Pharmacometrics Strategy Director - PKPD Modeling

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director, Pharmacometrics to lead PMx strategy across projects, drive PK/PD modeling, and deliver high-quality pharmacometrics analyses. You will advise on advanced analytics, ML, and mechanistic modeling, ensure regulatory deliverables are accurate and timely, and guide a team in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

The role requires strategic thinking, a strong track record in PK/PD modeling, and the ability to influence departmental goals while staying

Qualifications

• PhD with 5+ years experience or Master’s with 11+ years in a relevant field such as (bio-)statistical modeling and simulation, PKPD modeling, system pharmacology.
• Strategic thinking and enterprise view.
• Proven scientific track record and technical skills to perform the role.

Responsibilities

• Drive Pharmacometrics PK/PD strategy across multiple major projects and programs; collaborate with CPPM senior management in selecting action plans that best meet business needs in drug development.
• Responsible for the appropriateness, quality and accuracy of pharmacometrics deliverables.
• Advise on complex methodologies such as advanced analytics, machine learning and mechanistic modeling.
• Ensure the timely delivery of PMx regulatory documents and responses to regulatory agency comments.
• Contribute to development of departmental goals; influence strategic PK/PD decisions for the department.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards in PK/PD data analyses, modeling and simulation methods and software.
• Represent Pharmacometrics in core team meetings.
• Champion development, implementation, and promotion of innovative PMx approaches across therapeutic areas; identify and develop process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal and external initiatives/working groups (e.g., cross-functional initiatives, process harmonization, IMI calls, ISoP groups).
• May manage personnel including their development, mentoring, and effective delegation

Education

PhD with 5+ years experience

Master’s degree with 11+ years experience

Job description

AbbVie is seeking an Associate Director, Pharmacometrics to lead PMx strategy across projects, drive PK/PD modeling, and deliver high-quality pharmacometrics analyses. You will advise on advanced analytics, ML, and mechanistic modeling, ensure regulatory deliverables are accurate and timely, and guide a team in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

The role requires strategic thinking, a strong track record in PK/PD modeling, and the ability to influence departmental goals while staying