Clinical Pharmacologist II

Job Description

General Summary:

The Clinical Pharmacologist II will design, conduct, analyze and report on clinical pharmacology studies. This role will work collaboratively across cross-functional study teams; complete assigned work in a resourceful, self-sufficient manner and will be able to create alternative approaches to achieve desired results if needed; effectively communicate through verbal and written communication. This role will have an understanding of related disciplines which impact Clinical Pharmacology activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide informed perspective on metabolic, co-dosing and drug-drug interaction issues, collaborating closely with cross functional colleagues
• Initiate protocol concepts and guide protocol start-up including site initiations and investigator meetings
• Perform PK, PK/PD or exploratory analyses
• Prepare analytical reports including clinical study reports
• Contribute to clinical pharmacology summary documents
• Collaborate and/or co-direct modeling plans
• Assist in contract research organization management
• Implement novel clinical pharmacology methodology for study design or analytic
• Keeps abreast of relevant scientific literature within clinical pharmacology

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, with keen scientific and development judgment
• Communicate clearly through verbal and written communication
• Supervise or conduct clinical studies such as drug-drug interaction, special population or bioavailability
• Understand cross-functional needs, develop critical rationale, communicate clearly, collaborate with peers and drive innovation
• Conduct non-compartmental pharmacokinetic (PK) and PK/pharmacodynamic analyses
• Work collaboratively on cross-functional teams

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. or Pharm D (or equivalent degree) in pharmacokinetics, pharmacometrics, clinical pharmacology or translational development and 0 years of relevant post-doctoral employment experience, or
• Masters Degree (or equivalent degree) in pharmacokinetics, pharmacometrics, clinical pharmacology or translational development and 4+ years of relevant employment experience

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Pay Range:

$128,300 - $192,500

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Remote-Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select 
2.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. 

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com