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Pharmacometrician

Pfizer
Cambridge
11 months ago
Applications closed

This position requires Onsite/Hybrid in the following Pfizer locations:

- La Jolla, CA

- South San Francisco, CA

- Bothell, WA

- NYHQ, NY

- Cambridge, MA

- Groton, CT

JOB SUMMARY

With guidance, contribute to the development of the model informed drug development (MIDD) plans for an assigned project in order to optimize prospective studies, inform drug development strategy and project decision-making, in collaboration with partners. Conduct and report quantitative analyses which integrate knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, patient characteristics, and disease states to optimize doses, dosage regimens and study designs throughout all phases (first-in-human through post-approval) of clinical drug development. With guidance, identify opportunities where MIDD approaches can advance the understanding of pharmacological activity, efficacy and safety Provide support in the development and application of state-of-the-art quantitative methodologies, pharmacometrics tools, software, hardware, and/or related business processes

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

With guidance, provide MIDD expertise on multidisciplinary development teams, working closely with clinical pharmacologists, clinicians, and statisticians to create MIDD plans that include assessments of a drug’s efficacy, safety, and commercial viability. Responsible for the execution of relevant quantitative analyses which may include population pharmacokinetics,pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics,exposure response, disease progression modeling, model-basedmeta-analysis, quantitative knowledge management, and decision analysis for multiple analyses supporting a program. Prepare formal presentations and written reports to Pfizer standards. Contribute to regulatory documents (summary documents, briefing books, regulatory responses) Stays abreast of literature, government guidelines, and internal guidance as relates to pharmacometrics and MIDD, including internal SOPs and regulations in order to be a team resource of pharmacometric knowledge and applications Contribute to the development or improvement of our tools, processes and methodology, including involvement in internal cross-functional workgroups or initiatives, external alliances or committees, consortia and academic relationships.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Pharmacometrics, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or PharmD Strong quantitative modeling skills (e.g., pharmacometrics, pharmacokinetics, mechanistic modeling/systems pharmacology, statistics). Experience with R software Strong communication skills--written, oral and presentation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Industry experience in Pharmacometrics, Clinical PK/PD and/or Clinical Pharmacology Experience with Nonmem, PsN, MATLAB or other pharmaceutical software Experience with other statistical software (e.g., Stan) Programming experience (e.g., Python, C++)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Pharmacometrics Group Leader within the line organization of Pharmacometrics, GPD-Clinical Pharmacology Matrixed relationships particularly with Clinical Pharmacology Leads, Clinicians, Statisticians, and colleagues from Programming groups and other groups as required

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting, ability to perform complex data analyses


Work Location Assignment: On Premise


The annual base salary for this position ranges from $99,900.00 to $166,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 15.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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