Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Harmony Biosciences LLC • Plymouth Meeting, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Harmony Biosciences is recruiting for a Director, Clinical Pharmacology in our Plymouth Meeting, PA location. This role serves as a key contributor to Harmony’s clinical development programs by supporting the strategic design, execution, and interpretation of clinical pharmacology studies that guide dose selection, exposure‑response understanding, and overall clinical strategy. This position works closely with cross‑functional partners to develop study protocols, oversee PK/PD analyses, and ensure high-quality data generation to support regulatory submissions and clinical decision‑making. Responsibilities include analyzing and summarizing PK/PD data, contributing to clinical study reports and regulatory documents, and staying current with scientific and regulatory developments in the field. Ideal candidates bring foundational experience in clinical studies or PK/PD analysis, strong analytical and communication skills, and a desire to grow within a dynamic, collaborative, and patient‑focused organization.

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, or MD required in Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacokinetics, or related discipline
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience in clinical pharmacology and/or pharmacomerics within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology R&D environment.
• Solid understanding of clinical pharmacology principles in drug development including PK/PD modeling and simulation, biopharmaceutics and ADME concepts and modeling required
• Familiarity with clinical trial design and regulatory requirements required
• Demonstrated leadership in clinical pharmacology strategy, regulatory interactions, and program‑level decision‑making.
• Proven ability to mentor others and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Must think critically and creatively, and be able to determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems and have strong organizational and planning skills
• Solid working knowledge of FDA, ICH and CFR regulations and clinical pharmacology-related guidance documents
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NCA and PK/PD analysis modeling tools (ie. NONMEM, Phoenix WinNonlin, R) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pharmacology and PK/PD strategy development across assigned programs and indications.
• Serve as the clinical pharmacology expert on cross‑functional program and governance teams, providing PK/PD guidance from early development through clinical stages.
• Provide scientific oversight for PK, PD, exposure–response, QT/QTc, DDI, special population studies, and modeling and simulation activities.
• Oversee CROs and internal partners to ensure high‑quality execution, analysis, and interpretation of clinical pharmacology studies in alignment with GCP and regulatory expectations.
• Contribute to protocol development, study execution, data analysis, study reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Prepare and review clinical pharmacology content for regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, briefing packages) and participate in Health Authority interactions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of regulatory guidance, scientific advances, and industry best practices in clinical pharmacology and modeling/simulation.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, CMC, and Pharmacovigilance to integrate clinical pharmacology strategies.
• Ensure adherence to company SOPs, GCP, FDA/ICH guidelines, and applicable regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental benefits the first of the month following start date
• Generous paid time off and Company designated Holidays
• Company paid Disability benefits and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Company sponsored wellness programs
• Professional development initiatives and continuous learning opportunities
• A certified Great Place to Work® for eight consecutive years based on our positive, values-based company culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree