
Director, Clinical Pharmacology at Mirum Pharmaceuticals (Foster City, CA)
Mirum Pharmaceuticals· Foster City, CA·
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Job description
MISSION
Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Clinical Pharmacology will be responsible for all aspects of clinical pharmacology in the development and approval of Mirum rare disease assets. As a key member of the small Development Sciences group, the individual will represent these multiple functions on multidisciplinary drug development teams to define the strategy and oversee the execution of required studies/analyses through CROs to achieve team goals.
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as the clinical pharmacology lead on project and study teams, providing subject matter expertise on clinical development programs
- Leads the design and is responsible for the execution of the clinical pharmacology strategy (from study design, planning, and oversight to data analysis, interpretation, and reporting) in support of key decisions/milestones (e.g., dose selection)
- Manages collaborations with CROs and consultants, providing technical oversight as needed and ensuring timely and quality deliverables to fulfill project goals
- Leads the authoring of clinical pharmacology sections of regulatory documents (clinical study protocol, CSR, Investigator’s Brochure, IND, NDA, MAA, briefing materials, response to queries)
- Plays a key role in due diligence efforts for potential drug in-licensing or partner opportunities, including review of existing data and development of clinical pharmacology strategy
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience with assets in liver, neurology, or rare disease indications is a plus
- Experience with various therapeutic modalities (small molecule, antibody, ADC)
Education/Experience:
- BS in Biological Sciences with 12-15+ years or an advanced degree (PhD, PharmD) with 10+ years of experience in clinical pharmacology
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical pharmacology studies, including PK and PD assessments
- Thorough understanding of clinical pharmacology requirements, including regulatory guidance, to support drug development
- Proven track record of success as both an individual contributor and a collaborative team member
- Experience authoring and supporting regulatory filings (IND, NDA, MAA)
- Experience coordinating studies through CROs
- Solid knowledge of GCP compliance in supporting clinical studies
- Proficient in regulatory interactions both written and verbal
- Knowledge of PopPK, PBPK, exposure-response, or PK/PD modeling
- Solid project management skills: ability to create and manage project plans, budgets, and schedules
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate to people at all levels of the organization
- Recognized for being self-directed, well-organized, flexible, and detail-oriented; able to complete multiple activities while maintaining quality
The salary range for this position is $230,000 to $250,000USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to; skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.
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Mirum Pharmaceuticals provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.
Why work at Mirum Pharmaceuticals
- Mission-driven culture: Mirum’s core values — "Care, Be Real, Get It Done, and Have Fun, Seriously" — foster a collaborative, high-performance environment where employees are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Flexible work environment: The company supports flexible ways of working, with offices in Foster City (global HQ), Basel (Switzerland), and Zug (Switzerland), plus US Remote roles available for certain positions. Arrangements vary by role.
- Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee medical premium coverage (with 100% dependent medical contributions), 4% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, 15% Employee Stock Purchase Plan, four weeks of PTO starting day one, company holidays including a winter shutdown, paid parental leave, up to $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Collaborative community: Regular "Coffee and Chats" and bi-weekly "Lunch Connections" foster cross-functional dialogue. Office environments are designed for connection with stocked snacks, beverages, and (in some locations) catered lunches and on-site baristas.
- Growth opportunity: As a high-growth public company with approved products and an expanding pipeline, employees have significant opportunities to contribute to meaningful milestones and career development.