Senior Scientist, Non-Clinical PK/PD Strategy

UCB; Slough, Windlesham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCB S.A. is seeking a Principal Scientist, Non-Clinical PKPD to lead the development of quantitative PKPD strategies and modelling to support drug discovery and development.

The role is based at the R&D site in Slough, UK, with hybrid work and collaboration across Discovery Sciences and Translational Medicine. You will build and apply PKPD models of increasing complexity, translate in vitro and in vivo data to clinical predictions, and drive cross-functional collaborations.

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmacology or related field.
• Strong PKPD knowledge and drug discovery experience.
• Experience with modelling and simulation in a regulatory context.

Responsibilities

• Develop nonclinical PKPD strategy across projects.
• Build and apply complex PKPD models to test hypotheses and inform decisions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance drug candidates.

Skills

PKPD modelling

Quantitative pharmacology

Leadership in matrix environment

Education

PhD in pharmacology/pharmaceutical sciences or related field

Tools

Systems modelling software

Job description

UCB S.A. is seeking a Principal Scientist, Non-Clinical PKPD to lead the development of quantitative PKPD strategies and modelling to support drug discovery and development.

The role is based at the R&D site in Slough, UK, with hybrid work and collaboration across Discovery Sciences and Translational Medicine. You will build and apply PKPD models of increasing complexity, translate in vitro and in vivo data to clinical predictions, and drive cross-functional collaborations.