VP Translational Science & PBPK Innovation (AI/ML)

Certara USA, Inc.; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Certara accelerates the potential of bringing medicines to market using biosimulation software, technology, and services. The Vice President of Translational Science (DMPK) will provide scientific leadership across Simcyp's Translational Science team, shaping strategy and innovation in drug metabolism and PK.

You will lead a ~35-person, crossfunctional group, drive PBPK translation, integrate AI/ML and real-world data, engage with clients, regulators, and key opinion leaders, and guide platform

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacokinetics, DMPK, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Pharmacokinetics, DMPK or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Extensive translational science experience including PBPK modelling and DMPK.
• Proven track record leading large scientific teams and multi-stakeholder programs.
• Strong publication, conference, and external engagement history.
• Exceptional communication with executive, regulatory, and client-facing levels.
• Experience or interest in applying AI/ML and advanced analytics to translational science and MIDD.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership and direction for strategic translational science initiatives and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee design, execution, reporting, and dissemination of scholarly work from the Translational Science in DMPK team.
• Champion AI/ML, real-world data, and analytics to enhance PBPK-based translation.
• Present translational science outputs at national and international conferences, workshops, and scientific forums.
• Oversee platform lifecycle, prioritisation, development, validation, release, and retirement of capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Translational Science

DMPK

PBPK Modelling

AI/ML in Pharma

Client Engagement

Education

PhD in Pharmacokinetics / DMPK / Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Simcyp Platform

PBPK Software

Job description

Certara accelerates the potential of bringing medicines to market using biosimulation software, technology, and services. The Vice President of Translational Science (DMPK) will provide scientific leadership across Simcyp's Translational Science team, shaping strategy and innovation in drug metabolism and PK.

You will lead a ~35-person, crossfunctional group, drive PBPK translation, integrate AI/ML and real-world data, engage with clients, regulators, and key opinion leaders, and guide platform