At Nuvisan, we are more than just a service provider—we are a Partner in Science, Not Just a Vendor. We don’t just run assays; we solve problems. Our experts work as an extension of our clients’ teams, providing strategic guidance and high-quality data that de-risks programs and accelerates success. If you are passionate about DMPK and eager to work with a driven and ambitious team, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Lab Head (m/f/d) in vivo DMPK
Your Role
As a Lab Head – In Vivo DMPK, you will lead and inspire a dynamic team, ensuring operational excellence while fostering both professional and personal growth. Because at Nuvisan, we believe in going Beyond Data – We Deliver Insights.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop an in vivo lab technician team, ensuring high scientific standards, continuous learning, and compliance with operational, legal, and ethical guidelines, including the 3R principle and AAALAC standards.
Design, execute, and evaluate in vivo pharmacokinetic studies in rodents, profiling of small molecules and peptides and integrating data from enzyme and transporter assays to provide meaningful insights that support drug discovery and development.
Work cross-functionally with the bioanalytical team to obtain plasma concentration data and collaborate with the in vitro DMPK team, expanding your expertise beyond in vivo DMPK for a holistic DMPK approach.
Act as a DMPK expert, offering scientific leadership and strategic guidance to internal teams and external clients, ensuring data-driven decision-making throughout the drug development process.
Maintain operational excellence, overseeing SOPs, regulatory compliance, quality control, method validation, and resource allocation while supporting audits, inspections, and client interactions.
Communicate effectively, presenting findings in cross-functional teams and acting as the primary contact for clients and partners on study planning, execution, and evaluation.
Your Profile
Ph.D. or equivalent experience in pharmacokinetics, DMPK, chemistry, or a related field.
5 years of expertise in in vivo DMPK studies, including hands-on experience with rodent models (preferably FELASA C level).
Strong understanding of enzyme and transporter-based in vitro assays and their integration into DMPK workflows.
Proven ability to lead teams and drive scientific excellence.
Experience in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and study design.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights for internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent communication in English (written and spoken), advanced knowledge in German
We Offer
Unlimited contract, 30 days holiday per year, flexible working hours, including a modern workplace
Company pension scheme and health prevention offers
Comprehensive introduction and individual training and development
BVG job ticket and free parking spaces directly on-site
A dynamic, future-oriented and employee-oriented company, with room for growth and your own ideas
Interdisciplinary, agile teams with flat hierarchies
Contact person
Christina Kling HR Business Partner
