Group Leader - Senior Director, Quantitative Pharmacology And Pharmacometrics (hybrid Or Remote)

Merck & Co., Inc.

Base: $210,400.00 - $331,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid
Phd or pharmd degree required
10 years pharmaceutical drug development experience
Team leadership of qp2 scientists
This role provides strategic leadership and scientific oversight to the cardiometabolic therapeutic area portfolio within the Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics department

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic leadership and scientific oversight to the cardiometabolic therapeutic area portfolio within the Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics department.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team of up to four scientists while driving performance management, hiring, and retention efforts under the direction of the Executive Director.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement benefits, and eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentives.

Matching Summary

This role provides strategic leadership and scientific oversight to the cardiometabolic therapeutic area portfolio within the Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics department.

Salary

Base: $210,400.00 - $331,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and long-term incentive eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or PharmD degree required
  • 10 years pharmaceutical drug development experience
  • Team leadership of QP2 scientists
  • Population PK/PKPD analysis expertise
  • Regulatory document authoring (INDs, CSRs)
  • Mechanistic disease progression modeling

Nice-to-have

  • Cardiometabolic therapeutic area knowledge
  • External visibility through publications
  • Experience with biologics and small molecules
  • Influencing regulatory strategies independently
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D./PharmD or equivalent degree
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience
  • US work authorization required
  • VISA sponsorship available

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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