Research Associate - IV
Groton, CT
Experience: 0
Category: Scientific & Clinical
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Job ID: 381451
Date Posted: 10/02/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/1DbbSD
Job Title: Research Associate - IV
Location: Groton, CT
Type: Contract
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0
Overview
Global pharma company is seeking an experienced scientist to support external sourcing workflows for in vivo pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), and PK/PD activities across their drug discovery portfolio. Will serve as a coordinator between project teams, subject matter experts, and external contract research organizations (CROs).
Responsibilities
- Coordinate external in vivo PK, PD, and PK/PD studies at CROs. Ensure compliance with external PK workflow and study requirements as outlined in SOPs.
- Understand and work with internal stakeholders and external CRO to participate in devising study approach, dose selection, sampling strategy, endpoints, bioanalytical requirements, and data interpretation.
- Facilitate externally conducted studies by aligning internal teams and CRO partners on objectives, deliverables, timelines, and scientific expectations.
- Review proposals, protocols, data packages, reports, and execute studies in a timely manner.
- Identify risks and knowledge gaps, resolve barriers, and recommend practical paths forward.
- Support multiple programs while maintaining scientific rigor, responsiveness, accountability, and clear communication.
- Track requests, manage workflow, operations and logistics including tracking of KPIs to ensure timely completion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 10+ years of industry experience, Master’s degree with 5+ or PhD with 1-3+ years of industry experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in vivo PK, PD, PK/PD, and preclinical drug discovery.
- Small molecule, peptide, and/or large molecule PK experience is preferred.
- Experience with reagent provision and/or in vitro biology workflows is highly beneficial.
- Experience working with CROs/Academia-industry partnerships and cross-functional scientific teams.
- Ability to influence without direct authority and operate independently with limited day-to-day direction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex data into practical recommendations.
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity, changing priorities, and multiple assignments in a highly matrixed environment.
- Highly engaged to ensure timely support and able to work with minimum supervision in a short period of time.
- Take ownership of assigned activities, maintain clear documentation, and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines.
- Ability to work with cross-matrix teams and receive feedback.
- Escalate scientific, quality, or timeline risks promptly and constructively.
- Build effective working relationships quickly and operate as a responsive, solution-oriented service partner.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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