Senior Director, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)

Job description

The Company: With deep expertise in chemistry, Nuvalent is working to create selective medicines designed with the goal to address the needs of patients with cancer. Nuvalent is an exciting early-stage company, bringing together experienced scientists and industry veterans with a proven track record in drug discovery, oncology drug development, and company building. The Role: The Senior Director, DMPK will serve as the company’s key expert overseeing DMPK strategy across the entire company, including late-stage discovery, development, NDA submission, and commercial readiness, as well as designing, implementing, and interpreting DMPK studies, ensuring high-quality data and regulatory-ready documentation to support IND, CTA, and NDA filings. As part of a growing biotech organization, the role requires a hands-on, collaborative leader who can build and guide a high-performing team while working cross-functionally to advance a dynamic portfolio. This is a pivotal leadership role in a fast‑growing biotech preparing for its first commercial launch. Responsibilities: - Provide scientific leadership for all DMPK activities across discovery, preclinical, and development-stage programs. - De...