Principal Scientist, Preclinical Safety & Translational Sciences-Translational Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics
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Job Function:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Pharmacokinetics & PharmacometricsJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
San Diego, California, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
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Purpose: 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.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Education:
- 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.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Clinical Data Management, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Trials Operations, Coaching, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Drug Development, Drug Discovery Development, Organizing, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Program Management, Report Writing, Researching, Research Proposals, Scientific ResearchThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$117,000.00 - $201,250.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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
Additional information can be found through the link below.
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
Skills Required
- PhD in Pharmacology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 4 or more years of relevant industry experience
- Master's degree in Pharmacology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field with 6 or more years of relevant industry experience
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication, and teamwork skills
- Strong familiarity with pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles
- Experience performing PK and/or PK/PD modeling
- Proven mathematical modeling and simulation skills supported by peer-reviewed publications
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