Job Details

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Position Number: 6369635
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Medicine - Pharmacology

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

We seek to hire one Postdoctoral Research Fellow through the Northeastern University-Moderna Academic-Industrial Fellowship program. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be responsible for the clinical pharmacology and pharmacometric deliverables for drug candidates in early and later stages of clinical development. She/he will contribute to evaluating various clinical pharmacology and modeling strategies and building clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics models to support dose selection at various stages of drug development. The Fellow will support the Clinical Pharmacology Project Lead at Moderna on programs with high quantitative intensity and will collaborate closely with Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics team on advanced pharmacology models. At Northeastern, the Fellow will be involved in publication, presentations, and mentoring of junior level students in the laboratory. Specifically, the candidate will be involved in:

Development and execute Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric Strategy of clinical development teams under the supervision of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometric project lead at Moderna.
Support regulatory responses related to clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics.
Performs advanced quantitative pharmacology and pharmacometric analyses and activities within assigned programs to yield high value PK/PD support for critical decisions and dose selection.
Interprets and presents results and recommends appropriate actions
Develops and maintains strong knowledge of best regulatory practices, clinical pharmacology principles, PK/PD analysis methodology and drug development precedent.
Develops and maintains scientific awareness and presence in Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric Science.
Publishes manuscripts and posters, presents at national and international scientific conferences and other scientific forums.

QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD degree with a focus in pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, pharmaceutics or other related field.
Hands-on proficiency in using pharmacometrics tools including but not limited to NONMEM, R and Phoenix.
Understanding of pharmacometric principles and incorporation of M&S strategies.
Ability to develop and deliver clear and concise presentations for both internal and external meetings.
Publication record in pharmacometrics.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108S

Expected Hiring Range:
$59,425.00 - $83,935.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Fellow_R133340-1