AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

Associate Director - Pharmacometrics

Quantitative Biology & BiostatisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNorth Chicago, IL, USA$141.5k - $268.5k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A PhD with at least 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with at least 11 years of experience in a relevant field such as biostatistical modeling and simulation, PK/PD modeling, or systems pharmacology.
Strategic thinking and an enterprise view.
A proven scientific track record and the technical skills to perform the role.
Project management skills, including scope management and progress tracking and driving.
Ability to understand the business and the cross-functional contributions needed to deliver results.
Ability to develop a strategic perspective.
Ability to connect unrelated concepts and generate original or unique ideas.
Ability to influence colleagues to achieve cross-functional alignment.
Ability to communicate openly and honestly with colleagues.
Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations constructively and transparently.
Ability to inspire and motivate others and oneself to high performance.

Responsibilities

Drive pharmacometrics PK/PD strategy across multiple major projects and programs, collaborating with CPPM senior management to select action plans that best meet business needs in drug development.
Ensure the appropriateness, quality, and accuracy of pharmacometrics deliverables.
Advise on complex methodologies such as advanced analytics, machine learning, and mechanistic modeling.
Ensure timely delivery of pharmacometrics regulatory documents and responses to regulatory agency comments.
Contribute to departmental goals and influence 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 the development, implementation, and promotion of innovative pharmacometrics approaches across therapeutic areas and identify and develop process improvement initiatives.
Participate in internal and external initiatives and working groups, including cross-functional initiatives, process harmonization, IMI calls, and ISoP groups.
May manage personnel, including their development, mentoring, and effective delegation.

Job Description

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.

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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Compensation: 141500 to 268500 (USD) (YEARLY)

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: North Chicago, IL
Founded: 1888

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