Senior Scientist / Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology
NewLimit · South San Francisco
Posted 12 days ago · $130,000 to $180,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days NewLimit's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 82% of NewLimit's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at NewLimit
- high 13 stale, 0 reposted of 17 open
- Hiring momentum
- 19 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from NewLimit's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for NewLimit.
About this role
The Senior Scientist / Scientist of In Vivo Pharmacology at NewLimit will design and execute in vivo studies to evaluate epigenetic reprogramming therapeutics. This role involves collaborating with various teams, developing animal models, overseeing study design and vendor relationships, and analyzing data to inform pre-clinical decisions. The position is essential for driving therapeutic candidate selection and contributing to regulatory study design as programs advance toward clinical stages.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of NewLimit as an employer.
What you need
- Ph.D. in pharmacology, physiology, biology or a related field or equivalent industry experience (5+ years for Scientist; 8+ years for Senior Scientist)
- Demonstrated experience designing and executing in vivo pharmacology studies (PK, PD, efficacy, dose-range finding) in rodent models
- Experience with study design, dosing regimens, and route-of-administration selection
- Experience analyzing and interpreting in vivo pharmacology data to inform program decisions
- Experience leading project workflows and providing technical mentorship to junior laboratory staff
- History of contributing to a drug development program at the pre-clinical or clinical development stage
Nice to have
- Experience with liver biology, hepatic disease models, or hepatocyte-directed delivery
- Experience with nucleic acid or viral vector delivery in vivo
- Experience with GLP-enabling or IND-enabling study design
- Experience with single cell genomics or pooled screening approaches applied to in vivo readouts
What you get
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Industry-leading paid time off (PTO) — 20 days/year for all employees + holidays
- Meals and snacks on-site
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is broad ($130,000 to $180,000) and depends on various factors, which may lead to uncertainty in compensation discussions.
- The role involves significant collaboration and mentorship, which may require strong interpersonal skills.
- The focus on in vivo studies may limit exposure to other areas of pharmacology or drug development.
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Listed by NewLimit on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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