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

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, NJ, USA
Base: $210,400.00 - $331,100.00; bonus/equity: ann...
Hybrid
Phd or pharmd degree required
10+ years pharmaceutical drug development experience
Population pk/pkpd analysis expertise
This role provides strategic leadership and scientific oversight to the cardiometabolic therapeutic area portfolio within the Quantitative Pharmacology department

Job Summary

  • This role provides strategic leadership and scientific oversight to the cardiometabolic therapeutic area portfolio within the Quantitative Pharmacology department.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team of up to four scientists while driving translational PK/PD strategies and shaping regulatory decisions from discovery through life cycle management.
  • Employees are eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

Matching Summary

This role provides strategic leadership and scientific oversight to the cardiometabolic therapeutic area portfolio within the Quantitative Pharmacology 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
  • Population PK/PKPD analysis expertise
  • Regulatory document authoring experience
  • Team leadership and personnel management
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • Cardiometabolic therapeutic area knowledge
  • External visibility through publications
  • Inclusive high-performance work environment
  • Experience with biologics and small molecules
  • Prior NDA/MAA filing defense experience

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D./PharmD or equivalent degree
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience
  • VISA Sponsorship available
  • US and Puerto Rico residents only

Work Rights

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sponsorship: available

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