Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

21h

About The Position

Northeastern University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow through the Northeastern University–Moderna Academic–Industrial Fellowship Program. The Fellow will support pharmacometrics (PMx) efforts while embedded in Moderna’s Clinical and Quantitative Pharmacology (CQP) function. The role contributes modeling and simulation deliverables for drug candidates in early and late clinical development across multiple therapeutic modalities.

The Fellow will support Moderna project leads by evaluating and implementing model-informed drug development strategies, including population PK/PD, exposure–response, and mechanistic systems modeling. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional partners within CQP and across the broader development organization, applying quantitative methods and domain knowledge to inform development decisions.

At Northeastern University, the Fellow will contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, and mentoring junior trainees in the academic laboratory environment. The Fellow will have opportunities to author manuscripts, present at national and international scientific conferences, and participate in professional development activities. Clear, concise, and scientifically rigorous presentations for internal and external audiences are expected.

Requirements

• PhD in pharmacometrics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on proficiency with pharmacometrics and modeling tools, including NONMEM, Monolix, R, nlmixr2, and/or Phoenix.
• Strong understanding of pharmacometrics principles and application of modeling and simulation strategies to PK/PD analyses, exposure–response characterization, and dose selection and optimization.
• Evidence of scientific engagement and emerging thought leadership in Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear, concise, scientifically rigorous presentations for internal and external audiences.

Nice To Haves

• A record of publication in pharmacometrics.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacometrics efforts within Moderna’s Clinical and Quantitative Pharmacology function.
• Contribute to modeling and simulation deliverables for drug candidates in early and late clinical development across multiple therapeutic modalities.
• Support project leads in evaluating and implementing model-informed drug development strategies, including population PK/PD, exposure–response, and mechanistic systems modeling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners within CQP and across the broader development organization to inform development decisions.
• Engage in scientific publication and conference presentations at Northeastern University.
• Mentor junior trainees within the academic laboratory environment.
• Author manuscripts and present posters and talks at national and international scientific conferences.
• Develop and deliver clear, concise, scientifically rigorous presentations for internal and external audiences.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness and life benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Commuting and transportation benefits

What This Job Offers

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