[NMusers] PK/PD: Senior Clinical Associate Opportunities at Merck

Senior Clinical Associate - Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology-CLI001449

Job Description

Merck & Co. Inc., established in 1891, is a global research-driven
pharmaceutical company dedicated to putting patients first.
 
Join us and experience our culture first-hand - one of strong ethics &
integrity, diversified experiences and a resounding passion for
improving human health. As part of our global team, you'll have the
opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while
developing and expanding your career.


Under the direction of the head of Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology
(QCP), the incumbent will assist with the design and execution of
clinical PK/PD and population PK/PD studies, including study design,
placement, monitoring and concern for the protection of human subjects
participating in clinical trials. Contributing to the development of
innovative Quantitative Clinical Pharmacology approaches through
effective and productive interactions within QCP as well as key
collaborators across MRL, namely Drug Metabolism, Biostatistics and
Research Decision Sciences, and appropriate Therapeutic Area clinical
disciplines.



Qualifications


* PharmD, MD, or PhD in a relevant health sciences discipline,
with in-depth medical knowledge of physiology, pharmacology, and disease
pathophysiology, as well as broad-based knowledge of QCP related areas
such as statistics, PK/PD, and systems biology
* Prior experience in a leadership role in the industry or
academics.
* Experience in quantitative clinical pharmacology is a must.
Specifically, experience and proficiency with standard QCP software
(NONMEM, SPlus, Trial Simulator or other population modeling/simulation
software) and the ability to plan, organize, and analyze
experimental/quantitative data are essential.
* Knowledge in the application of computational PK/PD modeling and
simulation tools to disease processes and pathophysiology is a plus.
* Demonstrated record of scientific scholarship and achievement. A
solid publication track record is desirable.
* Strong interpersonal skills, effective collaborative mindset
with key stakeholders within and external to QCP, as well as the ability
to function in a team environment are essential. The position requires
that candidates exhibit an ability to distill and communicate complex
computational information effectively and coherently to scientists of
diverse scientific backgrounds in a collaborative multi-disciplinary
environment.


Consistently cited as a great place to work, we discover, develop,
manufacture and market a wide range of vaccines and medicines to address
unmet medical needs. Each of our employees is joined by an extraordinary
sense of purpose - bringing Merck's finest achievements to people around
the world.
 
We offer an excellent salary and an industry-ranked benefits program,
including tuition reimbursement, work-life balance initiatives and
developmental programs at all levels. Merck's retirement package
includes a pension plan and one of the best 401(k) plans in the nation.

 
To be considered for this position, please visit our career site at
www.merck.com/careers <outbind://33/www.merck.com/careers> to create a
profile and submit your resume for requisition # CLI001449. Merck is an
equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V - proudly embracing diversity in all
of its manifestations.
 
Our work is someone's hope. Join us.
Where patients come first - Merck
 
 

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Received on Sun Jan 21 2007 - 08:53:54 EST