Job Description

Simulations Plus is a leading provider of biosimulation, simulation-enabled performance and intelligence solutions, and medical communications to the biopharma industry. Our biosimulation solutions integrate artificial intelligence/machine learning, physiologically based pharmacokinetics, physiologically based biopharmaceutics, quantitative systems pharmacology/toxicology, and population PK/PD modeling.
 

We also deliver simulation-enabled performance and intelligence solutions alongside medical communications support for clinical and commercial drug development. Our cutting-edge technology is licensed and utilized by leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and regulatory agencies worldwide. 

Leadership truly cares about maintaining a positive culture and employee well-being. We offer fully remote work, flexible schedules, and generous vacation policy along with affordable health coverage, stock options, annual bonuses, and more! 

The Associate Director, Pharmacometrics will lead cross-functional project teams through the successful completion of client goals. This role will engage in activities ranging from consultations on study design through the development and evaluation of models, the performance of simulations, and the presentation of results.

Department: Strategic Consulting Services/Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics

Internal Grade: 14

Direct Reports: No

Status: Exempt

Location: Remote

Job Responsibilities:

  • Independently develop and evaluate complex models and simulations
  • Lead, manage, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams to successfully support client requests
  • Build partnerships with clients; provide strategic input and advice
  • Serve as main point of contact for assigned clients and projects
  • Consult with clients on study design through development and evaluation of models
  • Provide valuable insight into the optimal use of modeling and simulation in drug development programs
  • Clearly communicate and present modeling and simulation results to clients
  • Use state-of-the-art software to develop, evaluate and apply PK, PK/PD and exposure-response models
  • Formulate pharmacometric data analysis plans and data requirement documents, ensuring appropriateness of methods for data handling and analysis and compliance with current global regulatory guidance
  • Perform model-based simulations to address critical development questions
  • Write pharmacometric reports and regulatory documents 
  • Utilize internal resources to meet project timelines and budgets
  • Share scientific knowledge and skills with other staff members
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Monolix, NONMEM, and R
  • 5-7 years of population PK and PK/PD professional modeling experience preferred
  • Professional experience in application of Pharmacometrics to Clinical Pharmacology preferred
  • Proficient at developing and delivering presentations
  • Highly self-motivated and willing to take on challenges
  • Possess excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication 
  • Some travel required for meetings, trainings, and conferences 

    • Education:

  • Master’s degree in pharmacometrics, PK/PD, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, statistics, engineering, or related field 
  • PhD in pharmacometrics, PK/PD, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, statistics, engineering, or related field preferred

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