Associate Director, Immunology Modeling & Pharmacometrics

Scorpion Therapeutics; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director focused on mechanistic modeling and quantitative drug development within immunology to support translational research and clinical programs.

The role designs model analysis plans, integrates preclinical and clinical data via PK/PD, PBPK, QSP, and other models to optimize development, inform dose selection, trial design, and key decisions. Collaboration with teams and vendors is essential; emphasis on innovative modeling and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Ph.D./PharmD/MS with relevant experience in biopharmaceutics or pharmacometrics
• Proficiency in pharmacometric software (Phoenix, R, NONMEM, etc.)
• Strong mathematical, experimental design, and data analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Design and execute model analysis plans.
• Integrate preclinical and clinical data using PK/PD, PBPK, QSP and other models to optimize drug development.
• Inform dose selection, trial design, and decision-making with modeling outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop innovative modeling strategies and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Biopharmaceutics

Pharmacometric research

Mathematical modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in biopharmaceutics/pharmacometrics

PharmD

MS in quantitative sciences

Tools

Phoenix

R

NONMEM

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director focused on mechanistic modeling and quantitative drug development within immunology to support translational research and clinical programs.

The role designs model analysis plans, integrates preclinical and clinical data via PK/PD, PBPK, QSP, and other models to optimize development, inform dose selection, trial design, and key decisions. Collaboration with teams and vendors is essential; emphasis on innovative modeling and clear communication.