Director- Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Scientist, PK/PD & Pharmacometrics

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 168,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare leader in Indianapolis, where you will lead a team of quantitative systems pharmacology scientists. In this pivotal role, you will supervise and guide the development of innovative modeling strategies that enhance drug discovery and development. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate complex quantitative data, and contribute to groundbreaking research that improves patient outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have a strong background in pharmacology and modeling, this is the opportunity for you to thrive and impact lives positively.

Benefits

Company Bonus

401(k) Plan

Pension

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Vacation Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree with extensive experience in quantitative systems pharmacology.
• Strong skills in mathematical modeling and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise QSP scientists and manage performance and development.
• Provide scientific leadership and develop modeling strategies.

Skills

Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP)

Mathematical Modeling

Interpersonal Communication

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

PhD in Engineering, Biology, Computational Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics

Master’s Degree with 10+ years of industry experience

Tools

R

Matlab

Python

Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $168,000 - $294,800.

Eli Lilly and Company is committed to using its innovation-based strategy to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help improve the lives of people. In support of this goal, the PKPD & Pharmacometrics (PMx) organization provides leadership and technical expertise to support the discovery and development of new medicines from preclinical lead molecule identification to clinical post-drug approval, with the goal of identifying and developing the right drug with the right dose for the right patient using model-informed drug research and development (MIDD) approaches. To further advance the science in this subject area, we are seeking a scientific director who will lead a group of quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) computational scientists in supporting the portfolio.

We are passionate about making an impact in the lives of our patients, developing people to their full potential, and pushing the boundaries of science. Consider joining Team Lilly in Indianapolis to contribute to Lilly’s drug discovery and development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise a group of QSP scientists, with associated responsibilities including performance, resource allocation and staff development.
• Provide scientific leadership to project teams to support the selection of the right target, molecule, dose, patient population, and development strategies.
• Develop and implement modeling strategies, contribute to project team discussions, and guide decisions with quantitative approaches into drug discovery and/or development.
• Collaboratively develop platform models and modeling workflows that extend across multiple projects and phases of discovery & development.
• Communicate quantitative data, both internally and in the scientific community.

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD in Engineering, Biology, Computational Sciences, Mathematics, Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant work experience with quantitative systems pharmacology modeling (QSP) in industry or academia.
• Master’s degree with 10+ years of industry experience and demonstrated impact (e.g., publications).

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Knowledge and expertise advancing and implementing QSP model-informed approaches in drug discovery and development.
• Previous people management experience is preferred, though this may include management in a matrix environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
• Direct experience with mathematical modeling workflows using relevant software such as R, Matlab, Python, etc.
• Adept at working with cross-functional colleagues.
• Excellent self-management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity or experience in immunology, cardiometabolic health, neuroscience or other therapeutic areas.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (here) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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