Scientist, Pharmacology

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals•Irvine, CA

4d•$97,500 - $136,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Scientist, Pharmacology will be a scientific and strategic thought partner responsible for executing nonclinical program activities that support the development of differentiated products at Tarsus. This role sits at the interface of discovery and early clinical development and will contribute to the planning, execution, oversight, analysis, and reporting of nonclinical studies across the portfolio. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day outsourced study execution, coordinate cross-functional activities, interpret and communicate study results, and contribute to regulatory documentation. The role will initially provide substantial support to late stage programs and across portfolio as priorities and programs evolve.

Requirements

Advanced degree in pharmacology, biology, toxicology, biomedical sciences, or a related life-sciences field with 3+ years experience; candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree and 5+ years experience will also be considered.
Relevant pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, or contract-research experience supporting in vitro and in vivo research using molecular, cellular or biochemical approached to elucidate MOA, target identification or compound screening.
Ability to review scientific literature, protocols, data, reports, and technical documentation, translating learning/findings into clear, actionable conclusions.
Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple studies, vendors, deliverables, and priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare scientific reports, presentations, and regulatory-supporting documentation.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and influencing skills within multidisciplinary, matrixed teams.
Proactive, scientifically curious, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while recognizing when to seek input or escalate issues.
Enterprise and entrepreneurial mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning, executing, overseeing, or interpreting nonclinical studies, including work performed through external CROs or laboratory partners.
Knowledge of mechanism-of-action studies, disease models, pharmacodynamic endpoints, or translational biomarker approaches.
Experience in ophthalmology, dermatology or related therapeutic areas.
Experience supporting programs from discovery through early development.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute nonclinical in vitro and in vivo studies supporting efficacy, MOA, and proof of concept that support program and therapeutic objectives.
Serve as a key knowledge holder for assigned programs, contributing scientific expertise in mechanism of action, study design, data interpretation, and risk assessment.
Serve as the day-to-day scientific and operational lead for outsourced studies, including development and management of CRO contracts, work orders, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and study timelines.
Coordinate test-article and API supply, sample shipment and tracking, in-life study monitoring, in coordination with CROs and internal partners.
Review study protocols, amendments, data packages, and final reports to ensure scientific quality, appropriate interpretation, and alignment with program needs.
Analyze, summarize, and communicate study findings through written reports, graphical summaries, presentations, and cross-functional team discussions.
Author, review, and quality-control nonclinical study reports and source content for regulatory documents and agency-interaction materials, including pre-IND, IND, NDA, and Type B meeting briefing materials.
Support both non-GLP and GLP pivotal studies, working with internal teams and external partners to ensure studies are completed in accordance with applicable requirements and program timelines.
Partner closely with Translational Science, Toxicology, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, and Program Management to support integrated development plans and key decision points.
Maintain high standards of scientific rigor, data integrity, documentation, and study reproducibility.