Senior Scientist I, QSP/QST Consulting Services

Simulations Plus, Inc.  ยท  via Get Backend Jobs
๐Ÿ’ฐ $120,000 - $140,000/yr ๐ŸŒŽ Remote

Job Description:

  • Design, write, test, and use computer code to build and maintain sub-models representing cellular, molecular, and biochemical processes
  • Represent compound pharmacodynamics and/or mechanism of action by translating laboratory data into model parameters and curating clinical data for calibration and validation
  • Learn and effectively utilize company agentic AI solutions for technical work
  • Lead or contribute to consulting project activities and deliverables
  • Contribute to R&D efforts, including license-ready model updates and QST model development for liver injury
  • Combine systems pharmacology modeling, software code development, project management, and software maintenance
  • Develop task and deliverable plans aligned with sponsor service agreements
  • Identify project risks and suggest mitigation strategies
  • Schedule meetings with internal and external collaborators
  • Lead report and presentation preparation with minimal supervision
  • Lead consulting projects after demonstrating required technical and project management skills
  • Initiate departmental activities supporting QSP team growth and efficiency
  • Participate in joint manuscript preparation and review
  • Manage project effort within contracted resource allocations
  • Publish work in scientific journals, including documentation, text, figures, and editor/peer-reviewer correspondence
  • Oversee and supervise technical work and mentor less experienced scientists
  • Train others on QSP/QST and related models
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of QSP/QST modeling experience or demonstration of equivalent skill sets
  • Proficiency in mathematics, dynamic systems, drug development, and pharmacology
  • General knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, including clinical endpoints and underlying cell and molecular biology and/or biochemistry
  • Experience with MATLAB, THALES, Julia, SimBiology, Monolix, GastroPlusโ„ข, and/or C++ programming
  • Experience with PBPK, PK, popPK and/or PKPD modeling
  • Basic familiarity with large-language models and agentic AI
  • Ability to apply modeling and simulation for maximum impact and communicate effectively to non-modeling audiences
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills
  • Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Occasional travel for conferences, meetings, and training
  • Masterโ€™s degree in pharmaceutical science, biomedical engineering, or related life sciences field required
  • PhD in pharmaceutical science, biomedical engineering, or related life sciences field preferred

Benefits:

  • Fully remote work
  • Flexible schedules
  • Generous vacation policy
  • Affordable health coverage
  • Annual bonus
  • Employee well-being support
  • Positive company culture