Associate Director, Quantitative System Pharmacology (QSP)

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute the “fit-for-purpose” MIDD strategy to accelerate the program advancement
• Experience with QSP or (m)PBPK modeling in autoimmune or inflammation for biologicals (ie, monoclonal antibodies, or other modalities), and bring forward combination drug approaches leveraging QSP models to advance clinical trials
• Provide (semi)mechanistic modelling & simulation support and expertise to the assigned programs
• Survey literature to gain “fit-for-purpose: understanding of preclinical and/or clinical physiological, pathological, and disease state, to enable quantitative system pharmacology modeling and simulation
• Work in close collaboration with biologists, discovery chemistry, clinical pharmacologists, pharmacometricians and other functions to improve our understanding of disease mechanisms, modalities, and/or mono-therapy and combination therapy
• Maintain quantitative systems pharmacology expertise in the field
• Communicate the QSP/(m)PBPK results to across-function program team

Qualifications

• Requires a PhD degree or equivalent with a minimum of 6+ years of combined academic and biotechnology or pharmaceutical experience in QSP/T, (m)PBPK, mathematics, chemical/biomedical engineer, physics, and/or Translational Sciences, including experience with therapeutic antibodies
• Demonstrated success contributing preclinical or translational, and clinical pharmacology related aspects across different stages of programs
• Prior experience in QSP(T) with in-depth knowledge of mechanistic modelling and data interpretation, as well as track record supporting this experience
• Independent hands-on proficiency in MATLAB/Simbiology, MoBI, GastroPlus/PK-Sim, R, or other software
• Able to effectively present ideas, data interpretation, for complex quantitative clinical concepts in both written and oral communication
• Highly motivated and results-driven to deliver for corporate goals in a dynamic biotech environment
• Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
• Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasks
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)

Benefits

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Variety of fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs