Vice President, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometric

Simulations Plus• US,

34d•$250,000 - $300,000•Remote

About The Position

Simulations Plus stands as a global leader in model-informed and AI-accelerated drug development. We create value for our clients by accelerating the discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and other products through innovative science-based software and consulting solutions. Leadership truly cares about maintaining a positive culture and employee well-being. We offer fully remote work, flexible schedules, and generous vacation policy along with affordable health coverage, annual bonus, and more! The Vice President, Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics Services will play an integral role in strategic direction, development, and future growth while leading and supporting scientific staff with consulting projects.

Requirements

20+ years of pharmacometrics related experience preferred
10+ years of Population PK and PK/PD modeling experience preferred
10+ years of leadership experience preferred
Highly proficient in Monolix, NONMEM, and R
Demonstrated experience successfully implementing model-informed drug development strategies
Professional experience in applying Pharmacometrics preferred
Excellent leadership, coaching, and motivational skills
Great at developing and delivering presentations
Maintain positive attitude and growth mindset while interacting with colleagues and clients
Build and strengthen strategic partnerships across the industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Great organizational skills
Possess excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Support key scientific and business deliverables
Ability to efficiently develop financial plans and manage resources
Strong experience in strategic planning and execution
Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
Highly self-motivated and willing to take on challenges
Work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Nice To Haves

Some travel required for meetings, trainings, and conferences

Responsibilities

Support the achievement of company objectives through leadership, management, and business development
Help define long-term business strategy for the pharmacometrics and clinical pharmacology services offerings
Manage and lead direct reports through day-to-day activities, career planning, and performance management
Achieve company goals related to revenue targets and targeted yield through scientific team leadership, supporting the provision of high-quality scientific services, and working in harmony with other functional areas
Promote and support high-functioning, multidisciplinary project teams while meeting customer needs and expectations
Ensure the use and compliance with appropriate systems, processes, methods, and tools to support efficient and accurate execution of consulting projects
Assess staff training needs and develop plans to provide coaching, mentoring, and training
Oversee and consult on scientific aspects of company projects
May support assigned projects as a senior scientific consultant
Serve as senior scientific reviewer on project deliverables of the entire department
Act as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert for new business development activities related to pharmacometric and clinical pharmacology services, guiding client discussions regarding strategic direction and options for MIDD implementation
Communicate service offerings, software and cross-solution value proposition to clients
Regularly participate in new business development presentations, presenting company service offerings to clients and sharing examples of how we might collaborate with new clients
Contribute to business development activities through the development of leads into opportunities
Promote company products and services to existing and potential clients
Inform and further develop strategy for new services project and develop work scopes and budgets for project proposals
Help develop marketing strategy for services offerings
Understand competitor strengths and weaknesses to maintain a competitive edge and outperform competitors while improving brand health
Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
Assure integration of functional departments to effectively support the company in its mission and objectives
Responsible for content of formal correspondence with clients and regulatory agencies regarding quality-related issues
Assist in presenting internal training programs for scientific staff
Visit clients and collaborators to share pharmacometric and clinical pharmacology-related information
Give scientific presentations at seminars, conferences, and meetings
Facilitate continuous improvement of processes, solve complex problems, evaluate solutions, and make recommendations
Through presentations at scientific conferences, webinars, and social media outreach, maintain and enhance reputation as a key thought leader in model-informed drug development
Track time spent on various projects in project management system
Other duties as assigned