About the Opportunity

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences within the Bouve College of Health Sciences is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Fellows through the Northeastern University-Moderna Academic-Industrial Fellowship program. The Post-Doctoral Fellows will be responsible for the clinical pharmacology and pharmacometric deliverables for drug candidates in early and later stages of clinical development. She/he will contribute to evaluating various clinical pharmacology and modeling strategies and building clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics models to support dose selection at various stages of drug development. The Fellow will support the Clinical Pharmacology Project Lead at Moderna on programs with high quantitative intensity and will collaborate closely with Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics team on advanced pharmacology models. At Northeastern, the Fellow will be involved in publication, presentations, and mentoring of junior level students in the laboratory. Specifically, the candidate will support with the following:

• Develop and execute Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric Strategy of clinical development teams under the supervision of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometric project lead at Moderna.
• Support regulatory responses related to clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics.
• Perform advanced quantitative pharmacology and pharmacometric analyses and activities within assigned programs to yield high value PK/PD support for critical decisions and dose selection.
• Interpret and present results and recommend appropriate actions.
• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of best regulatory practices, clinical pharmacology principles, PK/PD analysis methodology and drug development precedent.
• Develop and maintain scientific awareness and presence in Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric Science.
• Publish manuscripts and posters, presents at national and international scientific conferences and other scientific forums.

Qualifications:

• A PhD degree with a focus in pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, pharmaceutics or other related field.
• Hands-on proficiency in using pharmacometrics tools including but not limited to NONMEM, R and Phoenix.
• Understanding of pharmacometric principles and incorporation of M&S strategies.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear and concise presentations for both internal and external meetings.
• Publication record in pharmacometrics.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .