What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Clinical Pharmacokinetics - REMOTE based position at Fortrea?
If you join us, you will work with some of the worlds 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.
- Visit clients at their sites of business 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 bebased on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicabledegrees/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: May 9, 2025
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As an EOE/AA employer, Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000
