Associate Director, Pharmacometrics (Hybrid or Remote)

MSD; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Pharmacometrician in San Francisco to enhance their innovative drug discovery efforts. This role requires a Ph.D. or equivalent in pharmacometrics with extensive experience in quantitative drug development. Candidates will drive critical modeling projects, collaborate across scientific teams, and represent the organization in regulatory affairs, ensuring data-driven decision-making in therapy area strategies. The position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for growth in a flexible work environment with remote options.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonuses and long-term incentives

Flexible work options

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Educational background in pharmacometrics, biopharmaceutics, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3-7 years of experience depending on the degree held.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive pipeline impact across therapy areas using quantitative approaches in drug development.
• Develop and execute population pharmacokinetic models and other pharmacometric analyses.
• Author strategic documents and represent the team at regulatory meetings.
• Collaborate with scientists to enhance pharmacometrics capabilities.

Skills

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacodynamics

Data Analysis

Mathematical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmacometrics or related field

PharmD

MS in relevant discipline

Tools

R

NONMEM

Monolix

Matlab

Job description

Employer Industry: Pharmaceutical Development

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary range up to $242,200
- Eligible for annual bonuses and long-term incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Engage in innovative drug discovery and development processes
- Flexible work model, with remote work options for eligible candidates

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Drive pipeline impact across therapy areas using quantitative approaches in drug development
- Develop and execute population pharmacokinetic models, PK/PD models, and other pharmacometric analyses
- Author strategic documents and represent the team at regulatory meetings
- Frame critical drug development questions to optimize model-informed development
- Collaborate with scientists to enhance pharmacometrics capabilities in decision-making

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of experience, or PharmD with at least 5 years, or MS with at least 7 years of relevant experience
- Educational background in pharmacometrics, biopharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, mathematics, statistics, or related fields
- Proficiency in performing pharmacometrics analyses such as population PK, PKPD, and ER models
- Knowledge of drug development, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacology principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Proficiency in standard pharmacometric software (e.g., R, NONMEM, Monolix, Matlab)
- Strong skills in experimental design, mathematical problem solving, and critical data analysis
- Good interpersonal skills for effective teamwork and collaboration
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and problem planning

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