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Associate Scientific Director, Pharmacometrics

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About This Role Pharmacometrics analyses and insight are critical in the development of drug candidates, determination of product viability, and maximization of commercial value at Biogen. As the ...

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The Pharmacometrics group within QP2 brings an experienced leadership team, deep modeling expertise and state-of-the-art modeling approaches across multiple therapeutic areas and modalities to drive ...

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A Pharmacometrics job involves using mathematical models and statistical techniques to quantify drug effects, optimize dosing, and support decision-making in drug development. Professionals in this field analyze pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) data to predict drug behavior and improve therapeutic outcomes. They work closely with clinical pharmacologists, statisticians, and regulatory experts to enhance drug safety and efficacy. Typical roles exist in pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, and academia, helping to streamline drug approval and development processes.

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As a pharmacometrician, your typical responsibilities include designing and executing pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic models, analyzing clinical trial data, and providing quantitative support for drug development decisions. You will collaborate closely with clinical pharmacologists, statisticians, and regulatory teams to optimize study design, dosing regimens, and data interpretation. The workflow often involves managing multiple modeling projects, attending cross-functional meetings, and preparing reports for both internal teams and regulatory submissions. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of science and data to influence critical stages of pharmaceutical research and development.

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Infographic showing various Pharmacometrics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 68% Physical, 20% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $242,400 per year, or $116.5 per hour.

Associate Scientific Director, Pharmacometrics

Biogen

Remote

$167K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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About This Role
Pharmacometrics analyses and insight are critical in the development of drug candidates, determination of product viability, and maximization of commercial value at Biogen. As the Associate Director, Pharmacometrics, you will provide pharmacometrics expertise for high-priority clinical development programs and support quantitative decision-making through advanced modeling and simulation.
In this role, you will contribute to the pharmacometrics strategy across disease areas and serve as a key scientific resource to program teams and functional partners. You will report to the Head of Pharmacometrics and collaborate closely with cross functional teams to ensure pharmacometrics analyses are appropriately applied to program needs.
What You'll Do
  • Provide pharmacometrics expertise to activities throughout the drug development lifecycle and effectively collaborate with cross functional teams
  • Execute advanced pharmacometrics analyses, with emphasis on PK/PD modeling and simulation and exposure-response analysis for high priority programs
  • Identify opportunities where modeling and simulation can advance the understanding of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy and safety
  • Contribute to Model Informed Drug Development (MIDD) activities to support dose selection, regimen optimization and clinical trial design
  • Communicate the pharmacometrics analysis results to program teams to support data-driven decision-making process
  • Mentor and guide Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics colleagues on pharmacometrics analyses methodologies
  • Serve as a lead author and key contributor for pharmacometrics sections of clinical and regulatory documents
  • Publish in scientific journals and present at internal and external scientific events

Who You Are
You are a quantitative scientist with strong experience applying population PK/PD analysis methodology to drug development questions. You are comfortable working on complex problems, contributing scientific insight to multidisciplinary teams and supporting program-level decision-making through rigorous quantitative analyses.
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Qualifications
Required Skills
  • PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutics or a related quantitative discipline.
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience applying population PK/PD and other advanced quantitative methodologies to decision making
  • Deep and extensive experience with advanced population PK/PD methodology
  • Strong understanding of the clinical pharmacology principles and methodologies and their application in drug development
  • Solid knowledge of the drug development process and regulatory expectations for pharmacometrics analyses
  • Ability to interpret quantitative results and translate analyses into actionable program insights
  • Hands-on experience with pharmacometrics software tools such as NONMEM, Monolix, and R.
  • Experience with mechanistic or systems pharmacology models is a plus.

Job Level: Management
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $167,000.00-$230,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
  • Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
  • Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
  • 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
  • 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
  • Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

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At Biogen, our mission is clear - we are pioneers in neuroscience. Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. Together, our employees create, commercialize, and manufacture transformative therapies for our patient population.

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