Description
The Senior Director, Pharmacokinetics provides strategic, scientific, and operational leadership across Clinical Pharmacology PK/PD, Early Clinical Development Biostatistics, and Statistical Programming functions.
This role is responsible for ensuring teams are appropriately resourced, equipped with the capabilities needed to meet client and project demands, and positioned to deliver high-quality outcomes across studies and development programs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for Clinical Pharmacology PK/PD, Early Clinical Development Biostatistics, and Statistical Programming
- Overseeing the design and execution of early clinical development statistical strategies
- Leading resource planning, workforce forecasting, capacity management, and project assignments across PK/PD, biostatistics, and statistical programming teams
- Serving as a senior scientific and operational consultant for highly complex client engagements and development programs
- Contributing to the broader IQVIA BIOS organization by shaping functional strategy, advancing operational improvements, developing talent, promoting innovation, driving standards adoption, and leading cross-organizational initiatives
The Senior Director will establish and execute strategic objectives, drive operational excellence, and lead initiatives that enhance functional performance, innovation, and organizational effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutics, or related field and 12 years experience including Clinical Pharmacology and line management experience OR Master's Degree or PharmD in Pharmacy or related field and 14 years experience OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience required
- Advanced knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, including NCA, PopPK modeling, exposure-response analysis, and current drug development trends
- Strong understanding of PK/PD standards, methodologies, and operational processes supporting clinical development programs
- Comprehensive knowledge of the drug development lifecycle, ICH GCP, and applicable global regulatory requirements
- Proven leadership capabilities with excellent coaching, mentoring, talent development, and team-building skills
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities with experience navigating complex scientific and operational challenges
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools and technologies, including Phoenix WinNonlin, NONMEM, SAS, SigmaPlot, Microsoft Office, and related software, as applicable
Additional Job Details
- Location: Home-based (Remote)
- Travel: Occasional travel required
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $137,600.00 - $383,300.00.