Associate Director, Pharmacology

Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary package

Group pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Ongoing career development opportunities

Dedication to professional development allowance

Wellness and social initiatives

Mostly remote working model

Job summary

Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc is seeking an Associate Director of Pharmacology to lead non-clinical and clinical pharmacology strategies across drug development programs. The role involves mentoring junior scientists, applying quantitative methods for drug development, and preparing regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate holds a PhD or equivalent in pharmacology and has a minimum of 3 years in industry or academia. Benefits include competitive salary, pension scheme, and a mostly remote working model.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant industry or academic experience.
• Experience in pharmacology strategy within pharmaceutical or biotech settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead non-clinical and early clinical pharmacology strategy.
• Provide pharmacology expertise for study design and regulatory submissions.
• Mentor and coach junior scientists.

Skills

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacodynamics

Model-Informed Drug Development

Data Analysis

Statistical Methods

Education

PhD or PharmD

Tools

Phoenix WinNonlin

NONMEM

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

At Grifols, we believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director, Pharmacology will responsible for leading non‑clinical and early clinical pharmacology strategy across drug development programs. Provides expertise in PK/PD, modeling & simulation, and Model‑Informed Drug Development (MIDD) to support dose selection, study design, and regulatory submissions. Partners cross‑functionally with clinicians and statisticians, represents Pharmacology on global teams, and mentors junior scientists while ensuring scientific excellence and regulatory compliance.

What You Will Do

• Lead PK/PD data analysis and modeling activities, applying mechanistic and population modeling approaches using tools such as Phoenix WinNonlin, NONMEM, and related platforms.
• Apply quantitative and statistical methods to support non‑clinical and early‑phase clinical pharmacology programs.
• Contribute to regulatory interactions and submissions, including INDs, BLAs, MAAs, Investigator’s Brochures, briefing packages, and responses to agency queries.
• Communicate complex clinical pharmacology concepts clearly and effectively to cross‑functional and external stakeholders.
• Provide scientific leadership in matrixed teams, driving pharmacology strategy, problem‑solving, and decision‑making across programs.
• Lead the analysis, integration, and reporting of clinical pharmacology data to inform dose selection and study design.
• Design and implement pharmacology plans and ensure best practices across project teams.
• Partner with clinicians and statisticians to optimise dosing strategies and clinical study designs.
• Oversee study‑level pharmacology activities, including protocol and SAP development, execution, and reporting.
• Drive the design and execution of Model‑Informed Drug Development (MIDD) strategies.
• Represent Pharmacology on global program teams, clinical sub teams, and other multifunctional groups.
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues and team members.
• Stay current with scientific literature, regulatory guidelines, and internal SOPs.

What You’ll Bring

• A doctoral degree (PhD) or equivalent professional training (PharmD), or post‑doctoral experience in clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmaceutics, or a related scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry or academic experience supporting pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and broader pharmacology activities across non‑clinical and early clinical drug development programs.
• Hands‑on experience contributing to pharmacology strategy and execution within pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments, with the ability to apply scientific rigor in a fast‑paced, collaborative setting.

Our Benefits Include

• A highly competitive salary package
• Group pension scheme - Contribution rates are (3%/ 5%/ 7%) and company will match
• Private medical insurance for the employee
• Ongoing career development opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation
• Strong focus on succession planning and internal promotion
• Dedicated education and professional development allowance
• Wellness and social initiatives, including activities such as padel and summer events
• Mostly remote working model, supporting work‑life balance

We understand that self-doubt can hold talented individuals back from applying for opportunities. We encourage everyone who meets the qualifications to apply – we're excited to hear from you.

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Location

Grange Castle International Business Park, Grange, Co. Dublin, D22 K2R3 (https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x486773bd46855f9f:0xbe0e9ad7159de122?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111)

Learn more about Grifols

Req ID: 540779

Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Category: Clinical Trials