Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Travere Therapeutics

. Lead the design, development, and execution of clinical pharmacology strategies across clinical programs .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $189,000 - $246,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Pharmacology, including the integration of Pharmacokinetics (PK) and Pharmacodynamics (PD) into clinical development plans. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex clinical pharmacology studies and regulatory submissions.

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PhD Or PharmD In Clinical PharmacologyClinical Pharmacology ExpertiseModel-Informed Drug Development (MIDD)Project Leadership SkillsRegulatory Submission Experience

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Hard Skills

Pharmacokinetics (PK)Pharmacodynamics (PD)Dose-Escalation StudiesClinical Study ReportsInvestigator’s BrochuresClinical ProtocolsPharmacometricsBiopharmaceuticsEvidence IntegrationScientific Data Interpretation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsSelf-MotivatedLeadership SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple Tasks

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical DevelopmentBiotechnology DevelopmentRegulatory FilingsClinical Pharmacology StrategiesCross-Functional Project LeadershipClinical Development PlansDose And Regimen JustificationScientific RecommendationsClinical Pharmacology FunctionMultidisciplinary Teamwork

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and execution of clinical pharmacology strategies across clinical programs
Integrate pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and drug-drug interaction assessments into clinical development plans
Provide strategic guidance to clinical-stage project teams on dose, regimen, study design, and evidence needs
Lead and oversee clinical pharmacology studies, including dose-escalation and PK/PD assessments and modeling
Lead clinical pharmacology strategy and content for regulatory submissions, including briefing documents, INDs, CTAs, and NDAs
Review clinical protocols and scientific reports for regulatory filings
Identify potential gaps and prepare responses to regulatory questions
Develop and independently author clinical pharmacology documents and sections, including clinical protocols, Investigator’s Brochures, and Clinical Study Reports
Partner with Research, Bioanalytical, Clinical, Regulatory, Project Management, and other R&D functions
Provide clinical pharmacology leadership at development milestones and portfolio decision points
Contribute to advancing the Clinical Pharmacology function, capabilities, and practices
Communicate clinical pharmacology recommendations to senior management, regulatory agencies, and external scientific peers

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or PharmD in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline, with 6+ years of relevant clinical pharmacology experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology development or an equivalent drug-development setting
Clinical pharmacology expertise in one or more therapeutic areas
Experience integrating evidence across multiple development phases and partnering across relevant scientific disciplines
Leadership in PK/PD, biopharmaceutics, and pharmacometrics across multiple projects
Experience providing scientific and cross-functional project leadership
Strong project leadership skills, including scope management, progress tracking, risk identification, and delivery against timelines
Experience applying model-informed drug development (MIDD) strategies across development phases
Ability to address questions on dose and regimen justification, labeling, and study design
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to review, interpret, and present complex scientific data
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks with competing timelines
Self-motivated and able to independently manage responsibilities
Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally
Ability to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or work onsite in San Diego

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium health benefits for eligible employees and dependents
Financial, work-life, and well-being offerings
Wellness and employee support programs
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Retirement plans with employer match
Generous paid time off
Short-term incentive compensation
Long-term incentive compensation through company stock