Associate Director, Pharmacometrics

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

. Develop pharmacometrics strategies for multiple programs .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $164,000 - $246,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacometrics strategies, population PK and PK/PD modeling, and regulatory submissions, with a strong foundation in clinical pharmacology and drug development processes. Capable of effectively collaborating in multidisciplinary teams while managing complex analyses and regulatory interactions.

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PhD In Pharmaceutical SciencesClinical Pharmacokinetic AnalysisPopulation PK ModelingRegulatory Submissions (IND, NDA)Modeling And Simulation Software (NONMEM, Monolix)

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Hard Skills

Population PK AnalysisPK/PD ModelingClinical Study Protocol DesignData InterpretationRegulatory Document Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkIndependent Work AbilityAdaptability In Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

NONMEMMonolixPhoenix WinNonlinRGastroPlusSimCYPADAPTPK Sim

Industry Keywords

PharmacokineticsPharmacodynamicsDrug Development ProcessRegulatory Agency InteractionsModel Informed Drug Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop pharmacometrics strategies for multiple programs
Design, perform, interpret, and report population PK, PK/PD, and exposure-response analyses
Provide hands-on population PK and PK/PD modeling and simulation support for development projects, including dose selection and optimization
Design clinical study protocols and analyze and interpret study data
Prepare clinical study reports and regulatory documents, including INDs, NDAs, and IBs
Determine scope, design, planning, and analysis of Phase 1–4 pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies
Develop appropriate population PK models and PK/PD analyses to support development and regulatory objectives through commercialization
Plan, prepare, and review drug development plans and regulatory filings
Contribute relevant sections to IND and NDA/BLA regulatory submissions
Address regulatory agency queries during reviews and inspections
Identify and manage consultants and vendors supporting pharmacometrics analyses
Participate effectively on cross-functional teams to integrate Model Informed Drug Development principles

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, clinical pharmacology, or mathematical/statistical sciences
5+ years of experience with clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic data analysis
Strong understanding of clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics principles and the drug development process
Experience performing modeling and simulation tasks using software for PK/PD analysis, such as NONMEM, Monolix, Phoenix WinNonlin, R, GastroPlus, SimCYP, ADAPT, or PK Sim
Experience in regulatory agency interactions is a plus
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Ability to navigate and succeed in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
Embody and model Jazz core values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation, depending on the role
Discretionary equity grants under Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k retirement savings plan
Flexible paid vacation