Director in Discovery PKPD at Eli Lilly leading modeling strategies for genetic medicines programs involving advanced therapies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring scientists in a global environment.
Responsibilities
Serve as the Discovery PKPD project leader for genetic medicines programs, including ASOs, siRNA, LNP-mediated delivery, gene therapy (AAV and non-viral vectors), and antibody-siRNA conjugates (ARC)
Develop and implement modeling strategies that enhance decision-making for genetic medicines inform translational research strategies
Design, analyze, and interpret quantitative pharmacology and PK/PD studies
Collaborate effectively with scientists within and outside the functional area to integrate PK/PD into team strategy and contribute to project team discussions, guiding key go/no-go decisions with quantitative approaches
Communicate quantitative findings both internally and externally through scientific publications, conference presentations, and cross-functional forums
Mentor junior scientists and contribute to the growth of PKPD modeling capabilities within the genetic medicines space and neuroscience space
Requirements
PhD in Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical engineering, or a related subject area
5 or more years of relevant industry or CRO experience in translational and/or mechanistic PKPD modeling
Experience with empirical or mechanistic PK/PD modeling to support drug discovery and/or development
Experience with translational PK/PD modeling to support interspecies scaling, human dose projections, and first-in-human study design
Experience with relevant modeling and simulation software such as NONMEM, mrgsolve, MATLAB, Monolix, SimCYP, PKSim, or equivalent platforms
Strong interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated experience working effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed collaborative environment
Benefits
eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
pension
vacation benefits
eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
life insurance and death benefits
certain time off and leave of absence benefits
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Job title
Director – Discovery PKPD Project Leader, Novel Modalities
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