[NMusers] Opportunity in Pharmacometrics/Clinical Pharmacology at GlaxoSmithKline in Shanghai

GlaxoSmithKline R&D (GSK) is committed to model-based approaches to enhance=
 the quality and efficiency of drug development. We have an exciting oppor=
tunity within our Discovery Medicine Unit in Shanghai, GSK R&D China. We a=
re looking for a motivated individual with an established track record in e=
ffectively applying clinical pharmacology principles and pharmacometric met=
hodologies in order to aid rational and informed decision making in drug de=
velopment.

Associate Director/Director in Clinical Pharmacology Modeling & Simulation =
Group Qualifications and Responsibilities:
The role requires doctoral-level training (Ph.D., Pharm.D., or M.D.). An a=
nalytical and inquisitive mind for problem solving and strong written and o=
ral communication skills are essential. You will be working across the GSK=
 drug discovery pipeline from pre-candidate selection through post-licensin=
g. At least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, extensive exper=
ience in population PK/PD modeling and simulation using tools such as NONME=
M, Phoenix NLME, S-PLUS, R, Trial Simulator, WinNonlin and other commonly u=
sed PK and PK/PD software is required. You will have the opportunity to e=
xplore, learn and utilize state-of-the-art methodologies. Experience in pl=
anning, designing, interpreting and reporting of clinical PK and PK/PD stud=
ies, creating clinical pharmacology development plans, and writing the rele=
vant components of regulatory documents is essential. Ability to work well=
 and form effective relationships with interdisciplinary teams is necessary=
 for collaborative work in our matrix environment. Ability to effectively =
represent the Discovery Medicine Unit and global GSK R&D Clinical Pharmacol=
ogy Modeling & Simulation group on internal teams and to external groups is=
 required. The position requires the ability to work independently and pri=
oritize assignments with minimal supervision.

As a member of our department that consists of enthusiastic and highly moti=
vated scientists and physicians with varied backgrounds and a wide range of=
 knowledge and skills, you can expect to make a difference to drug developm=
ent. At GSK, we value diversity, offer a competitive compensation package, =
and provide a supportive work environment with a variety of career developm=
ent opportunities.

GSK R&D China was established in 2007 as the newest research and developmen=
t centre of GlaxoSmithKline, a worldwide leader in pharmaceutical industry.=
  Located in Shanghai, China, the heart of fast growing emerging market, R&=
D China has enjoyed tremendous growth and built a strong R&D infrastructure=
 and pipeline focusing on neurological diseases. Our mission is to discove=
r and develop safe and effective medicines for the treatment of human disea=
ses.
We continue to recruit the best and brightest scientists to become members =
of a global GSK R&D team with locations around the world and many opportuni=
ties for career growth and personal development.

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Dr. Joseph Kim (joseph.y.k=
im_at_gsk.com<mailto:joseph.y.kim_at_gsk.com>) for details about the position.




Received on Wed Aug 31 2011 - 16:57:58 EDT