Executive Director, PDMB Outsourcing

About the role

The Executive Director will lead the PDMB Outsourcing team within the Translational Sciences and Outsourcing organization, overseeing scientists and operational staff to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective data from external partners that support discovery and development decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of ~35 professionals, providing people management, scientific and operational oversight.
• Develop and execute vendor strategy, new external capability development, assay placement and budgetary guidance.
• Oversee >50 global vendors to ensure quality, timeliness, compliance and supply assurance.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across DMPK, regulatory bioanalysis, procurement and finance.
• Contribute to departmental and portfolio priorities as a member of the TSO Leadership Team.

Required profile

• BS/MS/PharmD with 13+ years experience OR PhD with 10+ years drug discovery/development experience.
• Broad experience in bioanalytical development/validation, QC and regulatory requirements for small molecules and biologics.
• Proven business and financial acumen, including forecasting and strategic vendor management.
• Track record of building inclusive, high‑performance teams and driving scientific excellence.

Required skills

• DMPK and drug metabolism expertise
• Bioanalytical development and assay validation
• Automation workflow implementation in regulated environments
• Cell‑based neutralization assays, ligand binding assays, PCR/RT‑PCR
• Financial tracking, budgeting and strategic outsourcing management