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Research Director Pharmacokinetics

5-7 years
Not Disclosed
10 July 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: Ph.D., Pharm.D., or Master’s degree 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

 

Research Director – Pharmacokinetics

Location: Bengaluru, India
Job Type: Full-time
Work Mode: On-site (Office-based)
Salary Range: Not specified


Job Summary

IQVIA is hiring a Research Director – Pharmacokinetics to lead Phase I–IV clinical pharmacology studies, encompassing PK/PD strategy, regulatory submissions, and global client consulting. This senior scientific position requires deep expertise in noncompartmental and population PK analysis, bioavailability, drug-drug interactions, and dossier development. You will mentor junior staff, contribute to business proposals, and collaborate cross-functionally on high-impact global projects.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design and oversee protocols, SAPs, and analysis plans for PK/PD studies (dose tolerance, bioavailability, QTc, DDI, special population, etc.)

  • Prepare regulatory dossier content for global submissions

  • Deliver high-quality project outputs within specified timelines

  • Act as scientific consultant to clients and internal cross-functional teams

  • Lead and mentor junior pharmacokinetics scientists

  • Contribute to proposals, budgets, and scientific review processes

  • Support quality assurance and process improvement initiatives

  • Maintain expertise through literature review and industry engagement

  • Provide PK/PD guidance in study design and strategic implementation


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Ph.D., Pharm.D., or Master’s in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutics, or related field

  • Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in PK/PD and clinical pharmacology

  • Expertise in noncompartmental and population PK modeling

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and global regulatory standards

  • Advanced skills in tools like WinNonlin, NONMEM, SigmaPlot, SPlus, and SAS

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to manage complex PK/PD components independently

  • Proven mentorship and scientific leadership capabilities

  • Cross-functional collaboration skills in global matrix teams


Perks & Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead global pharmacokinetics programs

  • Professional growth through strategic leadership roles

  • Work with a globally respected CRO in cutting-edge therapeutic areas

  • Access to cross-functional expertise and innovation resources

  • Competitive industry-standard compensation and benefits


Company Overview

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research and real-world data analytics to the life sciences industry. With cutting-edge solutions across clinical development, commercialization, and regulatory strategy, IQVIA empowers better health outcomes and smarter decision-making through technology and healthcare insights.


Work Mode

On-site – Office-based position in Bengaluru, India


Call to Action

Are you a pharmacokinetics leader ready to impact global clinical drug development? Join IQVIA as a Research Director – Pharmacokinetics and drive innovation in clinical pharmacology. Apply now to lead scientific strategy and regulatory excellence on a global stage.