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Job Details

Cencora is seeking a Senior Manager, Pharmacometrics and Data Sciences to apply his/her knowledge in pharmacometrics and modelling and simulation (M&S) to quantitative pharmacology and sciences in non-clinical and clinical pharmacokinetic (PK) / pharmacodynamic (PD).

This role is remote based in the United States of America.

As Senior Manager, Pharmacometrics & Data Sciences you will contribute to the development and execution of pharmacometrics Model-informed Drug Development (MIDD) approaches that support drug development and regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacometrics and quantitative pharmacology modeling, with demonstrated project management skills. This role will involve cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful application of quantitative modeling and simulation techniques to optimize drug development programs.

Responsibilities:

• Development, execution and interpretation of pharmacometric analyses, including population PK and PK/PD models, Non-Compartmental Analysis (NCA), exposure-response modeling, clinical trial simulations.

Technical Expertise

• Develop and validate pharmacometric models to support dose selection, trial design, and decision-making.

• Analyze and interpret complex pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) data, integrating results with clinical and preclinical data.

• Author and review technical protocols, analysis plan, reports and scientific publications. Review regulatory documents in area of expertise.

• Propose innovative quantitative pharmacology approaches and optimize modeling processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with clinical pharmacology, biostatistics, regulatory, and clinical development teams to align pharmacometric strategies with program objectives.

• Communicate modeling results and their implications to cross-functional teams and senior management

• Represent the company in meetings with academic institutions and industry forums as a pharmacometric subject matter expert.

Project Management

• Oversee multiple pharmacometric projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.

• Ensure contact with the client

• Manage project oversight, quality and budget control.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal quality standards

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Education:

• Pharm D or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Biomedical Engineering, with specialization in pharmacometrics
• A Master’s degree with substantial relevant experience will also be considered.

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in pharmacometrics within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in population PK/PD modeling, exposure-response analysis, and clinical trial simulations.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficiency in pharmacometric software (essentially NONMEM and R, PKanalyx or Phoenix Winonlin). Knowledge of PKSim, Monolix, MATLAB is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including preclinical and early clinical development and the underlying pharmacometrics issues
• Minimum knowledge of basic of IT
• Autonomous, concentrated and high-quality work
• Ability to work in team and manage more junior people in the context of an international team working remotely
• Sense of responsibility
• Knowledge of English

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical