Your work will change lives. Including your own.
The Opportunity
At Recursion we are redefining drug discovery by uniting industrial-scale data generation with sophisticated computational models. We are seeking a visionary Head of DMPK to join our leadership team.
You will lead the DMPK strategy to transition our internal and partnered programs from early hit-identification through to IND-enabling studies and early clinical development.
But this is not a traditional DMPK role. You will be a key architect in an environment that is pushing the boundaries of predict more, test less - bridging the gap between high-throughput, experimentally derived data generation and predictive modeling.
Your Impact
- Strategic Leadership. Define and execute the overarching DMPK strategy for a diverse therapeutic area portfolio, primarily focused on small molecules with the agility to support emerging modalities (e.g. peptides, ADCs, proximity-inducing therapeutics)
- Scientific Rigor and Project Acceleration. Ensure high degree of scientific excellence as programs move from early discovery into development ensuring robust human dose projections, DDI assessments, and supporting translational PK/PD strategies.
- Tech-Forward Collaboration. Partner with Data Science and ML teams to refine our predictive ADME models, transforming how we prioritize compounds and de-risking the portfolio.
- External Partnerships. Act as a strategic subject matter expert for high-stakes external partnerships by collaborating with internal scientific leaders and external counterparts with transparency and technical rigor.
- Talent Development. Develop and lead a high-performing team. You won't just manage - you will amplify the talents of your team, fostering an environment of active learning and rapid adaptation.
- Cross-Functional Synergy. A critical component of multidisciplinary project teams. A critical partner to Toxicology, Translation and Design ensuring that DMPK insights are integrated into the earliest stages of target validation and lead optimization.
Who You Are
- The Academic Foundation: You hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Pharmacokinetics, Drug Metabolism, Pharmacology, or a related field.
- The Industry Veteran: You have a proven track record of moving multiple programs from Discovery into Development (typically 15+ years) in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- The Nimble Mindset: You are comfortable working at the intersection of biology and technology. You are cautiously optimistic that target="_blank">www.recursion.com, or connect on X and LinkedIn.
Recursion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, local, or provincial human rights legislation.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Recursion Pharmaceuticals and its affiliate companies do not accept resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Recursion or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Recursions internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Recursion, and Recursion will not owe any referral or other fees. Our team will communicate directly with candidates who are not represented by an agent or intermediary unless otherwise agreed to prior to interviewing for the job.
