MSD Malaysia
Group Leader - Senior Director, Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (H
MSD Malaysia, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
This role provides strategic leadership and scientific oversight to part of the cardiometabolic (CMD) therapeutic area (TA) portfolio in the department of Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (QP2). The Team Leader (Senior Director) is responsible for application of cutting-edge quantitative pharmacology and pharmacometrics strategies to propel the internal portfolio forward leveraging the full strength of the QP2 department. The CMD TA Team Leader will be tasked with overseeing a team of QP2 scientists, providing guidance in personnel management, scientific strategy, and operational execution, in addition to serving as QP2 lead on assigned projects. Reporting directly to the QP2 CMD Head and serving as their delegate when needed, the individual will collaborate closely with the QP2 CMD leadership team and broader organization to ensure consistent, high-value quantitative pharmacology contributions throughout the CMD portfolio from discovery through life cycle management. This role is also part of the extended QP2 leadership team and expected to bring leadership and active contributions to one or more business or talent facing workstreams. Senior Directors are recognized as scientific thought leaders that develop and implement translational PK/PD strategies, characterize clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and shape regulatory strategy, dose selection and go/no-go decisions. **Responsibilities**
* Ph.D./PharmD or equivalent degree with at least 10 years of experience where “experience” means having a record of increasing responsibility and independence in a similar role in pharmaceutical drug development or regulatory.* Educational background in biopharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacometrics, chemical/biomedical engineering, mathematics, statistics/biostatistics, computational biology/chemistry, or a related field* Extensive experience in developing quantitative strategies for impacting pipeline decisions, and drug development expertise* Demonstrated ability to lead an interdisciplinary team or taskforce, and/or to oversee the work of others* Record of ability to operate in an inclusive and high-performance work environment applying enterprise ways of working principles including fostering collaboration and driving results, while managing ambiguity* Relevant regulatory and quantitative pharmacology experience* Proficiency in written and verbal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and problem scoping and planning* CMD Therapeutic area or disease knowledge* Expert skills in performing population PK/PKPD analyses using standard pharmacometrics software (e.g. NONMEM, R, Monolix, Phoenix, etc.)* Scientific understanding of biopharmaceutical and ADME properties across modalities* Record of applying models to inform decisions* Ability to influence regulatory strategies including prior experience independently authoring and defending regulatory filings for marketing authorization (NDA/MAA)* Recognized leader in the field of quantitative pharmacology with a track record of sustained external visibility through publications, presentations and/or involvement in professional organizations**Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance #J-18808-Ljbffr
* Ph.D./PharmD or equivalent degree with at least 10 years of experience where “experience” means having a record of increasing responsibility and independence in a similar role in pharmaceutical drug development or regulatory.* Educational background in biopharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacometrics, chemical/biomedical engineering, mathematics, statistics/biostatistics, computational biology/chemistry, or a related field* Extensive experience in developing quantitative strategies for impacting pipeline decisions, and drug development expertise* Demonstrated ability to lead an interdisciplinary team or taskforce, and/or to oversee the work of others* Record of ability to operate in an inclusive and high-performance work environment applying enterprise ways of working principles including fostering collaboration and driving results, while managing ambiguity* Relevant regulatory and quantitative pharmacology experience* Proficiency in written and verbal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and problem scoping and planning* CMD Therapeutic area or disease knowledge* Expert skills in performing population PK/PKPD analyses using standard pharmacometrics software (e.g. NONMEM, R, Monolix, Phoenix, etc.)* Scientific understanding of biopharmaceutical and ADME properties across modalities* Record of applying models to inform decisions* Ability to influence regulatory strategies including prior experience independently authoring and defending regulatory filings for marketing authorization (NDA/MAA)* Recognized leader in the field of quantitative pharmacology with a track record of sustained external visibility through publications, presentations and/or involvement in professional organizations**Los Angeles Residents Only:** We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance #J-18808-Ljbffr