Scientist II, QSP/QST Consulting Services

Immunetrics, Inc.; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 110 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Fully remote work

Flexible schedules

Annual bonus

Affordable health coverage

Resumo da oferta

Simulations Plus seeks a Scientist II to advance QSP/QST consulting projects. You will design and implement cellular to systemic models, translate lab data into parameters, and collaborate with sponsors to deliver rigorous analyses.

Remote work is supported with flexible schedules and a generous vacation policy. The role covers multiple therapeutic areas and opportunities to publish and train others in QSP/QST methods.

Qualificações

• 2+ years of QSP/QST modeling experience or equivalent skill set.
• Proficiency in mathematics, dynamic systems, drug development.
• Knowledge of therapeutic areas and clinical endpoints.
• Experience with MATLAB, THALES, Julia, SimBiology, Monolix, GastroPlus, and/or C++.
• Experience with PBPK, PK, popPK and/or PKPD modeling.
• Familiarity with large-language models and agentic AI.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Multitasking and good organizational skills.
• Willingness for occasional travel.

Responsabilidades

• Design, write, test, and use code to build and maintain sub-models.
• Translate lab data into model parameters and curate clinical data for calibration/validation.
• Learn and apply company AI solutions for technical work.
• Contribute to project goals and timelines within consulting engagements.
• Update license-ready models and support QST liver injury model development.
• Combine modeling with project management across software environments.
• Plan tasks and deliverables within sponsor contracts timelines.
• Schedule meetings with collaborators and internal teams.
• Lead presentations and reporting with scientific rigor and timely feedback responses.
• Mentor others on QSP/QST and modeling practices.
• Publish work and prepare joint manuscripts with sponsors.
• Travel for conferences and training as needed.

Conhecimentos

QSP/QST modeling

MATLAB

SimBiology

Julia

Monolix

C++ programming

PK/PD modeling

PBPK

Agentic AI

Dynamic systems

Drug development

Communication skills

Formação académica

Master’s degree in pharmaceutical science

PhD in pharmaceutical science

Ferramentas

MATLAB

THALES

Julia

SimBiology

Monolix

GastroPlus

C++

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Scientist II, QSP/QST Consulting Services

Full Time US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Simulations Plus stands as a global leader in model-informed and AI-accelerated drug development. We create value for our clients by accelerating the discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and other products through innovative science-based software and consulting solutions.

Leadership truly cares about maintaining a positive culture and employee well-being. We offer fully remote work, flexible schedules, and generous vacation policy along with affordable health coverage, annual bonus, and more! Check out how much our employees love working here: https://www.comparably.com/companies/simulations-plus .

The Scientist II will contribute to the technical execution of consulting projects using Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) and/or Toxicology (QST) models and methodologies. Frequently, consulting projects are conducted in Simulations Plus models, leveraging technical expertise in MATLAB or THALES.

Other work can include technical expertise in SimBiology, Julia, Monolix, as well as script generation using MATLAB, R, Python, etc. Consulting projects also leverage knowledge of multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, hepatology, metabolic diseases, pulmonary diseases, and inflammatory and immune diseases, as well as adverse events (e.g., liver injury, lung injury, cytopenias, cytokine release syndrome).

Department:Strategic Consulting Services/Quantitative Systems Pharmacology

Internal Grade:12

Direct Reports:No

Status: Exempt

Location:Remote

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, write, test, and use computer code to build and maintain the sub-model(s), representing core cellular, molecular, and/or biochemical processes in a given model
• Represent compound pharmacodynamics (PD) and/or mechanism of action (MoA), including translating laboratory data into model parameters and curation of clinical data for calibration/validation
• Learn and effectively utilize company agentic AI solutions for technical work
• Contribute to the activities required for successful completion of all goals within consulting projects
• Contribute (as time allows) to R&D efforts, including updating the “license-ready” versions of the various models and supporting ongoing development of QST models of liver injury (i.e., the DILI-sim consortium)
• Combine technical and project management work, including components such as systems pharmacology modeling, software code development, and maintenance in designated software environments
• Develop plans to complete all tasks and provide all deliverables within a time frame consistent with the services agreement signed with the sponsor
• Schedule the necessary meetings including internal and external collaborators
• Exert leadership in the areas of presentation and report preparation by exhibiting strong skills for effective presentations and reports, applying diligent scientific review, and being timely with execution and responses to feedback
• Lead consulting projects, upon demonstrating the necessary technical and project management skills and availability of a suitable project
• Participate in preparation and review of joint manuscripts between the company and the sponsor
• Manage the effort expended for a given project to remain consistent with the resources allocated for the project per the signed contract
• Publish work in scientific journals, with minimal review required by their supervisor, including documentation preparation, text development, figure development, and correspondence with editors and peer reviewers
• Train others on QSP/QST and the various models
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of QSP/QST modeling experience or demonstration of the equivalent skill sets
• Proficiency in mathematics, dynamic systems, drug development
• General knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, including clinical endpoints and underlying cell and molecular biology and/or biochemistry
• Experience with MATLAB, THALES, Julia, SimBiology, Monolix, GastroPlus™, and/or C++ programming
• Experience with PBPK, PK, popPK and/or PKPD modeling
• Basic familiarity with large-language models and agentic AI
• Understanding of how to apply modeling and simulation for maximum impact
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains a positive attitude while interacting with colleagues and clients
• Must be able to multitask and have good organizational skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Occasional travel for conferences, meetings, and training

Education:

• Master’s degree in pharmaceutical science, biomedical engineering, or related field
• PhD in pharmaceutical science, biomedical engineering, or related field preferred