Associate Director, Pharmacometrics

AbbVie•North Chicago, IL

1d•$141,500 - $268,500

About The Position

The Associate Director, Pharmacometrics will act as an internally and externally recognized pharmacometrician by driving pharmacometrics (PMx) strategy, performing PMx analyses and representing PMx in project teams. They will continuously and consistently develop, implement, and promote innovative PMx methodologies/approaches and provide consultancy and expert advice to other stakeholders. Develop PMx strategy for projects and indications.

Requirements

PhD with 5+ year of experience or Master’s degree with 11+ years of experience in a relevant field such as (bio-)statistical modeling and simulation, PKPD modeling, system pharmacology
Strategic thinking and enterprise view
Proven scientific track record and technical skills to perform the role
Demonstrated project management skills such as scope management and progress tracking/driving
Key Leadership Competencies: Understand the business and the cross-functional contributions needed to deliver results; Develops strategic perspective; Connects unrelated concepts, generates original or unique ideas; Influences colleagues to achieve cross-functional alignment; Communicates openly and honestly with all colleagues; Manages conflict and difficult conversations in a constructive and transparent way; Inspires and motivates others and self to high performance

Responsibilities

Drive Pharmacometrics PK/PD strategy across multiple major projects and programs; collaborate with CPPM senior management in the selection of action plans that best meets business needs in drug development
Responsible for the appropriateness, quality and accuracy of pharmacometrics deliverables
Advise on complex methodologies such as advanced analytics, machine learning and mechanistic modeling
Ensure the timely delivery of PMx regulatory documents and response to regulatory agency comments
Contribute to development of departmental goals; influences strategic PK/PD decisions for the department
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards in PK/PD data analyses, modeling and simulation methods and software
Represent Pharmacometrics in core team meetings
Champion development, implementation, and promotion of innovative PMx approaches across therapeutic areas; identify and develop process improvement initiatives
Participate in internal and external initiatives/working groups (e.g., cross-functional initiatives, process harmonization, IMI calls, ISoP groups)
May manage personnel including their development, mentoring, and effective delegation