Senior Scientist Clinical Pharmacokinetics

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Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Senior Scientist Clinical Pharmacokinetics (PK Scientist) to join our team. The Senior Scientist Clinical Pharmacokinetics (PK Scientist) role within Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (CPP) is responsible for the following activities of end-to-end Phase 1 study execution of Clinical Pharmacology Phase 1-owned studies:

• Protocol development
• Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic data analysis
• Generating the in-text tables and figures and PK/PD attachments for clinical study reports and CP CSR section writing
• Study summary contributions to CTD regulatory submission documents

Additional responsibilities include the support of all other studies in any phase of development which include noncompartmental clinical pharmacology analysis (and all associated activities). The PK Scientist role is also responsible for PK/PD NCA for all study phases (Phase I-IV).

Main Accountabilities

• For clinical trial protocols under the ownership of CPP, author the CP sections of the protocol, coordinate the overall development of the protocol, and ensure timely approval and issuance of the document.
• For clinical trial protocols under the ownership of the therapeutic area, participate in the development and review of CP sections of the document.
• If necessary, participate in protocol training of PK/PD-related procedures for clinical study center personnel.
• Provide QC review of protocols written by other CPP PK Scientists.
• Review non-compartmental analysis (NCA) trial specific data transfer agreements provided by the PK Office Vendor for the creation of PK/PD analysis datasets.
• Create the Clinical Pharmacology Analysis Plan based on the protocol.
• Perform pre-DBL, interim, and final NCA for trials in all phases of drug development.
• Prepare the final NCA output including in-text tables and graphs for the Clinical Study Report (CSR).
• Create a data review document with data handling rules for review by the CPP Leader prior to conducting the final analysis.
• Perform QC for analysis performed by other CPP PK Scientists.
• For CSRs under the ownership of CPP, develop the CPP sections, and facilitate a timely review and approval of those sections.
• For regulatory submission documents, provide tables and figures for study-specific summaries and support the development of other PK/PD related sections.
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with other departments to facilitate on-time deliverables.
• Ensure all study documentation generated by CPP are properly managed and maintained on the CPP Repository.
• Mentor junior CPP PK Scientists on medical writing and NCA.

Other Accountabilities & Tasks

• Perform literature searches and summarise the findings.
• Contribute to preparation of IB, INDs, briefing books, submission package, and other regulatory documents as applicable to support clinical studies and/or programs.
• Work effectively in a matrix environment, managing CP deliverables in accordance with timelines and overall project goals.
• Become familiar and apply appropriate regulatory guidelines in the design of clinical development plans and studies.
• Apply relevant technical trainings/learnings to daily responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher and/or equivalent preferably with science background.
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience.
• Knowledge of PK, PD, and statistical principles.
• Excellent data handling skills and working knowledge of database structures.
• Experience with Phoenix WinNonlin is a must and R is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of software products.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills to handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously across projects.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• General understanding of overall process of drug development and the overall pharmaceutical R&D process is preferred.
• Estimated both domestic and international travel of about 5% of time.

Required Skills:

• Analytical Reasoning
• Clinical Data Management
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Clinical Trials Operations
• Coaching
• Critical Thinking
• Drug Discovery Development
• Empowering People
• Pharmacokinetic Modeling
• Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmacology
• Pharmacometrics
• Program Management
• Report Writing
• Scientific Research
• Technologically Savvy