About this role
About This Role
As the Associate Scientific Director, Clinical Pharmacology you will serve as the clinical pharmacology lead on program and study teams, providing strategic leadership in the development and execution of clinical pharmacology plans for drug candidates. You will integrate knowledge of clinical and quantitative pharmacology to optimize and provide rationale for doses, dosage regimens, and study designs throughout the drug development lifecycle.
What You'll Do
Provide clinical pharmacology expertise to program and study teams throughout a molecule’s lifecycle (discovery through development)
Provide functional representation on development program and study teams
Develop & implement the clinical pharmacology development plan, considering all aspects (strategic, scientific, translational, and clinical)
Define key milestones and decisions within the clinical pharmacology development plan and identify risks and mitigation strategies
Lead execution of clinical pharmacology studies & analyses; interpret results and recommend action based on results
Serve as lead author and key contributor to clinical pharmacology sections of clinical and regulatory documents
Seek input from and ensure alignment with cross-functional partners, consultants, experts, and vendors as needed
Work with program and/or study teams to achieve program goals and provide deliverables in approved timeframes
Maintain cutting edge knowledge of best regulatory practices, quantitative/clinical pharmacology methodology, and drug development precedent You are a scientifically driven clinical pharmacologist with deep expertise in PK/PD modeling, quantitative pharmacology, and translational science. You bring hands-on experience leading clinical pharmacology strategy across early and late-stage development, applying Model-Informed Drug Development (MIDD) principles to optimize dose selection, study design, and regulatory strategy. You thrive in cross-functional settings, bridging science and strategy to advance innovative therapies for patients.
Who you are:
You are a scientifically driven clinical pharmacologist with deep expertise in PK/PD modeling, quantitative pharmacology, and translational science. You bring hands-on experience leading clinical pharmacology strategy across early and late-stage development, applying Model-Informed Drug Development (MIDD) principles to optimize dose selection, study design, and regulatory strategy. You thrive in cross-functional settings, bridging science and strategy to advance innovative therapies for patients.
Qualifications
PhD or MD/PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutics or PharmD or other suitable related fields
5+ years relevant industry experience (clinical pharmacology and/or clinical PK/PD)
Ability to analyze and interpret PK and PK/PD data utilizing sound scientific principles
Experience designing and implementing relevant elements of clinical studies and/or dedicated Clinical Pharmacology studies
Ability to develop Clinical Pharmacology strategy in the context of the broader development paradigm
Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate regulatory and ICH guidelines with regard to the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of clinical pharmacology data
Experience with use of PK/PD software packages such as Phoenix, R, SimCYP, NONMEM, Monolix, Adapt, MATLAB, SAS
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective interactions in various environments including, but not limited to, multidisciplinary teams, regulatory agencies, scientific symposia, and advisory boards
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Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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About Biogen
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities.
We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, to advance first-in-class treatments or therapies that deliver superior outcomes. Our approach is to take bold risks, balanced with return on investment to deliver long-term growth.
With approximately 7,000 people worldwide, we are truly a global organization, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which is also home to our research operations. Our international headquarters are based in Baar, Switzerland and we have world-class manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Solothurn, Switzerland. We offer therapies globally through direct affiliate presence in 30 countries and a network of distribution partners in over 50 additional countries.
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What you'll do
- The Associate Scientific Director will lead clinical pharmacology efforts on program and study teams, developing and executing clinical pharmacology plans for drug candidates. This includes providing expertise throughout the drug development lifecycle and ensuring alignment with cross-functional partners.
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