Senior Scientist, Clinical Pharmacology/Pharmacometrics - Biogen, US-MA-Cambridge

Senior Scientist, Clinical Pharmacology/Pharmacometrics Biogen, US-MA-Cambridge Summary The Senior Scientist, Clinical Pharmacologist is responsible for the clinical pharmacology and pharmacometric deliverable for clinical development assets from phase 1-III. Job Category Research & Development Requisition Number 34545BR Job Description The responsibility include to develop a clinical pharmacology plans and dose selection and prediction using mathematical and statistical models to study complex interactions between drug and patients, between biological systems and to understand disease progression and impact of patient stratification on disease progression. He/She contributes to evaluating various clinical pharmacology and modeling strategies and building clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics infrastructure. The Senior Scientist, clinical pharmacology serve as Clinical Pharmacology Lead on programs with high quantitative intensity and will collaborate closely with Clinical Pharmacology on advanced pharmacology models. Under supervision drives the development and execution of the Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric Strategy of clinical development teams. Also support regulatory responses related to clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics. Performs advanced quantitative pharmacology and pharmacometric analyses and activities within assigned programs to yield high value PK/PD support for critical decisions and dose selection. Interprets and presents results and recommends appropriate actions. Develops and maintains strong knowledge of best regulatory practices, clinical pharmacology principles, PK/PD analysis methodology and drug development precedent. Develops and maintains scientific awareness and presence in Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric Science, publishes manuscripts and posters, presents at Scientific Conferences and other scientific forums. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years (PhD) or 5 years (MSc) of experience working as a clinical pharmacologist, DMPK or pharmacometrician within pharmaceutical industry. Experience in developing advanced PK/PD models to aid in research and development decision making. Knowledge of Health Authority perspective on clinical pharmacology and use of modeling and simulation.Strong English oral and written communication skills. Employs a continuous improvement in knowledge and practical understanding of clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics principles and applies this knowledge in a program team setting. Education PhD degree in clinical pharmacology, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, statistics, applied mathematics, or a related field. A MSc degree with relevant experience is also acceptable. Please, apply at http://www.biogen.com or email [email protected]. Ivan Ivan Nestorov, PhD Sr. Director, Pharmacometrics Biogen Inc 225 Binney Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 Tel: 617-679-2541 Email: [email protected]

Associate Director - Pharmacometrics US-MA-Cambridge Summary The Associate Director of Pharmacometrics serves as the quantitative pharmacology and pharmacometrics lead on early clinical development teams providing strategic leadership and execution of development plans that include advanced quantitative characterization and prediction of the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug metabolism (PPDM) of the drug candidate. Job Category Research & Development Requisition Number 34518BR Job Description This person also provides quantitative rationale for dose regimen selection, safety margin assessment and identification of circumstances where dose adjustment or patient selection/stratification should be considered. This person is expected to engages in cross-functional activities providing Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric input and scientific opinion to other groups and departments and line management. With minimum supervision drives the development and execution of the Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric Strategy of clinical development teams. Advises teams on Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric Strategy and science and provides input to line management. Works with study and clinical development teams to achieve program goals and provide deliverables in approved timeframes. Develops and maintains scientific awareness and presence in Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric Science, publishes manuscripts and posters, presents at Scientific Conferences and other scientific forums. Leads advanced quantitative pharmacology and pharmacometric analyses and activities within assigned programs to yield high value PK/PD support for critical decisions. Interprets and presents results and recommends appropriate actions. With minimum oversight provides insightful regulatory strategy for Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric support of drug filings and is responsible for the respective sections of regulatory documents. Develops and maintains strong knowledge of best regulatory practices, PK/PD analysis methodology and drug development precedent. Qualifications Demonstrates a strong understanding of: 1) Advanced data analysis and simulation methodologies 2) PK/PD principles, physiology/pharmacology and pathology; 3) operational and scientific aspects of early development studies. Employs continuous improvement in knowledge and practical understanding of PPDM, Clinical Pharmacology and application of this knowledge in the program team setting. Understands and is able to apply appropriate regulatory and ICH guidelines in the design of all studies. Can manage a diverse, time-sensitive workload. Has excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Some experience in drafting early drug development strategy and designing/implementing studies for multiple compounds including PPDM data analyses for both biologics and small molecules. Education Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or Pharm.D. in pharmacy, applied pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, biomedical engineering, biostatistics, or a related field. 5+ years of direct industry experience in preclinical and clinical pharmacology, modeling & simulation, and program team support. Please, apply at http://www.biogen.com or email [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Ivan Ivan Nestorov, PhD Sr. Director, Pharmacometrics Biogen Inc 225 Binney Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 Tel: 617-679-2541 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>