Principal Scientist, Preclinical Safety & Translational Sciences-Translational Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics

Johnson & Johnson • San Diego, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Scientist will be a key member of discovery project teams and interact closely with biology, chemistry, and other drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic (DMPK) project members to help craft the most appropriate preclinical and early clinical studies and the associated quantitative model-based analyses to advise candidate selection and dosing recommendations. Modeling approaches used may include physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling, mechanistic PK/PD modeling, and/or systems pharmacology modeling to help (a) predict preclinical and clinical PK profiles (b) quantify exposure/ response relationships for target engagement biomarkers, efficacy, and potential adverse effects, and (c) guide in vivo and in vitro experimental designs that will be most informative for modeling. We are searching for the best talent for a Principal Scientist, Preclinical Safety & Translational Sciences-Translational Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics to be located in Spring House, PA or La Jolla, CA. You will be responsible for: Applying Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling to drive project team decisions from early discovery through early clinical studies. Contributing to guide modeling and simulation strategies within the organization.

Requirements

• PhD in Pharmacology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant industry experience OR a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant industry experience is required.
• Strong familiarity with principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and experience performing PK and/or PK/PD modeling is preferred.
• Proven skills in mathematical modeling and simulation, supported by peer-reviewed publications is highly desired.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral/written communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Applying Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) modeling to drive project team decisions from early discovery through early clinical studies.
• Contributing to guide modeling and simulation strategies within the organization.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal