About the role#
This PhD Fellowship program offers early-career scientists a path into drug development and innovation. You will join the Oncology department with a focus on Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology. The role is designed for recent graduates and includes structured mentorship, technical training, and exposure to leadership. You will work to establish PK, PD, efficacy, and safety relationships in clinical settings to support drug candidates.
What you'll do#
- Perform modeling and simulation to support clinical development, including non-compartmental analysis, population PK analysis, and exposure-response analyses.
- Develop Model-Based Drug Development plans and Clinical Pharmacology plans for early-stage candidates.
- Collaborate with QCP working group leads and non-clinical teams to determine first-in-human dosing and early development strategies.
- Work with pharmacometrics, QSP, and bioanalytical teams to expand your clinical pharmacology skills.
- Present your findings to QCP leadership and other internal and external groups.
- Partner with study and indication leads to gain experience as a PK scientist and study lead.
What you'll need#
- A Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology, Non-Clinical Pharmacokinetics, or Pharmacometrics.
- Experience in pharmacokinetic analysis, including metabolism and modeling and simulation.
- Proficiency in R, NONMEM, WinNonLin, and other relevant software.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- The ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- The role requires up to 10% travel.
About Daiichi Sankyo Japan
Daiichi Sankyo Japan operates as a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Tokyo. The company focuses on the research, development, and sales of medical products. It specializes in treatments for cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The organization employs over 10,000 people and was founded in 2005.
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