Senior Associate Scientist, ADC In Vivo Pharmacology

Location: On premise in San Diego, California, United States. Must be authorized to work in the United States by any employer; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.

Annual base salary: $68,600–$114,300, plus eligibility for a 7.5% bonus target.

Company

hirify.global conducts pharmaceutical research and development, including oncology and antibody-drug conjugate programs.

What you will do

• Conduct routine in vivo oncology activities, including tumor measurements, body weight monitoring, clinical observations, dosing support, and sample collection.
• Assist with xenograft, syngeneic, and other oncology models under established protocols.
• Support studies evaluating ADC efficacy, tolerability, pharmacodynamic biomarkers, dosing schedules, and combination approaches.
• Prepare study materials, confirm dosing and sampling schedules, and follow approved protocols and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate study records and communicate observations, technical issues, animal welfare concerns, and timeline risks.
• Collaborate with vivarium operations, pathology, bioanalytical, pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, and project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, pharmacology, animal science, cancer biology, or a related discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling and in vivo procedures in a research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic, or contract research setting.
• Working proficiency in tumor measurement, animal monitoring, dosing support, sample collection, and study documentation.
• Ability to follow protocols, dosing schedules, sampling plans, and SOPs with precision.
• Basic understanding of oncology pharmacology, tumor growth, treatment response, tolerability monitoring, and pharmacodynamic endpoints.
• Strong organization, communication, accountability, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with ADC, targeted therapy, immuno-oncology, or oncology combination studies.
• Knowledge of ADC pharmacology, including target antigen expression, payload activity, linker stability, exposure-response relationships, and tolerability.
• Experience with necropsy, tissue or blood collection, biomarker sample processing, or ex vivo endpoints.
• Familiarity with Studylog or similar electronic in vivo study management systems.
• AALAS certification or equivalent animal care and use training.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-premise work supporting multidisciplinary oncology research.
• Willingness to work after hours when needed to maintain study integrity.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and eligibility.
• Benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid vacation and holidays, caregiver and medical leave, and medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Participation in hirify.global’s Global Performance Plan with a 7.5% bonus target.