PK/PD Modelling Specialist Position at Novo Nordisk (Deadline Sep 20, 2010)

Dear All, The department of Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology has an open position for a modelling specialist with at least 5 years experience from the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent. Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology is based in Copenhagen and support the entire Novo Nordisk development portfolio with model-based analyses from first in human studies to registration. Challenges As modelling specialist you will have an important role in the development of new drugs at Novo Nordisk, taking part in designing, analysing, interpreting, communicating and reporting of quantitative clinical pharmacology information (e.g. population PK/PD and exposure-response analyses) at all stages of drug development. You will be part of a multidisciplinary project team where you will be responsible for developing modelling analysis plans for the project and follow them to completion. Develop plans for scientifically sound quantitative clinical pharmacology strategies for a therapeutic area and ensure integration with the global development plan. Lead innovative modelling and simulation activities (design, planning, execution, interpretation, communication and reporting) in a therapeutic area throughout the clinical development stages. Optimize the use of quantitative clinical pharmacology analyses to answer key drug development questions. Provide scientific input to project discussions and decisions. Responsible for the preparation of quantitative clinical pharmacology components of regulatory submissions and for responding to regulatory authority questions. Cross-functional collaboration with colleagues in R&D will be an integrated part of your work. Qualifications You hold a university degree in a relevant area (Statistics, Engineering, Pharmacy or other), preferably with a supplementary Ph.D. You are fluent in English both orally and written. You have at least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience and have gained hands-on experience with pharmacokinetics, statistics and quantitative clinical pharmacology analyses using S-PLUS, SAS and NONMEM. You are innovative with a high degree of independence, result and quality oriented, and thrive in a continuously changing environment with tight deadlines. You appreciate an informal atmosphere and act as a dedicated team player. As your colleagues will have different academic backgrounds, good presentation, communication and negotiation skills are essential. We offer an exciting position in an experienced team with great opportunities for professional and scientific development. Contact For further information, please contact Christoffer W. Tornoe on +45 3075 8193 or see http://www.novonordisk.com/careers/job_section/jobdetails.asp?lVacancyID=31520&sLangID=uk&lCountry=50&lCity=-1&lCategory=-1&lVacancyLangID=2. Applicants are requested to submit via http://www.novonordisk.com/job/ ____________________________________________ Christoffer Wenzel Tornøe Head of Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology Novo Nordisk A/S Vandtårnsvej 114 DK-2860 Søborg Denmark +45 4444 8888 (phone) +45 3075 8193 (mobile) [email protected] Changing how we treat diabetes Because diabetes is as varied as people's lifestyles, Novo Nordisk has developed the broadest range of insulin products on the market. Click here to read more http://www.novonordisk.com/about_us/changing-diabetes-activities/insulin-and-devices.asp This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended for the addressee(s) stated above only and may contain confidential information protected by law. You are hereby notified that any unauthorized reading, disclosure, copying or distribution of this e-mail or use of information contained herein is strictly prohibited and may violate rights to proprietary information. If you are not an intended recipient, please return this e-mail to the sender and delete it immediately hereafter. Thank you.