Director, Clinical Pharmacology Modeling and Simulation

Company: PAREXEL
Location: Orange Grove
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Parexel?s Clinical Pharmacology, Modeling and Simulation group is growing its capabilities and expanding globally! We are currently seeking a highly experienced and highly innovative Director, Clinical Pharmacology Modeling and Simulation to join our team and help our clients reduce the time to bring new treatments to patients. If you are looking for an opportunity to work alongside some of the Industry?s best in this extremely collaborative and super friendly group, we would love to connect!The Scientific Director provides leadership to ensure the strategic application of Clinical Pharmacokinetic (PK), Pharmacodynamic (PD), and Modeling & Simulation (MS) principles towards efficient drug development. They contribute to the strategic direction and goals of the function and may champion or lead department objectives/initiatives. The Scientific Director is recognized for and provides scientific leadership in CPMS, working closely with the client to develop and implement strategies to support drug discovery and development programs. The Scientific Director leads client projects and is accountable for end to end delivery and quality review of all client projects under their leadership. They provide guidance on development of new service lines and provide subject matter expertise to capability development projects within the department and across the integrated Parexel organization.Key Accountabilities:Analyze clinical PK/PD data as a member of several multidisciplinary development program teams.Work with clinical teams to design PK/PD components in various study designs such as first-in-human, Proof of Concept, Phase 2B, bioequivalence and drug-drug interaction studies.Serve as a primary source of scientific support for the design, analysis, reporting, and presentation of sophisticated PK/PD modeling and simulation initiatives, including population PK/PD analyses for all phases of developmentReview/author scientific documentation including Clinical Study Protocols, SOPs, Statistical Analysis Plans and Clinical Study Reports, regulatory responses and submissions and publications for peer review journalsMaintain a strong working knowledge of pharmacology, biology, therapeutics, drug metabolism, bioanalysis, and biopharmaceuticsDevelop and maintain a relationship with internal and external clients and scientistsResponsible for the strategic and operational delivery of client programs and projects to timelines, quality expectations and regulatory requirements.Drive embedding of LEAN concepts in process deployment and improvementProvide subject matter expertise to internal Parexel teams as neededInitiate and contribute to department and cross-BU improvement and training initiatives.Identify, quantify and as appropriate mitigate risks within the team driving business continuity and qualityInitiate and maintain scientific and consultative relationships with clients contributing to strategy of client programs in CPMSIdentify and follow through new business opportunitiesPromote CPMS capability across Parexel to optimize integration in company and client initiatives.Accountable for the Customer SatisfactionWorks with Marketing in the preparation and participation of webinars, symposiums, industry conferences, articles and white papers, etc.Review and lead preparation of Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) for potential clientsActively support the leadership and development of the team to ensure their performance meets and or exceeds both the business and their own personal goals/objectivesProvide training and scientific support and advice to relevant Parexel colleaguesAct as a mentor to less experienced departmental membersMaintain a positive, results orientated work environment, building partnerships and modeling teamwork, communicating to the team in an open, balanced and objective manner QualificationsStrong knowledge of PK and PD principlesStrong experience with the design and implementation of Model-Based Drug Development strategiesExpertise with Pharmacometric methodologies (e.g., disease modelling, conc-QT analysis, clinical trial simulation)Experience in Pharsight Software (PKS/WinNonlin/Phoenix)Experience in other software such as NONMEM, GastroPlus and R is desirableSignificant experience in clinical drug development of both NCEs and biologicalsExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsExtensive clinical/scientific writing skillsClient focused approach to work ethicExhibits and promotes a flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learningAbility to direct and manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detailWillingness to work in a matrix environment and to value and promote the importance of team work.Demonstrated understanding of the drug development process and a broad knowledge of FDA and EMEA guidelines, as well as global regulatory expectationsKnowledge And ExperienceSignificant experience with application of clinical pharmacology, modeling and simulation in drug development and clinical trial conduct in pharmaceutical industry, CRO or academia desiredAcknowledged as an expert in the industryDemonstrated knowledge of regulatory environment as it relates to CPMS and Drug DevelopmentEducationAdvanced science degree (PhD, PharmD) and/or relevant experience EEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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