ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Director Preclinical Development Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Mercor

ADC Expert - Preclinical R&D

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$60 - $100/hr

Preclinical R&D Expert - ADC & Bispecifics Type: Contract Compensation: $60-$100/hour Location ... Direct experience with ADCs and/or bispecific (or multispecific) antibodies . * Work in a core R&D ...

New

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsScience JobsResearch JobsDirector Preclinical Development Jobs

Director Preclinical Development information

See salary details

$40.5K

$92.4K

$155K

How much do director preclinical development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for director preclinical development in the United States is $92,386.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director preclinical development?

A Director of Preclinical Development oversees the early-stage research and testing of drug candidates before they enter clinical trials. They manage preclinical studies, ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and efficacy assessments. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies to advance promising compounds. Strong expertise in toxicology, pharmacology, and regulatory guidelines is essential. The director plays a key role in shaping the preclinical strategy to support successful drug development.

What are the typical responsibilities and team dynamics for a director preclinical development?

A Director of Preclinical Development is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of preclinical research programs, ensuring that studies meet scientific, regulatory, and project milestones. You will typically work with cross-functional teams including toxicologists, pharmacologists, regulatory affairs professionals, and external partners, fostering collaboration throughout the drug development process. The role often involves reviewing study designs and data, preparing regulatory submissions, and providing strategic direction to advance compounds toward clinical testing. Working closely with upper management, you'll play a key part in shaping research priorities and resource allocation. This position offers significant influence over drug development strategies and opportunities for advancement to higher executive or scientific leadership roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the director preclinical development position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Preclinical Development, you need deep expertise in pharmaceutical or biotechnology research, strong project management abilities, and an advanced degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent) in a life sciences field. Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (such as GLP), experience using data management and statistical analysis software, and prior leadership roles in preclinical studies are essential. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills set candidates apart in managing multidisciplinary teams and collaborative projects. These competencies are crucial for successfully guiding drug candidates through preclinical stages while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely project delivery.

More about Director Preclinical Development jobs

What cities are hiring for Director Preclinical Development jobs?

Cities with the most Director Preclinical Development job openings:

What are the most commonly searched types of Preclinical Development jobs?

The most popular types of Preclinical Development jobs are:

What states have the most Director Preclinical Development jobs?

States with the most job openings for Director Preclinical Development jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Director Preclinical Development jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Director Preclinical Development jobs are:

Director Preclinical Development jobs near you
Infographic showing various Director Preclinical Development job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,386 per year, or $44.4 per hour.

Associate Director Preclinical & Translational Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Tarrytown, NY • On-site

$176K - $287K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Regeneron rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Build Our Future Together
The Associate Director role involves supporting Pharmacokinetics (PK) and Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) requirements for early-stage drug discovery and IND projects. Responsibilities include providing input and oversight for preclinical in vivo studies, coordinating with and influencing scientific teams conducting these studies, managing nonclinical Pharmacokinetics studies, analyzing and presenting PK/PD data to project teams and senior management, and preparing summary reports for regulatory submissions
When & where:
  • Work Location: Tarrytown, NY
  • Work model/flexibility: 4 days per week onsite

Discover your role:
  • Serving as a subject matter expert on Preclinical PK/PD within Discovery-stage project teams and guiding the design of preclinical PK/pharmacology studies.
  • Collaborating with various internal groups such as Therapeutic Proteins, Therapeutic Function Areas, Assay Development, Precision Medicine, Preclinical Operations, and PPK/PD management to develop and execute PK strategies for projects.
  • Effectively communicating project team queries, expectations, and timelines to management.
  • Conducting and reporting PK/PD analyses based on data from preclinical studies.
  • Working closely with Toxicology, Pathology, Clinical Pharmacology, and Quantitative Pharmacology teams within the Drug Safety and Pharmacometrics department to deliver data and regulatory documents supporting project progression.
  • Maintaining current knowledge of scientific literature, regulatory guidance, and best practices related to PK/PD.

This role requires:
  • PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Biology/Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry with more than 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in biotech or pharma.
  • Deep theoretical and applied understanding of PK and PD to interpret the pharmacology and biology of therapeutic proteins. Experience with other modalities such as siRNA, CRISPR-based therapeutics, and cell therapies is highly beneficial.
  • Proven ability to plan, coordinate, lead PK and/or PK/PD studies, and analyze related data.
  • Familiarity with PK/PD (e.g., WinNonLin), data visualization and AI software and experience writing scientific reports and regulatory summaries.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.
Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on-site expectations for your role and location.
As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.
For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.
Salary Range (annually)
$176,100.00 - $287,300.00

What Regeneron employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply