Career Opportunity - Sr. Director Modeling & Simulation - Daiichi Sankyo

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Sr. Director Modeling & Simulation Job Description We are currently seeking a Sr Director, Modeling and Simulation for our Edison, New Jersey location. This position is responsible for ensuring state-of-the-art modeling and simulation is used during preclinical and clinical development to support product development and decision making. Responsibilities: In this role, you will develop and implement modeling and simulation plans for all compounds in development that contribute to dose selection, issue resolution and decision making in conjunction with Translation Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Development. You will also direct internal and external resources to perform key model based analyses; develop innovative study designs for translational medicine and clinical pharmacology studies; work with Bioinformatics on strategies to support translational medicine and clinical pharmacology activities; assist with coordination of key opinion leaders, consultants and other therapeutic area specialists in the drug development process; support model based predictions of human pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics based on preclinical data; and manage and coach direct line reports. Education/Experience Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent. Minimum of 8 years of clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetics experience, including implementation of state of art modeling and simulation to support compound development. In-depth knowledge of current regulatory requirements (FDA, GCP and ICH). Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize, proactively identify and resolve problems and work in a team environment. Must possess excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as effective collaboration and negotiation techniques. Highly proficient in standard computer software (Word, Excel and Power Point) and helpful to have proficiency in specialized software for pharmacokinetic data analysis. Demonstrated experience in population pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling required. Experience in clinical trials simulation desirable. Company Description Daiichi Sankyo Pharma Development is responsible for the regional delivery of global clinical trials. Our highly skilled staff develop and manage clinical trials conducted in North, South and Central America and submit product applications to the local health authorities. Within Daiichi Sankyo's R&D global matrix organizational structure, our employees work in a highly collaborative environment where novel ideas are exchanged. In our pursuit to identify innovative treatments, we work tirelessly to identify opportunities to bring treatments to the patients who need them. Please Contact Scott Sugarman - Human Resources at 732-590-5036 or [email protected] Scott Sugarman | Recruiter, Human Resources ____________________________________________ Daiichi Sankyo Pharma Development 399 Thornall St.| Edison, NJ 08837 Tel: 732 590-5036| Fax: 732 906-8031 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Career Site: http://www.dsicareers.com/ Website: http://www.dsi.com/