Director Clinical Pharmacokinetics

If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of a new drug.

We are seeking a Global Head of Pharmacokinetic Science Services to lead all scientific, operational, and financial aspects of our global pharmacokinetics function. In this senior leadership role, you will oversee a team of pharmacokineticists and data coordinators across North America, Europe, and South Asia, ensuring high-quality project execution and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for setting strategic direction to drive revenue growth, expand service offerings, and improve operational efficiency. As a key scientific representative, you will support client engagement, business development, and cross-functional collaboration while fostering team development and organizational success.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Oversees all scientific, operational, and financial aspects of the global pharmacokinetics team, including strategy, revenue growth, and team leadership.
• Acts as a scientific representative at internal, client, and external meetings, providing expertise on pharmacokinetics processes, data interpretation, and regulatory issues.
• Supports business development efforts, including proposal input, client presentations, and site visits to foster future revenue and project opportunities.
• Manages a team of pharmacokineticists and data coordinators, focusing on performance, training, recruitment, and career development.
• Oversees resource allocation to ensure the profitability, regulatory compliance, and efficiency of pharmacokinetic project execution.
• Effectively coordinates with stakeholders to ensure satisfactory fulfilment of internal and external client expectations.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.
• s to focus on future business and revenue growth
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacokinetics or another relevant Life Sciences discipline required.
• PhD or MS degree in Pharmacokinetics or related field preferred.
• Must have an excellent command of the English language, both oral and written.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• At least 8 years of experience in pharmacokinetic analysis is required, along with at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Possess proven knowledge of business and people management practices in a project team environment.

Pay Range:  $140,000 - $170,000/annually

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable.  

Application Deadline:  April 11th, 2025

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