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Senior Principal Pharmacometrician

5-8 years
$119,700 – $222,300 per year
10 July 1, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: 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

 

Senior Principal Pharmacometrician | Cambridge, MA / East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

Novartis is seeking a Senior Principal Pharmacometrician to lead global pharmacometric strategy and modeling in support of clinical development. This role is vital for applying model-informed drug development (MIDD) strategies and contributing to regulatory submissions, dose optimization, and clinical trial design. Based in Cambridge, MA or East Hanover, NJ, this is a hybrid position (3 days/week onsite) offering a competitive salary between $119,700 and $222,300 per year.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead global pharmacometric support for clinical programs of low to mid complexity

  • Apply PK/PD modeling, disease progression modeling, and simulation techniques

  • Translate biological and clinical data into actionable insights for development strategy

  • Develop regulatory submission strategies including summaries and responses

  • Integrate Real World Data into pharmacometric analyses for evidence generation

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with statisticians, data managers, and medical writers

  • Communicate modeling outcomes and implications to internal and external stakeholders


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in pharmacology, biology, engineering, mathematics, or statistics

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in clinical drug development with PK/PD modeling

  • Expertise in NLME modeling, dose-exposure-response analysis, and trial simulations

  • Experience applying MIDD strategies in various therapeutic areas

  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and regulatory interactions


Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: $119,700 – $222,300 per year

  • Performance-based cash incentive and annual equity award eligibility

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) with company match and contribution

  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave

  • Access to training and professional growth opportunities


Company Description:

Novartis is a global healthcare leader focused on reimagining medicine to improve patient lives. With a strong foundation in scientific innovation, clinical development, and regulatory excellence, Novartis fosters a collaborative culture to solve some of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare.


Work Mode:

Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite in Cambridge, MA or East Hanover, NJ


Call to Action:

Ready to shape the future of clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics? Apply now to join Novartis and make a global impact through evidence-based drug development.