PhD Clinical Specialist in Translational Biology

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About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: PhD-level Consultant Type: Contract Compensation: $110–$135/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Design and execute in vivo studies linking molecular mechanisms to disease-relevant phenotypes. Develop biomarker strategies from target engagement to clinical response, considering sample collection and assay performance. Evaluate formulation and delivery approaches for tissue access across modalities. Build exposure-activity relationships from in vivo datasets to inform clinical predictions. Determine safe starting doses for human studies, including cross-species scaling. Conduct exposure-response analysis and model-informed dose optimization. Qualifications Must-Have PhD , MD , and/or PharmD in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, biostatistics, quantitative biology, or a related field. 5+ years of industry experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO environments. Based in the United States or United Kingdom . Experience supporting at least one program from late preclinical stages through IND or into early clinical development. Ability to independently evaluate complex data packages and deliver clear, actionable recommendations. Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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