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Eli Lilly and Company

Senior Director, DMPK Project Leader

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead the filing of NDAs for DMPK .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $177,000 - $338,800 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in DMPK sciences, including drug discovery and development processes, with a strong focus on regulatory submissions and GLP-compliant studies. Proven ability to lead projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate complex scientific findings effectively.

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Ph.D. In Pharmaceutical SciencesExpert In DMPK SciencesExperience In DMPK Project LeadershipProficiency With Phoenix WinNonlinKnowledge Of Regulatory Submissions

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Hard Skills
DMPK Input And Data DeliveryPK And Toxicokinetic Parameter CalculationIn Vitro ADME StudiesBiotransformation StudiesBioanalytical AnalysisToxicokinetic AnalysisUse Of In Silico Tools For PK PredictionCNS Drug Candidate DevelopmentGLP-Compliant StudiesNCA And PK Modeling
Soft Skills
Strong Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProactive Communication SkillsCollaborative MindsetSense Of Urgency
Industry Keywords
BiotechPharmaceuticalDrug DiscoveryDrug DevelopmentNDAsCross-Functional CollaborationInternal Governance BodiesProject StrategyLead Candidates IdentificationNonclinical Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the filing of NDAs for DMPK
  • Deliver high-quality DMPK input and data to projects within established timelines
  • Utilize DMPK knowledge to support and influence compound profiling, project progression and project strategy
  • Calculate PK and toxicokinetic parameters, estimate safety margins, and report results and interpretations to project teams and internal governance bodies
  • Lead, coordinate, and engage with DMPK colleagues, clinical pharmacologists, and toxicologists in project-related activities
  • Prepare clear presentations for internal governance bodies
  • Ensure delivery of all DMPK-related activities, including nonclinical PK experiments, in vitro ADME, biotransformation studies, bioanalytical analysis, and toxicokinetic analysis
  • Partner with discovery and development teams to identify lead candidates with optimal DMPK properties and progress candidates into nonclinical and clinical development

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology or a related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of industry experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting
  • Expert in DMPK sciences with knowledge of drug discovery and development processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in DMPK project leadership
  • Previous work in the discovery and/or development of CNS drug candidates
  • Experience with regulatory submissions including NDAs for small molecules
  • Knowledge, experience, and proficiency in supporting GLP-compliant studies
  • Good knowledge of all DMPK assays, including the use of in silico tools for PK prediction
  • Proficiency with Phoenix WinNonlin and other software for NCA and PK modeling in small molecule drug discovery and development
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and communicate scientific findings clearly and effectively
  • Collaborative mindset and operates with a sense of urgency
  • Strong, proactive communication skills
  • Role is based in the US with occasional travel

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Company bonus depending in part on company and individual performance
  • Company-sponsored 401(k)
  • Pension
  • Vacation benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
  • Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and death benefits
  • Time off and leave of absence benefits
  • Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program and fitness benefits
  • Employee clubs and activities