Senior Specialist, Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics Immuno-Oncology (QP2IO)

The Opportunity

We are a global healthcare leader, recognized for our leadership in immuno-oncology and vaccines. Our Research & Development division is seeking a curious and collaborative Senior Scientist to join the Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics – Immune/Oncology (QP2-IO) Department. This is a chance to support our rapidly expanding oncology pipelines, working with cross-functional teams to discover and develop novel therapeutic agents.

As a senior specialist, you’ll be a skilled quantitative scientist with a strong grasp of the strategic elements of drug discovery and development. Collaboration and excellent communication are key.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to developing model-based strategies—including translational PK/PD, mechanistic modeling, POPPK/PD, and clinical trial simulations—for quantitative analyses across programs and departments.
• These analyses inform and optimize drug discovery and all phases of development, from dose selection to trial design and go/no-go decisions.
• Represent QP2-IO on oncology discovery, early clinical, and late clinical development teams, using quantitative approaches to streamline development.
• Collaborate with other functional areas, external vendors, and partners on study design, protocol development, execution, reporting, and data interpretation.

Who You Are

• Minimum Education: A Ph.D. with 0–2 years of experience, or a Pharm. D, MS, or equivalent degree with preferably 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• “Experience” means a record of increasing responsibility and independence in a similar role in pharmaceutical drug development, a regulatory agency, or academia.
• Required Experience & Skills:
• Education in biopharmaceutics, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacometrics, chemical/biomedical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience performing population PK and PK/PD analyses using standard pharmacometrics software like NONMEM, Monolix, or Phoenix.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and problem scoping and planning skills.
• Preferred: Knowledge of oncology clinical drug development programs. Skills in experimental design, mathematical problem solving, critical data analysis/interpretation, and statistics. Scientific understanding of biopharmaceutical and ADME properties of small molecules and/or biologics.

Work Arrangement & Compensation

• This role can be hybrid or remote. Remote is only available for candidates not within commutable distance to the primary sites (standard commute is less than 50 miles).
• If commutable, the position will be hybrid.
• The salary range is $129,000.00 – $203,100.00. Placement within the range depends on factors including education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs.
• The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance for employees and family, retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Additional Details

• Employee Status: Regular
• Relocation: Domestic
• Visa Sponsorship: Yes
• Travel: 10%

Job Posting End Date

07/31/2026

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds to apply.