Associate Director - Clinical Pharmacokineticist

Job Title: Associate Director - Clinical Pharmacokineticist 

Career Level - E

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of pharmaceuticals? We are seeking an Associate Director - Clinical Pharmacokineticist to join our Biopharmaceuticals R&D team. In this role, you will design and review clinical pharmacology study protocols, carry out non-compartmental pharmacokinetic analysis of clinical pharmacology studies using Phoenix/WinNonlin software along company guidelines, and prepare interim, draft, and final clinical study reports. 

Accountabilities:
Your responsibilities will include providing pharmacokinetic methodology for inclusion in analysis plans and clinical protocols, working collaboratively with the clinical study team, ensuring pharmacokinetic tables, figures, and listing shells are appropriate, reviewing draft tables, figures, and listings, creating associated datasets, conducting non-compartmental analyses (NCA), interpreting and preparing the pharmacokinetic component of the Clinical Interpretation Meeting materials, writing the pharmacokinetic sections of clinical study reports and scientific manuscripts. You will also assist in the development of departmental guidelines, processes, software, and training materials for non-compartmental analysis and train and mentor other pharmacokineticists.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Science or Pharmacy
- 4-10+ years Pharmaceutical Industry and/or Academic experience in pharmacokinetic data analysis (i.e. Phoenix WinNonlin or similar) and report writing
- Sound knowledge of pharmacokinetic concepts and their application in drug development
- Knowledge of drug development process, regulatory agency guidelines and GCP
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Good oral and written English language fluency
- Experience with PK-PD modeling
- Team player works with others respectfully and cordially
- The ability to adapt, work through conflicts, and persuasively influence outcomes
- Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and written/oral communications
- Thrives in a fast-paced business environment.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we follow the science to explore and innovate. We are working towards treating, preventing, modifying and even curing some of the world's most complex diseases. Here we have the potential to grow our pipeline and positively impact the lives of billions of patients around the world. We are committed to making a difference. We have built our business around our passion for science. Now we are fusing data and technology with the latest scientific innovations to achieve the next wave of breakthroughs.

Are you ready to join a team that unlocks the power of what science can do? Are you ready to work with curious minds in an inclusive culture where all doors are open, and every voice is heard? If your passion is science and you want to be part of a team that makes a bigger impact on patients' lives, then there's no better place to be. 

Apply now to join us in our mission to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.