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 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 Senior Director is responsible for leading a team of up to four scientists, managing personnel, driving performance, and shaping regulatory strategies for dose selection and go/no-go decisions.
  • Candidates 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 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
  • Population PK/PKPD analysis expertise
  • Team leadership of QP2 scientists
  • Regulatory document authoring experience

Nice-to-have

  • Cardiometabolic disease area knowledge
  • External visibility through publications
  • Experience with NONMEM and Monolix software
  • Inclusive high-performance work environment
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D./PharmD or equivalent degree
  • Minimum 10 years relevant industry experience
  • Background in biopharmaceutics or pharmacometrics
  • US residency or work authorization status

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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