Modeling & Simulations Associate Director

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director of Modeling & Simulations to develop and execute M&S strategies within cross‑functional drug development teams. The role focuses on PK/PD modeling, clinical trial simulations, and contributing to study design and dose selection.

The candidate will independently perform PK/PD modeling, lead modeling efforts in cross‑functional teams, and drive process improvements in M&S capabilities to support decision making in development programs.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacometrics, or quantitative disciplines.
• 6+ years (PhD) or 10+ years (Master’s) experience in pharmacometric modeling within industry, academia, or regulatory settings.
• Advanced proficiency in population PK/PD modeling, mechanistic modeling, and tools like NonMem, PsN, R, Phoenix.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform PK/PD modeling and clinical trial simulations.
• Develop and execute M&S strategies to influence study design and dose selection.
• Lead process improvements in modeling & simulations capabilities and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Population PK/PD modeling

Mechanistic modeling

Leadership & collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD or Master's in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacometrics, or quantitative disciplines

Tools

NonMem

PsN

R

Phoenix

Job description

Role: Associate Director of Modeling & Simulations responsible for developing and executing M&S strategies within cross-functional drug development teams, primarily contributing to decision-making processes such as study design and dose selection.

Responsibilities include independently performing PK/PD modeling, clinical trial simulations, and process improvements in M&S capabilities.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacometrics, or quantitative disciplines
• 6+ years (PhD) or 10+ years (Master's) experience in pharmacometric modeling within industry, academia, or regulatory settings.

Skills

• advanced proficiency in population PK/PD modeling, mechanistic modeling, and tools like NonMem, PsN, R, Phoenix
• strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

High Value

• expertise in PK/PD principles, clinical development environment, cross-functional collaboration, and application of modeling to drug research and development

Work Setup

• hybrid or on-site, with flexible work arrangements.