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Drug Discovery Specialist, Pharmacology & ADME/Tox

Help train AI models for drug discovery. You design hard, non-searchable tasks in mechanism of action, cellular pharmacology, ADME/Tox and PK/PD, interpret assay readouts, identify compound liabilities, evaluate model reasoning, and write grading rubrics and quality checks. Part-time, 20+ hours a week, remote for candidates in the UK or US. The engagement is arranged through a staffing partner acting as employer of record, while the posting also describes independent contractor status, so check the current terms on the application page.

Who it suits

  • PhD in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, toxicology, DMPK, biochemistry or a close field, or equivalent research experience
  • 3+ years in early-to-mid stage drug discovery, pharmacology, DMPK or toxicology
  • Experience analysing in vitro ADME and safety assays, PK/PD studies, CRO readouts or LC-MS bioanalysis
  • At least 20 hours a week

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Pharmacology ADME and toxicology PK/PD DMPK Assay design Grading rubrics

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