Scientist–Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics

Job Information

Location: Menlo Park, California-Silicon Valley/Peninsula 94025
Position type: Full time
Required education: PhD
Area(s) of expertise desired: Laboratory, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Research, Toxicology

Company Description:

Trinity BioSystems focuses on the research and development of therapeutic proteins and peptides drugs based on a novel and proprietary technology platform for oral administration in major areas of unmet medical need. The company aims to expand its capacity to generate development candidates and support preclinical and Phase I clinical trials. Currently, the company has one opening.

Job Description:

Trinity Biosystems is seeking a Scientist with substantial leadership abilities and industrial experience to lead, expand and grow in the organization. The position is looking for a highly qualified Ph.D. level scientist to actively participate in pharmacokinetic and drug metabolism studies for the purpose of optimizing discovery lead compounds, as well as to ascertain a mechanistic understanding of the drug candidates’ disposition properties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Trinity Biosystems is seeking a highly motivated individual with proven abilities who will be involved in the design, execution, supervision and interpretation of non-clinical pharmacokinetic studies. These studies will enable the selection of drug development candidates and provide assessment of their harmacokinetic/ADME characteristics to support drug development decisions. This position will require significant knowledge of PK/PD modeling to facilitate prediction of the exposure required in humans. We expect this candidate to take a broader scientific leadership role in enhancing in-house PK/PD assessment and modeling capabilities. This incumbent will setup and validate in vivo/in vitro ADME/PK models, and perform pharmacokinetic / pharmacodynamic data analysis and modeling, and report writing.

Requirements:

The candidate must have a Ph.D. in Pharmacokinetics, Drug Metabolism or other relevant field, and in-depth knowledge of protein drug properties governing their in-vivo distribution. Familiarity with various pharmacokinetic software packages, such as WinNonLin, ADAPT, SAAMI and NONMEM is highly desired. The applicant must possess the ability to work effectively in a fast paced start-up setting. Good organization skills, communication skills and flexibility are essential. The candidate must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.

Trinity BioSystems offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, including health care, vision, dental and life insurance, incentive stock option plan, and 401K participation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please check our website at www.trinitybiosystems.com for more job opportunities.

Contact:

Please submit your CV and cover letter by mail, fax or email to:

Trinity Biosystems, Inc.
Human Resources
1490 O’Brien Drive, Suite A
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Fax: 650-566-0793
Email: hr@trinitybiosystems.com