsibilities:**Strategic Leadership* Lead the design and execution of pharmacokinetic (PK) and toxicokinetic (TK) strategies.* Provide scientific leadership across drug discovery, nonclinical, and development programs.* Ensure alignment of PK/TK strategies with overall program goals across multiple therapeutic areas.Team Management* Supervise and mentor a team of Principal and Senior PK Scientists.* Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.* Guide team members in developing and implementing IND-enabling PK strategies.Study Oversight and Execution* Oversee the planning, execution, and interpretation of PK/TK studies.* Ensure scientific rigor and regulatory compliance in studies conducted at external CROs* Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to study design, data interpretation, and timelines.Cross-Functional Collaboration* Collaborate with Research, NCD and relevant development functions and CMC* Contribute to regulatory submissions (e.g., INDs, NDAs) by providing PK/TK data and interpretation.* Represent PK/QSP function in project teams and governance meetings. **Qualifications and Experience Requirements:*** Ph.D. in a Life Sciences discipline such as Pharmacokinetics, Systems Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.* 8+ years of industry experience in PK/PD, PBPK.* Proficiency in relevant software for PK/PD, PBPK.* Strong understanding of ADME, pharmacology, and translational science.* Excellent leadership, and project management skills.* Experience with omics data integration, machine learning, or AI-enhanced modeling is a plus.* Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.* Experience across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities is highly desirable.* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr