Director, Pharmacology
Flagship Pioneering, Inc. · Somerville, MA USA
Posted 21 days ago · $180,000 - $248,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Flagship Pioneering, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 89% of Flagship Pioneering, Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
- high 50 stale, 1 reposted of 100 open
- Hiring momentum
- 144 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Director of Pharmacology at Cellarity will lead preclinical pharmacology strategy across multiple discovery programs, focusing on translating in vitro biology into in vivo outcomes. This role involves driving pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics interpretation, managing external CRO relationships, and integrating data across various scientific disciplines to guide drug candidate advancement. The position requires close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to shape translational strategies and contribute to the broader preclinical pipeline.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- PhD in biology, pharmacology, or a related scientific discipline
- 10-15+ years of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical drug discovery and development
- Strong foundation in preclinical pharmacology
- Experience translating biology into in vivo efficacy and PK/PD insight
- Ability to connect in vitro findings to in vivo outcomes
- Experience managing and interpreting outsourced pharmacology studies through CROs
Nice to have
- Experience in hematology, particularly in combination with oncology
- Experience supporting inflammation or immunology programs
- Strong publication record in relevant fields
- Experience working in smaller, cross-functional biotech environments
- Demonstrated ability to grow into broader translational leadership
What you get
- Healthcare coverage
- Annual incentive program
- Retirement benefits
- Broad range of other benefits
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is broad and may vary based on qualifications
- Role involves significant collaboration with external CROs, which may impact control over study outcomes
- Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
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