Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Director, Clinical Pharmacology & DMPK

Braveheartbio · San Francisco, CA or Remote or Hybrid

About us:

Braveheart Bio is a Bay Area–based biopharmaceutical company pioneering best-in-class therapies for cardiovascular disease. Our lead program is a next-generation myosin inhibitor, licensed from Hengrui Pharma, being developed to transform the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)—the most common inherited cardiac disease.

Currently in Phase 3 clinical development in China for the more common obstructive form of HCM, our candidate has demonstrated a compelling clinical profile that may position it as a best-in-class therapy with meaningful differentiation.

With a proven leadership team, a strong financial foundation, and a high-value late-stage asset, Braveheart Bio represents an outstanding opportunity for ambitious, mission-driven professionals to make a tangible impact in a high-profile and rapidly evolving therapeutic area.

 

The role:

The Director of Clinical Pharmacology and DMPK will lead all aspects of execution and oversight across nonclinical and clinical programs.  This individual will serve as the primary liaison to external CROs, ensuring scientific quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of data. This role will also partner cross functionally with CMC, Clinical Operations, and Regulatory to support advancement of our phase 3-ready asset. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative position that requires both technical depth and operational agility suited to a startup advancing toward pivotal studies. 

 

Key responsibilities:

Scientific & Clinical Expertise 

  • Understanding of human PK/PD, exposure-response modeling, and dose-optimization strategies for Phase II/III and registration. 
  • Expertise in ADME and translational modeling strategies relevant to late-stage clinical development. 
  • Experience in designing and interpreting clinical pharmacology studies (DDI, QTc, food effects, hepatic/renal impairment). 
  • Manage all CRO relationships related to bioanalysis, including selection, contracting, technical oversight, and performance tracking. 
  • Ensure timely and compliant sample collection, shipping, and analysis in alignment with GxP requirements. 
  • Experience developing population PK models and integrating them into pivotal program planning. 
  • Familiarity with regulatory expectations for Clinical Pharmacology in NDA/MAA filings, including labeling language. 

Strategic Program Leadership 

  • Strong partnership with clinical development, ensuring study protocols incorporate appropriate PK sampling and CDISC-aligned data plans. 
  • Leadership of the Clinical Pharmacology components of global regulatory interactions (FDA, EMA). 
  • Alignment of Clinical Pharmacology strategy with cross-functional program priorities and commercial considerations. 

Cross-Functional Impact 

  • Effective communication to simplify complex  concepts for clinical investigators, executives, and external partners. 
  • Collaboration with Clinical Operations, Safety, Biometrics, and Regulatory. 
  • Guiding the company through decision-making (interim analyses, dose adjustments, safety reviews). 

Operational Strength 

  • Management of modeling and simulation vendors/CROs. 
  • Oversight of high-quality PK sample handling, assay readiness, and data processing workflows. 
  • Building fit-for-purpose processes that scale as the company moves from Phase III to registration. 

Leadership & Startup Fit 

  • Operate independently as the sole internal Clinical Pharmacology expert. 
  • Be proactive and resourceful, with the ability to step beyond a narrow functional box when needed. 
  • Influence without direct authority— shape strategy through clarity, data, and presence rather than team size. 
  • Thrive in a fast-moving environment and adjust strategy rapidly as clinical data emerge. 

 

Required experience & skills:

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MS with extensive industry experience) in a relevant field such as Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioanalysis, or Pharmacokinetics 
  • At least 8 years of industry experience in bioanalysis, DMPK, or clinical pharmacology within biotechnology or pharmaceutical R&D 
  • Proven experience managing bioanalytical CROs and overseeing assay validation, sample analysis, and data delivery for clinical-stage programs 
  • Strong understanding of PK principles, LC-MS/MS assay validation, and regulatory guidance (FDA, EMA, ICH) 
  • Demonstrated ab
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