Principal Scientist Pharmacometrics

• Oversees the design conduct and reporting of modeling and simulation analyses conducted by external Contract Research Organizations (CROs) in support of regulatory submissions

• Independently conducts PK/PD analyses of data from Phase 1/2 studies and application of quantitative decisionmaking to assist in the characterization of population PK dose and exposureresponse relationships to optimize subsequent clinical development
• Communicate and interpret modeling results to project teams. Accountable for ensuring appropriate design and implementation of pharmacometrics plans
• Collaborate with other colleagues to review and validate M&S outputs such as datasets and modeling programs
• Prepare posters publications presentations for internal and external conferences
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• MS in Pharmacokinetics Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacology Chemistry Biochemistry or related field with a specific focus on PK and PK/PD modeling and simulation and 10 years of Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry experience in conduct and/or oversight of latestage Modeling and Simulation activities including conduct or oversight of small molecule population pharmacokinetic analyses. Experience in the preparation of components of the Clinical Pharmacology sections of Regulatory submissions for IND and NDAstage projects OR
• PharmD or PhD or equivalent preferred and 4 years of relevant experience; may include postdoc experience
• Demonstrated foundation of scientific knowledge (e.g. basic pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic PK/PD and pharmacology concepts) and technical pharmacometrics skills including but not limited to nonlinear mixed effect modeling mechanistic PK/PD physiologicallybased pharmacokinetic (PBPK) quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) modeling and clinical trial simulations
• Competent in using modeling tools for population PK PD analysis (e.g. NONMEM Monolix Simcyp R packages for nonlinear mixedeffects modeling)
• Proactive innovative with good problemsolving skills
• Able to take different pharmacometrics assignments and deliver the results promptly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly convey complex concepts and findings to crossfunctional audiences
• A critical thinker and quick learner with high engagement
• Demonstrated experience and track record in clinicalstage drug development is a plus
• Assimilates data and research findings outside of Company for application to new scientific projects
• Maintains broad knowledge of scientific principles and theories and possesses intellectual mastery of one or more scientific areas
• May develop an understanding of other areas and related dependencies
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated ability working with / recommending a variety of laboratory equipment/tools
• Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams
• Exhibits leadership skill and ability typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communications problemsolving analytical thinking skills
• Sees broader picture impact on multiple programs teams and/or departments
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work in a cross functional team and matrix environment