Open position -Medical Products Agency, Sweden

Dear All, The Medical Products Agency in Sweden has an open position for a pharmacometrician at the department for licensing. Job Summary Your main task will be scientific evaluation of population PK and PK/PD analyses submitted as part of marketing authorization applications of human medicines. Also, scientific advice concerning the development of medicinal products and evaluation for approval of clinical trials is included in the work. The work is largely independent but also involves collaboration with colleagues in different areas of expertise at the agency as well as at other authorities in the EU. Qualifications You have strong theoretical understanding and demonstrated application of population PK and PK/PD principles and hold a higher degree in pharmaceutical science or equivalent. Experience in drug development and/or regulatory processes is advantageous. Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Swedish (or with an intention to learn) are important and the daily work requires that you are familiar with the use of computers. We expect that you have the ability to critically analyze scientific information and make sound judgments on its value. You should have the ability to work independently and with a high degree of responsibility for planning of tasks to meet agreed deadlines and expectations. Interpersonal skills to facilitate team-working is of importance. How to Apply For further information regarding the position and to submit your application please visit https://lakemedelsverket.se/ledigajobb or contact pharmacometrician [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. The Medical Products Agency is the Swedish national authority responsible for regulation and surveillance of the development, manufacturing and sale of drugs and other medicinal products. Our task is to ensure that both the individual patient and healthcare professionals have access to safe and effective medicinal products and that these are used in a rational and cost-effective manner. The Swedish Medical Products Agency is one of the leading regulatory authorities in the EU. Together with these other EU authorities, we work to progress and develop the control of medicines within Europe. The Medical Products Agency is a government body under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs. Its operations are largely financed through fees. Approximately 750 people work at the agency; most are pharmacists and doctors. https://lakemedelsverket.se/eng