Associate Director, Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics - Immuno-Oncology (QP2‑IO) (Upper Gwynedd Township)
Merck & Co.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced talented scientist to join the Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics - Immune/Oncology (QP2-IO) team in the role of Associate Director. The QP2-IO team is part of the Global Clinical Development organization and has oversight over drug development aspects related to clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics of oncology drugs from post-PCC to registration.
Associate Directors are emerging leaders in the field of quantitative drug development, with a developing understanding of the strategic elements of drug development and effective communication skills. As a subject matter expert, the Associate Director within the QP2-IO Group will work closely with teams of highly collaborative, cross‑functional scientists to contribute to development of novel chemical entities. They develop strategies for quantitative analyses (and commensurate experiments/trials) within and across development programs and/or functions. They collaborate within QP2-IO and with other functional areas, as well as with external vendors and partners, creating an aligned, quantitative framework to impact strategies and decisions on drug development teams.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serving as an expert representative for QP2-IO on Oncology clinical development teams.
- Framing critical questions for optimizing model‑based analyses on programs.
- Developing and executing model‑based analyses including translational PK/PD approaches, population pharmacokinetic models, exposure‑response models, clinical trial simulation, disease progression models, quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) modeling, comparator modeling, thereby strengthening pharmacometrics capabilities on a continuous basis in decision making and driving pipeline impact.
- Strategizing and executing modeling of tumor size and survival endpoints including proportional hazards models.
- Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of global regulatory expectations for small molecules and biologics in Oncology, authoring regulatory documents (investigational new drugs/INDs, clinical study reports (CSRs), clinical trial applications (CTDs)), and representing QP2-IO at regulatory meetings.
Minimum Education
- Ph.D. with at least 3 years of experience, or
- PharmD‑or MS or equivalent degree with preferably 5‑7 years of relevant experience, where experience means having a record of increasing responsibility and independence in a similar role in pharmaceutical drug development.
Required Experience and Skills
- Demonstrated impactful experience with applications of pharmacometrics methods.
- Skills in experimental design, mathematical problem solving, critical data analysis/interpretation, and statistics.
- Proficiency in R, NONMEM or other similar programming language.
- Professional working proficiency in written and verbal communication.
Salary and Compensation
The salary range for this role is $156,900.00 - $247,000.00. This is the lowest to highest salary that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at
EEO Statement
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit EEOC Know Your Rights and EEOC GINA Supplement. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together talented and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other U.S. State Acts.
Location and Work Arrangement
This opportunity will be hybrid or remote, but the remote position is only applicable for those that are not within commutable distance to primary sites noted in posting. If commutable, the position will be hybrid. Please note that standard commute is (less than) 50 miles.
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Other Employment Information
Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: Domestic
VISA Sponsorship: Yes
Travel Requirements: 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
Shift: Not Indicated
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): n/a
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