Modeling & Simulations Associate Director
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
September 09, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Associate Director of Modeling & Simulations responsible for developing and executing M&S strategies within cross-functional drug development teams, primarily contributing to decision-making processes such as study design and dose selection. Responsibilities include independently performing PK/PD modeling, clinical trial simulations, and process improvements in M&S capabilities. Requirements: PhD or Master's in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacometrics, or quantitative disciplines; 6+ years (PhD) or 10+ years (Master's) experience in pharmacometric modeling within industry, academia, or regulatory settings. Skills: advanced proficiency in population PK/PD modeling, mechanistic modeling, and tools like NonMem, PsN, R, Phoenix; strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. HighValue: expertise in PK/PD principles, clinical development environment, cross-functional collaboration, and application of modeling to drug research and development. WorkSetup: hybrid or on-site, with flexible work arrangements.