Associate Director, QSP Modeling & Strategy

Sanofi; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking an experienced Associate Director of QSP Quantitative Systems Pharmacology in Morristown, NJ, to lead mechanistic, multiscale modeling efforts that guide drug discovery and development decisions. You will integrate diverse data, mentor others, and communicate predictions to cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and at least 6 years of QSP experience in pharma/biotech, with a track record of independent leadership and publications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Applied mathematics, Systems Biology/Pharmacology or related fields.
• ≥6 years of hands-on QSP modeling experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with demonstrated impact on R&D programs.
• Track record of productivity, with evidence of independence in leading scientific projects.
• Hands-on experience creating and using QSP models to directly influence go/no-go decisions.
• Deep understanding of disease biology within at least one therapeutic area and experience applying QSP across multiple programs or drug modalities.
• Experience working with heterogeneous datasets, including preclinical, and clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Lead QSP modeling efforts and develop mechanistic, multiscale models to inform decisions across the R&D pipeline.
• Interface with project teams to align M&S needs and develop QSP strategy.
• Communicate modeling predictions to stakeholders to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Identify and interpret critical preclinical and clinical data for model development.
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to abstracts or manuscripts.
• Stay current with advances in systems pharmacology, disease modeling, and regulatory expectations for model-informed drug development.

Skills

QSP modeling

Leadership

Scientific publishing

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics

Ph.D. in Systems Biology/Pharmacology

Tools

MATLAB

R

Julia

Job description

Sanofi is seeking an experienced Associate Director of QSP Quantitative Systems Pharmacology in Morristown, NJ, to lead mechanistic, multiscale modeling efforts that guide drug discovery and development decisions. You will integrate diverse data, mentor others, and communicate predictions to cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and at least 6 years of QSP experience in pharma/biotech, with a track record of independent leadership and publications.