Sr. Principal Scientist - Translational Modeling and Simulation - Pfizer
La Jolla, CA
About the Job
The successful candidate will join the Translational Modeling and Simulation (TMS) team within Pfizer’s Department of Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, and Metabolism (PDM). As a core member of multidisciplinary project teams, the candidate will leverage principles and practices of quantitative translational pharmacology (PKPD, PBPK, QSP) to influence decision making from project ideation through early clinical development for both biologic and small molecule modalities. The colleague will support the Oncology portfolio with an emphasis on biologic immuno-oncology programs. Opportunities in other therapeutic areas such as immunology and inflammation, metabolic diseases, and infectious diseases may be possible.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to develop and implement mechanistic mathematical models of pharmacology to aid in target selection, target prioritization, therapeutic modality selection, chemical/biotherapeutic optimization, quantification of exposure-response relationships, biomarker characterization and early clinical trial design
- Collaborate with research biology in the development of in-vitro assays and in-vivo models to generate data that inform preclinical-to-clinical translational PKPD models
- Provide expert support to project teams to design, execute and interpret quantitative pharmacology studies
- Partner with colleagues in Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics to develop end-to-end alignment in model-informed drug development (MIDD) plans and to collectively advance the science and impact of mechanistic modeling and simulation.
- Network as appropriate with global experts in the department and other groups to share learnings and enhance consistency in best practices across sites, disease areas, and interventional modalities
- Keep up to date with emerging literature in the area of mechanistic modeling and simulation sciences
- Continue to build a personal track record of publication in the area of PKPD modeling and simulation and contribute to PDM’s external publication/presentation goals consistent with our sustained investments in the area of modeling and simulation.
Basic Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree or equivalent experience in pharmaceutical sciences, systems pharmacology, pharmacometrics, engineering, mathematics, physics or similar disciplines where modeling and simulation is emphasized.
- 7+ years of pharmaceutical industry or related experience in developing and applying mechanism based quantitative pharmacology models (e.g. PBPK, PKPD, QSP) to guide project teams from early discovery to early clinical development
- Excellent understanding of theory, principles and statistical aspects of advanced mathematical modeling and simulation
- Ability to effectively translate/condense/summarize outcomes of modeling and simulation analyses into useable information for multidisciplinary project teams
- Good team player and communicator with ability to guide efficient communication of modeling and non-modeling concepts
- Ability to work with on-site and remote colleagues
- Good listener and ability to effectively interact with colleagues and leadership with a variety of backgrounds
- Keen to interact as a modeling and simulation expert with matrix project teams working closely with within PDM as well as biology, protein engineering, chemistry, safety and clinical scientists
- Strong belief that modeling and simulation can have a significant positive impact on research projects
- In depth, hands-on knowledge of the state-of-the-art modeling and simulation software with (NONMEM, MATLAB, Monolix, Berkeley-Madonna, R or comparable applications)
- Ability to learn new areas of biological sciences and build on a solid foundation of quantitative skills to develop mechanistically relevant PKPD models
- Ability to keep up to date with and propose the implementation of scientific and technological developments in the area of PKPD modeling and simulation
- Motivated to develop a career as a hands-on, technical modeling and simulation expert in a preclinical drug discovery environment
- Committed to sharing technical expertise and the development of self and others
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the oncology disease area
- Familiarity with novel biotherapeutic modalities (bispecifics, Fc-fusions and other targeting agents)
- Familiarity with dispositional and pharmacological aspects of both small molecules and biologics.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $117,300.00 to $195,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 17.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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