Pharmacometrics Manager

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Job Description

As a Pharmacometrician your main role should be performing a variety of pharmacometrics analyses at Gilead. You will have unparalleled opportunity to be involved with several aspects the product development process.  From first-in human dose projections in partnership with DMPK through approval and post-marketing activities, you will provide input into a breadth of products across Gilead portfolio. We seek to provide a rewarding career and a continuous learning experience.

This is an onsite position that can be based at our Foster City, California location.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be exposed and mentored on the development and implementation of clinical pharmacology and modeling/simulation strategies for small/large molecules in all stages of drug development.

The candidate should possess strong quantitative skills, conceptual, technical and hands on development expertise with modelling and simulation activities (population modelling, PK, E-R, literature meta-analyses, Clinical Trial Simulation, etc). The candidate should be familiar with modeling and simulation software programs such as (NONMEM, R, LATEX, MATLAB, etc). Experience on the application of physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling analysis to support dose decisions in clinical trials and simulation of drug-drug interactions for quantitative risk assessment is a plus.

Candidates will grow on the role with the goal of being able to anticipate problems that may occur in clinical trials and develop solutions for them using precedents or original thinking. The Pharmacometrician will work with the Clinical Pharmacologist regarding optimal implementation and conduct of clinical pharmacology studies, analysis, interpretation and reporting of clinical pharmacology summaries and modeling report to support regulatory queries, interactions and NDAs/BLAs.

The candidate will contribute to and represent the department on multifunctional project teams.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to convey moderately complex technical information clearly to others are required.

In-depth knowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements for quantitative analysis, MIDD, and MI3 pilot programs is a plus.

Basic Qualifications:

0+ years of experience and an MD, PhD or PharmD degree in pharmacokinetics or a related scientific discipline.

OR

7+ years of experience and BS

OR

5+ years of experience and an MS

Preferred Qualifications:

0+ years of experience and an MD, PhD or PharmD degree in pharmacokinetics or a related scientific discipline.

Working knowledge of pharmacokinetic program and analysis software (such as WinNonlin, SAS etc.) along with PK modeling and computer skills in scientific graphing. Normally receives general instructions on non-routine work and detailed instructions on routine new assignments.

Requires a basic understanding of drug development.

The salary range for this position is: $146,540.00 - $189,640.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

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https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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