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Associate Director, Pkpd / Pharmacometric Data/Sas Programmer

10+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Feb. 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MS/BS/B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Associate Director, PKPD / Pharmacometric Data/SAS Programmer

Job ID: R-205833
Date Posted: 01/15/2025
Career Level: E

Drive Innovation in Drug Development

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of drug development? We are looking for an Associate Director, PKPD / Pharmacometric Data/SAS Programmer to join our Clinical Pharmacology and Quantitative Pharmacology Programming team. This position is critical in data preparation, programming, validation, and diagnostics to support Pharmacometric and Clinical Pharmacology analyses across all drug development phases. You will have a direct impact on decision-making and regulatory interactions that drive the success of our pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead data integration, manipulation, and preparation for study and project-level analyses.
  • Execute advanced data preparation techniques to support Pharmacometric Modeling and Simulation (M&S) software (e.g., NONMEM).
  • Influence study designs and go/no-go decisions through high-quality data preparation.
  • Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulations in all programming activities.
  • Contribute to regulatory submissions, internal initiatives, and Pharmacometric discipline development.
  • Develop and implement tools for data integration and visualization.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive innovation in early and late-stage drug development.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in SAS programming.
  • Strong understanding of pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and drug development applications.
  • Expertise in SAS and R programming.
  • In-depth knowledge of CDISC, SDTM, ADaM standards for data preparation.
  • Experience in regulatory submissions and interdisciplinary team leadership.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in a Quantitative/Scientific field (Statistics, Engineering, Biological Science).
  • Familiarity with global regulatory processes and compliance standards.
  • Knowledge of pharmacology, drug targets, and core therapy areas (e.g., Oncology, Respiratory, Renal Metabolism).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise in data preparation and programming for Pharmacometric Modeling & Simulation (M&S) software (e.g., NONMEM, Monolix, R, Matlab).
  • Experience in scientific publishing within the field of pharmacometrics.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Perl, and other relevant languages.

Work Environment & Culture

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the power of collaboration and bold thinking. Our hybrid work model encourages at least three days per week in-office, balancing team connection with individual flexibility. We create an environment where scientific discovery meets cutting-edge technology, leading to groundbreaking advancements in medicine.

Why AstraZeneca?

  • Cutting-Edge Science: Be part of a company that pushes the boundaries of science to treat, prevent, and cure complex diseases.
  • Global Impact: Influence the future of biopharmaceutical research and development, improving the lives of millions.
  • Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where unique perspectives drive innovation.

If you're ready to make a difference, apply today and join us in transforming science into life-changing medicine!