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Associate Director, Quantitative Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics - Mechanistic Modeling, Immunology

Merck
October 1, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Associate Director specializing in mechanistic modeling and quantitative drug development for immunology therapeutics. Responsibilities: independently design and execute model analysis plans (PK/PD, PBPK, QSP), integrate preclinical and clinical data, develop translational strategies, perform clinical trial simulations, and support dose and schedule optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to align strategies and advance drug candidates. Requirements: Ph.D. (4+ years), PharmD (6+ years), or MS (8+ years) with experience in pharmaceutical development, biopharmaceutics, pharmacometrics, or related fields. Proficiency in modeling software (Phoenix, R, NONMEM, etc.), experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication is essential. Preferred: proven impact in drug development decision-making via model-based approaches, knowledge of immunology, biologics, and innovative modeling strategies including AI/ML integration. High-value specifics: focus on biologics or complex therapeutics in immunologic disorders, supporting translational and clinical phases. Work setup: hybrid, with 10% travel. The role emphasizes scientific innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and impact on clinical development strategies.