Pharmacokinetics; PK) Scientist

Position: Pharmacokinetics (PK) Scientist
** Research Scientist, Pharmacokinetics*
* ** Kelly® Science & Clinical
** is seeking a  
** Research Scientist, Pharmacokinetics
** for a temporary/contract opportunity supporting an ocular product portfolio within Pharma and Consumer Eye Care.

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* Employment Type:

** Full-time, temporary/contract

** Duration:
** Approximately 6 months, with potential for extension

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* Location:

** Remote

** Position Overview*
* The Research Scientist, Pharmacokinetics will provide hands-on pharmacokinetic (PK) support to project representatives across an ocular product portfolio. This role will execute the day-to-day analytical, study-monitoring, literature research, and scientific documentation activities necessary to keep preclinical and clinical PK programs moving forward.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in pharmacokinetic principles, hands-on experience with  
** noncompartmental analysis (NCA)** , excellent scientific writing skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Perform  
** noncompartmental pharmacokinetic (PK) and/or toxicokinetic (TK) analyses
** on preclinical and clinical datasets, including ocular and systemic tissue data.

+ Generate PK parameter tables, concentration-time profiles, summary statistics, and other analytical outputs.

+ Interpret and summarize PK/TK findings for review by project representatives.

+ Assemble, reconcile, and perform quality control of PK datasets prior to analysis.

+ Verify sample accountability, below-limit-of-quantification (BLQ) handling conventions, units, and other critical data elements.

+ Monitor ongoing studies conducted at  
** Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
** and internal laboratories, identifying and escalating study deviations, data anomalies, and other issues to the responsible project representative.

+ Conduct scientific literature searches related to  
** ocular pharmacokinetics, ADME, and competitor products** .

+ Synthesize published literature into concise, decision-ready summaries and data packages.

+ Draft, format, and revise PK study reports, report sections, and PK-related protocol language.

+ Route scientific documentation for peer, data-integrity, and managerial review and incorporate reviewer comments.

+ Provide additional scientific and operational support as project needs and priorities evolve.

** Scope of the Position*
* This is an  
** individual-contributor role
** supporting multiple project representatives and concurrent programs. The Research Scientist will work under the direction of a senior PK scientist, using established methods with guidance provided for scientific interpretation.

The position will also interact with external contract laboratories and CRO partners under appropriate supervision.

** Direct Reports:
** None

** Key Relationships*
* ** Internal Partners:
** PK project representatives, Bioanalytical, Pharmaceutical Development, and other cross-functional scientific partners.

** External Partners:
** Bioanalytical and PK CROs, study directors, and contract laboratories.

** Qualifications*
* ** Education & Experience*
* +  
** BS/BA
** in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with a  
** minimum of 3 years of relevant experience** , OR

+  
** MS
* * in a related scientific discipline with a  
** minimum of 2 years of relevant experience** .

+ PhD candidates are welcome to apply; a PhD is  
** not required
** for this position.

+ Prior ophthalmic or topical-route experience is a plus but is not required.

** Technical Skills*
* + Working knowledge of  
** pharmacokinetic principles and noncompartmental analysis (NCA)** .

+ Hands-on experience with  
** Phoenix Win Nonlin or comparable pharmacokinetic analysis software
** strongly preferred.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and scientific data handling.

+ Ability to assemble, reconcile, review, and quality-check scientific datasets.

+ Demonstrated scientific and technical writing ability, including preparation of study reports or comparable formal scientific documentation.

+ Experience conducting scientific literature searches using  
** Pub Med, Google Scholar, or similar databases** .

+ Experience working with preclinical and/or clinical PK datasets preferred.

+ Experience interacting with CROs or contract laboratories is beneficial.

** Key Competencies*
* + Ability to effectively multitask across multiple programs and shifting priorities.

+ Proactive, can-do approach and willingness to step in…