Postdoctoral Scholar, Translational PK/PD

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Post Doc – Drug Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

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Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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We are searching for the best talent for a Postdoctoral Scholar, Translational PK/PD in Spring House, PA.

Purpose: The Translational PK/PD & Investigative Toxicology (TPPIT) team, has strong expertise in characterizing ADCs and payloads from both experimental and modeling aspects, and the scholar will work as part of a dynamic, cross site team within a highly collaborative TPPIT environment, partnering with cross functional colleagues across ADC data generation, analysis, and translational PK/PD modeling.  This is a two-year position with the possibility of a third-year extension.

You will be responsible for:

• Advancing translational PK/PD strategies for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) by integrating in vitro, preclinical, and clinical datasets to define exposure-response relationships.
• Building predictive in vitro models using 2D/3D cell culture systems and cell-based assays to characterize ADC and payload activity.
• Using experimental data, PK/PD modeling, and quantitative analysis to inform ADC candidate selection, support human dose projection, and reduce reliance on animal studies.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education: PhD with 0-1 years of experience. Preferred degrees in chemical or biomedical engineering or biopharmaceuticals.

Experience/Skills Required:

• Wet-lab experience in cell culture, including 2D and 3D culture systems, and cell-based assays such as cytotoxicity assays; familiarity with microscopy and imaging techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis software such as Prism and ImageJ, and MATLAB or familiarity with at least one PK/PD modeling platform such as Monolix or Phoenix.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cell and molecular biology assays, including the Incucyte live-cell analysis system; familiarity with PK/PD modeling.
• ADC or drug conjugate experience.

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