Director, Pharmacometrics, WCH

Remote, REMOTE

Full-time

Job Description

About This Role

Pharmacometric analyses and insight are critical in the development of drug candidates, determination of product viability, and maximization of commercial value at Biogen. As the Director, Pharmacometrics you have responsibility for high priority clinical development assets providing guidance on and executing advanced modeling strategies. You contribute to the Pharmacometrics group strategy across disease areas and are a respected and visible leader on Pharmacometric issues for program teams and across the functional organization.

This role reports to the Head of Clinical Pharmacology, West Coast Hub (WCH) with matrixed reporting to the Head of Pharmacometrics.

What You'll Do

* Provide guidance on and execute advanced modeling strategies, especially population PK/PD analyses and simulation

* Lead and execute complex Pharmacometric activities on high priority program teams

* Contribute Pharmacometric expertise to regulatory strategy and activities within the function and company-wide

* Contributing Pharmacometric expertise to functional and/or project teams throughout strategic development and implementation

* Mentor Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics staff on population analysis methodology

* Promote the importance and benefits of Pharmacometric analyses company-wide

* Publish in scientific journals and present at internal and external scientific events

Who You Are

You are a Ph.D. level scientist from a quantitative background with 8+ years of experience in population PK/PD analysis methodology in an industrial or academic setting. You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary environment, providing strategic insight, presenting your work and mentoring colleagues in your areas of expertise.

Qualifications

Required Skills

* Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutics or other suitable related fields with 8+ years of relevant industry experience

* Deep and extensive experience with advanced population PK/PD methodology

* Deep understanding of Clinical Pharmacology principles and methodologies

* Deep understanding of the drug development process and regulatory guidance

* Ability to interpret quantitative results and extract knowledge from data and outcomes

* Attention to detail, writing and communication

* Ability to mentor and train people

* Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills

* Software skills: Experience with the use of PK/PD software packages such as NONMEM, Monolix, and R

Additional Information

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.