AVP/ Head, Quantitative Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics - Oncology
Merck
September 21, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Head of Quantitative Pharmacology & Pharmacometrics (QP2) leading oncology pipeline strategy, utilizing advanced analytics, modeling, and AI/ML approaches to inform drug safety, efficacy, dosing, patient selection, and benefit-risk assessments across discovery, clinical development, and lifecycle management. Responsibilities: provide strategic scientific leadership, oversee QP2 initiatives, mentor scientists, shape program and regulatory strategies, and develop a modern quantitative operating model for oncology. Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent with at least 15 years in drug development, including 5+ years in oncology; expertise in biopharmaceutics, pharmacometrics, and computational biology; extensive experience with multiple modalities such as ADCs, biologics, small molecules, TCEs; proven record in model-informed drug development, regulatory filings (NDA/MAA), and interdisciplinary team leadership. HighValue: oncology, multiple modalities, model-informed development, regulatory strategy, AI/ML integration, global regulatory engagement, leadership in a modality-agnostic organization. WorkSetup: hybrid remote, with a flexible work arrangement.