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Senior Director, Pharmacometrics

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 30, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: PhD/MD/PharmD/B.Sc/M.Sc 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

Role: Pharmacometrician

Certara is seeking talented Pharmacometricians to support and influence quantitative decision-making in drug development through population PK, PK/PD, exposure-response, and other modeling applications. This role provides opportunities to collaborate across diverse therapeutic areas, molecular modalities, and projects, advancing drug development strategies for our clients.


Responsibilities

Drug Development Modeling

  • Develop and apply Population PK, PK/PD, and exposure-response models to support client decision-making.
  • Perform hands-on pharmacometric modeling and simulation for client projects as a billable consultant.
  • Conduct quality control activities on modeling codes and reports.
  • Utilize advanced techniques, such as model-based meta-analysis, trial simulation, and mechanistic modeling, to address drug development questions.

Strategic Contributions

  • Collaborate on client projects with cross-functional teams of associates, senior modelers, and drug development consultants.
  • Support decision-making across preclinical and clinical stages of drug development.
  • Act as a point of contact for clients, collaborating with senior consultants to expand business opportunities.
  • Participate in company-wide initiatives, such as improving IT processes, methodologies, automation, and quality control.

Professional Growth and Client Support

  • Hone strategic drug development skills while working across diverse therapeutic indications.
  • Develop consulting skills to align personal career ambitions with Certara’s goals.
  • Lead or coordinate internal initiatives to advance organizational goals.

Qualifications

Educational Background

  • PhD, MD, or PharmD in Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Medicine, or related fields.

Experience and Expertise

  • Industry or academic experience in pharmacometrics, clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, or related disciplines.
  • Proven expertise in developing PK/PD models, including nonlinear, mechanistic, or semi-mechanistic components.
  • Experience moving compounds through clinical trials and contributing to trial design, clinical development, or regulatory filings.
  • Proficiency with tools such as NONMEM and R, and expertise in modeling approaches (popPK, PK/PD, dose-response analyses, trial simulations, etc.).

Skills and Attributes

  • Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Passion for innovation and contributing to impactful medicines development.

Why Certara?

  • Impact: Join a team whose work accelerates the development of life-saving medicines.
  • Innovation: Collaborate on cutting-edge drug development projects using advanced modeling techniques.
  • Growth: Expand your expertise across therapeutic areas while developing consulting and leadership skills.
  • Diversity: Work with a global network of clients, academic institutions, and regulatory agencies.

Certara is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination.


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