Sr. Director, Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics

Taiho Pharma Canada, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 264,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Taiho Oncology seeks a Senior Director of Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics, Modeling and Simulation to lead CP/PK efforts in oncology development. You will oversee PK/PD analyses, modeling workflows, and collaborations with cross-functional teams to support regulatory submissions.

The role requires a PhD in pharmacology or related field with 12+ years in industry, strong leadership, and experience with CP/PK modeling, PK/PD, PopPK, ER, and QSP.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in pharmacology or quantitative sciences.
• Minimum 12 years in industry with oncology focus.
• Experience in CP/PK, PK/PD, PopPK, ER and QSP analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead CP strategy and reporting for oncology trials.
• Write CP/PK sections in Phase I-III trials.
• Develop computational modeling for PK/PD and QSP analyses.
• Collaborate with regulatory, data science, and clinical development teams.
• Mentor junior scientists in quantitative modeling.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Pharmacometric modeling

PK/PD analysis

QSP modeling

Education

PhD in pharmacology

Tools

WinNonlin

Job description

Looking for a chance to make a meaningful difference in the oncology space? Taiho Oncology is on a mission: to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families, and caregivers. Our “People first” approach means we also highly value our employees, who work relentlessly to help execute our mission. Taiho’s success is founded on ensuring we always act with accountability, collaboration, and trust. By following these guiding principles, we earn and maintain the confidence of patients, the global healthcare community, collaborators and partners, and each other. Together, we are working on cutting-edge science and growing our portfolio and pipeline across a range of tumor types to address the ongoing and evolving needs of patients. Advanced technology, a world-class clinical development organization, and state-of-the-art facilities: these and other resources empower us to innovate and touch the lives of more and more patients. It’s our work, our passion, and our legacy. We invite you to join us.

Hybrid: 3-days per week on-site

Employee Value Proposition

SeniorLeader,provides scientific and strategic leadership to bridge the gap between preclinical research and late-stage clinical development, ensuring that pharmacology data underpins safe, effective, and regulatory-ready drug candidates.The Senior DirectoroverseesClinical Pharmacology activities in support of development of Taiho programs with the use of modeling&simulationapproaches

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology&Pharmacometrics,Modeling and Simulationwillbe in charge ofthe clinical pharmacology (CP),pharmacometricsand Modeling&Simulation (PopPK, ER, QSP)activities related to oncology compound development for Taiho Oncology, Inc. (TOI).

Performance Objectives

• Develop the overall CP strategy and reporting plans for oncology compounds developed in TOI-sponsored clinical trials by:
  • Writing or overseeing the writing of all CP/PK sections of Phase I-III trials.
  • Reviewing the finalization of all CP/PK-related sections of Statistical Analysis Plans.
  • Develop and execute computational modeling strategies for pharmacometric analyses, including PK/PD modeling, exposure–response modeling, and quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP).
  • Collaborating with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Clinical Operations and Regulatory to incorporate PK and CP components and activities into the final protocols, clinical study reports and regulatory submission documents.
  • Support regulatory submissions by writing or reviewing clinical pharmacology components of regulatory documents.
• Integrate diverse datasets (clinical trial data, real-world data, patient characteristics, disease biology) to optimize dose selection, dosing regimens, and study designs.
  • Curate, visualize, and manage large, complex datasets from multiple sources.
  • Integrate pharmacometric workflows using modern data architecture, data science engineering, and advanced computing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (clinical pharmacology, pharmacometrics, regulatory, data science) to implement modeling solutions.
  • Academic publications, including scientific meeting abstracts and peer-reviewed articles.
  • Mentor and lead junior scientists in quantitative modeling efforts to deliver on department and program objectives.
• CP representative for specific programs in Global Development Teams.
• Collaborate closely with related departments such as data management, biostatistics, clinical operations etc. to ensure full and effective integration of PK-related data within TOI activities.
• Collaboration with biomarker department and conduct PK/PD analysis (pharmacodynamic).
• Maintain collaboration with TPC (Taiho Pharmaceutical Japan) PK department.
• Manage a Team of talented individuals within CP department at TOI and provide supervision/mentorship as needed.

Education/Certification Requirements

• Advanced degree (Doctoral or Ph.D. is preferable) in pharmacology-related discipline or quantitative sciences. If a candidate has a master’s degree, additional industry experience will be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A minimum of 12 years of industry experience with focus on clinical development including oncology.
• Significant experience of PK, PK/PD, Modeling & Simulation including PopPK, ER and QSP analyses in clinical trials and the design and execution of CP and PK studies in oncology.
• Operational experience in CP/PK part of oncology clinical development.
• A working knowledge of the ICH/FDA/EU guidelines for CP/PK.
• Prior experience working in an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellence in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing a team and willingness to put the organization and team’s needs first.
• Experience with prior regulatory interactions, NDA/BLA submissions highly desirable.
• Deep working knowledge of drug development process.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail with a consistent focus on quality.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals and technical manuscripts.
• Ability to write reports, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal and external clients.
• Ability to appropriately analyze CP/PK related data including pop-PK analysis and modeling.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret abstract and concrete concepts.
• Experience using Data Management software, Windows and MS Office products specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and WinNonlin.
• The employee is required to understand documents in English.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $263,500 - $310,000 annually. This pay range is based on the market range for positions of this type. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including annual bonus/incentive comp plans, potential long term incentive plan, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate/employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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