Director, Clinical Pharmacology

IMMUNEERING CORPORATION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Immuneering Corporation is seeking a seasonedClinical Pharmacologist to lead CP strategy across early to pivotal development, integrating PK/PD, exposure–response, and biomarkers to inform dose selection and trial design.

This individual contributor role requires deep expertise in MIDD, regulatory submissions (IND/IMPD/NDA), and cross-functional collaboration with Biostatistics, Data Science, and Regulatory teams to drive decisive go/no-go decisions.

Qualifications

• PhD or PharmD (or MS with significant industry experience) in Clinical Pharmacology or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5+ years in biotech/pharma Clinical Pharmacology with end-to-end CP strategy ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead CP strategy across early and late-stage programs.
• Own MIDD plans (population PK, PBPK) to optimize trial designs.
• Author CP deliverables for protocols, CP plans, IBs, SAPs, and regulatory dossiers.
• Drive PK/PD analyses and exposure–response studies with CROs.
• Set bioanalytical strategy with QA of methods and data.
• Lead interactions with Health Authorities (FDA/EMA) and prepare briefing materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to inform go/no-go decisions.
• Manage CP CRO vendors; define scopes and ensure quality.
• Advance CDISC/ADaM standards and inspection readiness.
• Mentor staff and foster inclusive, high-performance culture.

Skills

CP strategy

MIDD planning

PK/PD modeling

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Clinical Pharmacology

PharmD

MS with industry experience

Tools

NONMEM

Monolix

PBPK (Simcyp)

GastroPlus

Exposure–response

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead Clinical Pharmacology strategy across early and late stage development, integrating PK, PD, exposure–response, and biomarker data to inform dose selection, regimen, and overall study design.
• Own model informed drug development (MIDD) plans (e.g., population PK, PBPK, and quantitative systems approaches) to optimize trial designs and decision points from first in human through pivotal phases.
• Author and review CP deliverables for protocols, clinical development plans, IBs, SAPs, and regulatory documents (IND/IMPD/NDA/BLA/MAA), ensuring clarity, traceability, and compliance.
• Drive analysis & reporting of PK/PD and exposure–response results (internal and CRO executed), ensuring scientific integrity, reproducibility, and timely insights for program teams and governance.
• Establish bioanalytical strategy and standards (method selection/validation, sample handling, and data QC) in partnership with Translational Medicine and external labs/CROs.
• Lead Health Authority interactions for CP topics; prepare briefing materials, address IRs, and represent the function in meetings with FDA, EMA, and other agencies.
• Provide cross functional leadership with Clinical, Biostatistics, Data Science, CMC, and Regulatory to integrate quantitative evidence into go/no go decisions and portfolio prioritization.
• Vendor selection and management for CP related CROs; define scopes, oversee execution, and ensure deliverables meet quality and timeline commitments.
• Advance standards & governance (CDISC/ADaM for PK datasets, data pipelines, analysis reproducibility), championing best practices and inspection readiness for a GxP environment.
• People collaborations (please note this is an individual contributor role): Must roll up sleeves and be a doer who wants to be into the details themselves. Mentor staff cross functionally and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture consistent with Immuneering values.

Qualifications

Education

• Education: PhD or PharmD (or MS with significant industry experience) in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related quantitative field required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in biotech/pharma Clinical Pharmacology required, more years of experience is a plus, including end-to-end ownership of CP strategy, MIDD, and regulatory submissions across Phase 1–3.

Technical depth:

• Population PK/PD modeling (NONMEM, Monolix), PBPK (Simcyp, GastroPlus), and exposure–response methods.
• Bioanalytical method development/validation oversight and data integrity in GxP contexts.
• Authoring high quality CP sections for protocols, IBs, and regulatory dossiers; direct participation in FDA/EMA meetings.

Technical / Soft Skills

Soft skills: Strong experience working as an individual contributor. This is a single employee function expected to collaborate with internal functions for success. Exceptional scientific communication, cross functional influence, vendor management, and decision making in fast paced settings. Must embody Immuneering’s core values of: Data Rules, Humble, All In, Care and Own It (accountability).

Physical Demands/ Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. No significant lifting is associated with the role.

While extensive travel is not anticipated with this role, it is possible to perhaps up to 15% at times. Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. No significant lifting is associated with the role.

Immuneering is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with fairness and respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions and employment practices are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission.