Job Description

• Design, execute, and interpret preclinical efficacy, PK/PD, and ex vivo studies to support discovery, lead optimization, and translational research programs.
• Serve as the in vivo pharmacology subject matter expert on cross-functional project teams and contribute to program strategy and decision-making.
• Develop and optimize relevant animal models and pharmacology assays to support mechanism-of-action studies and candidate evaluation.
• Draft, manage, and maintain IACUC protocols in compliance with institutional and regulatory animal welfare requirements.
• Partner closely with the IACUC committee and support vivarium and laboratory operations to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Provide scientific mentorship, technical guidance, and training to junior scientists and research associates.
• Manage relationships with CROs and external collaborators to ensure high-quality study execution, timelines, and deliverables.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets and communicate effectively through presentations, technical reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and implement innovative approaches to accelerate program timelines and deepen mechanistic understanding.

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Ophthalmology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience designing, conducting, and interpreting in vivo pharmacology studies, including preparation and management of IACUC protocols.
• Strong understanding of ophthalmic disease biology, translational pharmacology, animal model development, and standard preclinical pharmacology study designs.
• Proficiency in animal handling, dosing, blood/tissue collection, and ocular procedures; experience with intravitreal injection is preferred.
• Experience conducting rabbit studies is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead studies and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex scientific concepts and data to multidisciplinary audiences.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to scientific rigor and data quality.