Senior Scientist I, QSP/QST Consulting Services
Simulations Plus, Inc. ยท via
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๐ฐ $120,000 - $140,000/yr
๐ 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, GastroPlusโข, 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
- Masterโs 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