Biomedical Modeler or Senior Biomedical Modeler & Pharmacometrician

The Biomedical Modeler performs advanced pharmacometric modeling and/or statistical analysis to support laboratory and/or clinical research projects and performs tasks related to the project independently and in addition to widely accepted approaches to data analysis may utilize novel approaches. They will assist with performing manuscript preparation to disseminate results of the modeling in peer-reviewed publications.

The Senior Biomedical Modeler performs advanced pharmacometric modeling and/or statistical analysis to support laboratory and/or research projects. Performs tasks related to the project independently and in addition to widely accepted approaches to data analysis may utilize novel approaches. Performs manuscript preparation to disseminates results of the modeling in peer-reviewed publications. Performs training of advanced modeling techniques to individuals as assigned by their supervisor.

The Center for Translational Pharmacology (CTP) at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has two open positions for highly motivated and creative individuals at the Senior Biomedical Modeler and Biomedical Modeler level within the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The CTP is the nexus for clinical pharmacology at St. Jude, where the clinical enterprise has expanded beyond oncology to programs that include non-malignant hematology, cell therapy, infectious diseases, neurologic diseases, epidemiology, and psychology.

Scientists with expertise in innovative pharmacometric and statistical approaches for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data analysis are encouraged to apply. The biomedical modeling group is integral to clinical trial design and interpretation, and scientists are expected to contribute to manuscript preparation with appropriate credit on publications. Additional opportunities for scholarship through novel modeling approaches are encouraged and CTP scientists will have the opportunity for continued professional development through training and participation in scientific conferences. The CTP provides a highly interactive environment with collaborative opportunities for meaningful contributions to the design of all pharmacology aspects within the context of phase 0, phase I, and phase II clinical trials. CTP biomedical modelers will interact with faculty in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and clinicians across all clinical research programs.

Biomedical Modeler

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide pharmacometric expertise to researchers as designated by collaboration areas in all aspects of conducting pharmacometric and/or statistical analyses for basic, translational, and/or clinical studies. Assists with acquiring or acquires the data for modeling and verifies the data prior to modeling.
• Design, coordinate, supervise and implement quality control procedures for both clinical and preclinical research data. Develop appropriate methods to ensure the validity of pharmacometric research data. Works with Lab database to ensure validity of pharmacometric research data.
• Assist in the preparation of pharmacometric results for meeting abstracts, posters, and peer-reviewed manuscripts. May serve as a co-author or in select cases as a primary author on biomedical modeling related publications.
• Provides education and training in pharmacometric techniques to individuals as assigned by the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, or computer science with advanced training in pharmacometrics and/or quantitative systems biology modeling is required.
• Master’s degree or PhD in mathematics, biomedical engineering or related field with advanced training in pharmacometrics and/or quantitative systems biology modeling is preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Four (4) years of relevant experience in pharmacometrics, biostatistics, and/or a relevant research field.
• With a PhD, three (3) years of relevant experience in a pharmacometric or biostatistics, and/or a relevant research field is required.
• Experience in standard pharmacometric and statistical methods, software, and study design is preferred.

Compensation for Biomedical Modeler: $94,640.00/yr. - $169,520.00/yr.

Senior Biomedical Modeler

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide pharmacometric expertise to researchers as designated by collaboratio