PK/PD Data Scientist

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pharmaceuticals is seeking a data insights expert to join their innovative team. This role is pivotal in generating deep insights from data to enhance drug development processes. You will lead the creation of pharmacokinetic datasets and conduct advanced analyses to support clinical trials. The company values curiosity, responsibility, and humility, fostering a culture of personal growth and collaboration. If you are passionate about data and its impact on patient outcomes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Statistics.
• Proficient in SAS and R for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of pharmacokinetic modeling datasets.
• Conduct exploratory graphical analyses using PK/PD models.
• Drive data automation and decision-making improvements.

Skills

SAS

R

Mathematics

Statistics

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Master of Science

Bachelor of Science

Job description

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In Roche’s Pharmaceutical Research and Early Development organization (pRED), we make transformative medicines for patients to tackle some of the world’s toughest unmet healthcare needs. At pRED, we are united by our mission to transform science into medicines. Together, we create a culture defined by curiosity, responsibility, and humility, where our talented people are empowered and inspired to bring forward extraordinary life-changing innovations at speed.

This position is located in the Predictive Modeling and Data Analytics chapter within the Pharmaceutical Sciences function, focusing on generating insights from data. We collaborate closely with therapeutic areas and functions to convert hypotheses into innovative therapeutics.

Nature of the contract

Permanent or temporary (2 years) contract - to be discussed

Job mission

As part of our team of data insights experts, you will support the organization in generating deep insights from data, driving our journey to become a data-savvy, efficient, and data-driven organization. You will contribute to our primary goal of developing safe and efficacious drugs, creating exceptional value for our portfolio and patients.

Your impact

• Lead the creation of pooled and ready-to-use pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling datasets (NONMEM datasets) and descriptive datasets in compliance with Roche internal guidelines, SOPs, and Health Authority guidelines through high-quality programs.
• Lead the creation of PK non-compartmental analysis (NCA) datasets in compliance with Roche internal guidelines, SOPs, and Health Authority guidelines through high-quality programs.
• Conduct exploratory graphical analyses and model-based graphical analyses using existing PK/PD models and Bayesian feedback analysis in consultation with clinical pharmacometricians.
• Contribute to process-improvement initiatives.
• Seek improvements in data automation, processing, management, and decision-making processes such as data visualization and interpretation.

Your profile

• Master of Science or Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent experience in Mathematics and Statistics.
• Proficient in SAS and/or R.
• Ability to process information, analyze data, and reach conclusions based on sound reasoning.
• Good understanding of the drug development process, including global clinical trial practices, procedures, and methodologies.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• You are customer-obsessed, putting yourself in your customers' shoes and acting boldly to bring better results to patients.
• You exhibit a growth mindset, seeking feedback, embracing new skills, and providing honest feedback to others.

This position is located in Basel or Welwyn.

Our commitment

Roche is committed to recognizing talent and aptitude. We prioritize supporting our employees' personal growth by providing a safe, creative space for reflection, decision-making, and career development.

We believe that diverse perspectives foster innovation. Roche embraces diversity and equal opportunity, aiming to build a team that reflects various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.