Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About the Opportunity JOB SUMMARY We seek to hire one Postdoctoral Research Fellow through the Northeastern University-Moderna Academic-Industrial Fellowship program. The Post-Doctoral Fellow 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 be involved in: Development 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. Performs advanced quantitative pharmacology and pharmacometric analyses and activities within assigned programs to yield high value PK/PD support for critical decisions and dose selection. Interprets and presents results and recommends appropriate actions Develops and maintains strong knowledge of best regulatory practices, clinical pharmacology principles, PK/PD analysis methodology and drug development precedent. Develops and maintains scientific awareness and presence in Quantitative Pharmacology and Pharmacometric Science. Publishes 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. 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. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 108S Expected Hiring Range: $59,425.00 - $83,935.00 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The systemwhich includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwideserves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The universitys residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeasterns personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectorsaligned around solving todays highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.