
Principal Scientist, Pharmacometrics Support
Johnson & Johnson
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Spring House • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $117,000 - $201,250 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Preparing R programming scripts to generate non-linear mixed effect modelling (NONMEM) analysis input dataset(s) for PK, PK/PD or Exposure Response analysis.
- Modifying the variable definition file for dataset generation.
- Generating Analysis Dataset Non-Compartmental Analysis (ADNCA) input datasets and associated Data Transfer Agreements and metadata.
- Upon request, QC NONMEM or ADNCA input dataset(s) generated by another PM support colleague.
- Generating e-submission package for NONMEM (or other modelling type) analysis.
- Interacting with other departments (including but not limited to Data Management, Clinical & Statistical Programming, bio-analytical teams, Regulatory) and external Vendors.
- Promoting better understanding across different departments.
- Piloting the generation of the first draft AI Authored data specification.
- Performing pharmacometric Analysis QC activities in support of the PM Leader.
- Driving CPP internal process improvements in dataset creation, dataset QC, pharmacometric analysis QC procedures and e-submission package preparation.
- Overseeing internal R package updates and maintenance.
- Creating required training decks for internal use.
- Actively participating in working groups related to AI assisted code generation.
- Presenting (cross-departmental) process improvements within/outside the department.
- Carrying out functional responsibilities in accordance with applicable SOPs and Regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology, Chemical/Biomedical Engineering or a related field with 6+ years of pharmaceutical development experience OR a PhD with 4+ years of pharmaceutical development experience is required.
- Expertise with R programming language and R function creation is required.
- A fundamental understanding of clinical drug development and PK & PK/PD population PK modeling concepts is required.
- Good understanding of regulatory requirements and eCTD is required.
- Good understanding of AI driven approaches within data programming is required.
- Data-handling skills and solid understanding of clinical database structures such as SDTM and ADAM is required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail are required.
- Ability to build and improve working relationships inside and outside the department; ability and willingness to work in a cross-functional team environment (building strategic working relationships) is required.
- Ability to collaborate in a diverse global environment is required.
- Self-motivation with the ability to work independently with minimal direction is required.
- Prior knowledge with ADNCA and ADPPK dataset standards is preferred.
- R Shiny programming experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of principles of non-linear mixed effect modeling is preferred.
- Prior experience with pharmacometric analysis QC would be an asset.
- Experience within oncology and immunology is an asset.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- business accident insurance
- group legal insurance
- consolidated retirement plan (pension)
- savings plan (401(k))
- Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
- Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
- Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
- Caregiver Leave – 10 days
- Volunteer Leave – 4 days
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
R programmingR function creationnon-linear mixed effect modelingpharmacometric analysis QCADNCA dataset standardsAI driven approachesdata-handling skillsSDTMADAMeCTD
Soft Skills
written communicationoral communicationattention to detailrelationship buildingcross-functional teamworkcollaborationself-motivationindependence