Recursion Pharmaceuticals

Recursion Pharmaceuticals

Head of DMPK

New York, New York; Salt Lake City, Utah

Sponsorship not specified$354k-$443kDetected 13 days ago
Machine LearningData ScienceRecruitingPharmacologyAnimal StudiesLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

  • 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.
  • But this is not a traditional DMPK role.

Responsibilities

  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • We take ownership and accountability. Through ownership and accountability, we enable trust and autonomy-leaders take accountability for decisive action, and teams own outcomes together.
  • They are the character and personality of the company demonstrated through how we communicate, support one another, spend our time, make decisions, and celebrate collectively.
  • Powered by proprietary multimodal data, purpose-built AI models, and bilingual teams fluent in both science and AI, the Recursion OS is designed to translate complex science into medicines that matter - faster, better, and at scale - for patients who are waiting.
  • Recursion also maintains offices in New York, Montréal, and London, three global hubs for talent and leadership at the intersection of AI and scientific innovation.
  • Develop and lead a high-performing team.

Requirements

  • 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 data-driven, computational approaches are the future of drug discovery.
  • The Modality Expert: Deep expertise in small molecule DMPK is essential.
  • Experience with related modalities (ADCs, proximity-inducing or peptides) is a distinct advantage.
  • The Regulatory Navigator: You are intimately familiar with IND submission requirements and have a history of successfully navigating regulatory interactions.
  • You are known for strong, transparent working relationships and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Technical Skills & Expertise
  • Expertise in in vitro & in vivo ADME as well as contemporary PK/PD modeling.
  • Experience with human PK and efficacious dose prediction.

Compensation

  • Based on the skills, experience, and qualifications needed for this role, the estimated annual base salary range is:
  • New York City, Boston, & San Francisco Bay Area(s): $353,980-$443,080
  • Salt Lake City & all other U.S. locations: $321,800-$402,800
  • In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

  • You won't just manage - you will amplify the talents of your team, fostering an environment of active learning and rapid adaptation.

Company info

  • RXRX) is a clinical-stage TechBio company decoding biology to radically improve lives.
  • Recursion is advancing a portfolio of differentiated investigational medicines across its wholly owned and partnered pipeline in oncology, rare disease, neuroscience, immunology, and other therapeutic areas with significant unmet need.
  • Enabling its mission is the Recursion OS, an AI-native, end-to-end drug discovery and development platform integrating biology, chemistry, and clinical development into a unified intelligence system.
  • Recursion's platform infrastructure is anchored in Salt Lake City, Utah and Milton Park, Oxfordshire, where its automated biology and chemistry laboratories generate proprietary data at industrial scale.
  • Learn more at 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.
  • We act boldly with integrity. We are unconstrained in our thinking, take calculated risks, and push boundaries, but never at the expense of ethics, science, or trust.
  • We are One Recursion. True cross-functional collaboration is about trust, clarity, humility, and impact. Through sharing, we can be greater than the sum of our individual capabilities.
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