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Pfizer

Manager, Clinical Pharmacology

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$106K - $176K/yr

PhD in Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Engineering or PharmD * Strong written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience interpreting PK and PK/PD ...

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Pfizer

Manager, Clinical Pharmacology

Cambridge, MA

$106K - $176K/yr

PhD in Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Engineering or PharmD * Strong written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience interpreting PK and PK/PD ...

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Pfizer

Manager, Clinical Pharmacology

Collegeville, PA

$106K - $176K/yr

PhD in Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Engineering or PharmD * Strong written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience interpreting PK and PK/PD ...

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Pfizer

Manager, Clinical Pharmacology

New York, NY · On-site

$106K - $176K/yr

PhD in Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Engineering or PharmD * Strong written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience interpreting PK and PK/PD ...

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Pfizer

Manager, Clinical Pharmacology

Groton, CT

$106K - $176K/yr

PhD in Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Engineering or PharmD * Strong written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience interpreting PK and PK/PD ...

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Pfizer

Manager, Clinical Pharmacology

Bothell, WA

$106K - $176K/yr

PhD in Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacometrics, Engineering or PharmD * Strong written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience interpreting PK and PK/PD ...

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BridgeBio Pharma

Sr. Director Clinical Pharmacology

This role oversees the design and application of population PK, PK/PD, exposure-response, and PBPK ... Proficiency in industry-standard pharmacometrics tools and programming languages (e.g., NONMEM ...

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How much do pk pd programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for pk pd programmer in the United States is $39.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.72 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PK/PD Programmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PK/PD Programmer, you need a strong background in pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, statistics, and programming, typically supported by a degree in life sciences, mathematics, or a related field. Proficiency with statistical software like NONMEM, R, SAS, and exposure to modeling and simulation platforms are commonly required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interpret complex data. These skills ensure accurate modeling and analysis, which are critical for drug development decision-making and regulatory submissions.

What are PK/PD Programmers?

PK/PD Programmers are specialized professionals who use programming and statistical software to analyze pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) data in clinical research. They help model how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the body, as well as how the drugs affect the body over time. Their work supports clinical trial design, dose selection, and regulatory submissions by ensuring accurate data analysis and reporting. PK/PD Programmers typically work closely with pharmacometricians, statisticians, and clinical scientists.

How does a PK/PD Programmer typically collaborate with pharmacometricians and clinical teams during drug development projects?

PK/PD Programmers play a crucial role in drug development by working closely with pharmacometricians to implement and validate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic models. They routinely interact with clinical teams to understand study designs and data requirements, ensuring accurate data preparation and analysis. Collaboration often involves discussing model assumptions, reviewing results, and troubleshooting data or code issues together. This teamwork helps streamline the decision-making process and ensures that regulatory submissions are robust and reproducible.

What is the difference between Pk Pd Programmer vs Pk Pd Engineer?

AspectPk Pd ProgrammerPk Pd Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a diploma or bachelor's in computer science or related fieldUsually requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or computer science
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, coding, testing, debuggingDesigning, implementing, and maintaining process control systems
Industry UsageManufacturing, automation, software developmentManufacturing, process industries, automation systems

While both roles involve working with control systems and automation, Pk Pd Programmers focus more on coding and software development, whereas Pk Pd Engineers handle system design and integration. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in scope and responsibilities.

Infographic showing various Pk Pd Programmer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 84% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,234 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

Associate Director, Pharmacometrics, Clinical Pharmacology

Clinical Dynamix, Inc.

San Diego, CA

$150K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Associate Director, Pharmacometrics, Clinical Pharmacology

Our client is seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

Position Summary:

The individual will be responsible for the design, leadership, and implementation of Modeling & Simulation strategies across our client’s clinical programs. In this role, you will perform or supervise execution of the pharmacometrics strategy in those programs with focus on implementing model-informed drug development (MIDD) approaches. You will set the strategy for addressing pharmacometric issues and directly influences drug development decisions. The successful candidate will have good quantitative pharmacology skills, scientific reasoning, exploratory graphical analysis skills and report writing skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Developing and executing modeling and simulation strategies from the early through late-stage clinical development and serve as the SME in cross-functional development program teams
  • Delivering strategic and well-timed modeling input at key decision points along the development path
  • Set the strategy for addressing pharmacometric issues in regulatory submissions and directly influences drug development decisions
  • Lead and drive PMX contributions to integrate relevant technical and scientific knowledge in the planning and execution of robust quantitative development programs with focus on MIDD strategies
  • Use state of the art modeling and simulation approaches to interpret PK/PD data and accountable and responsible for ensuring appropriate PK-PD analysis including population PK, PK-PD modeling and simulation, and exposure-response analysis
  • Guide empirical modeling/QSP approaches to understand relationship between PK, biomarkers and disease outcomes undefined

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • PhD or PharmD in Pharmaceutical sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering (or equivalent) required
  • 4+ years experience of relevant industry experience including NLME methods and its application in Dose-exposure-response analysis, population PK/PD modeling, disease progression modeling and clinical trial simulation
  • Clinical pharmacology, statistics and therapeutic knowledge in one or more disease areas
  • Experience with incorporation of MIDD strategies into drug development across all phases and responding to questions on dose and regimen justification, study design among others
  • Hands-on experience with at least NONMEM and R is strongly preferred.

Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements:

  • The ideal candidate will embody our client’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
  • Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize and manage shifting responsibilities in a small, fast-moving and entrepreneurial environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks with competing timelines.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Driven, intelligent, passionate about making a difference for patients with rare diseases.
  • Self-motivated and can independently manage responsibilities.
  • Ability to travel (<10%).