OB TITLE: Expert Modeller Statistics - Switzerland based - Ref. FW-
10574
LOCATION / AREA: Switzerland / North-West Switzerland / French-Swiss
border / German-Swiss border / near France / near Germany / near Italy /
near Austria / east France / Alsace
SUMMARY OF ROLE: Within the area of Development, the Expert Modeller
supports projects and functions throughout Research and Development.
COMPANY INFO: Our client is a pharmaceutical giant, ranking in the
world's top five, and second to only one other in terms of prestige and
reputation. With a brand value of more than $7 billion, it recently
entered the Top 100 Best Global Brands of 2005, a highly prestigious
business rankings list published jointly by Business Week and Interbrand.
It was one of the first companies to commit itself to the Global Compact
Code of Conduct launched by the United Nations in 2000, and since then has
installed a rigorous ethical compliance programme, dedicated to
professionalism and good conduct. It operates in 140 countries through
360 independent affiliates. In 2003, its group sales increased by 19%,
taking this market leader from strength to strength. Excellent benefits
available.
JOB ROLE: The Expert Modeller supports projects and functions throughout
Research & Development, including compound selection, exploratory clinical
development, and late development, with model-based planning, clinical
trial design, evaluations, integrated analysis, and reporting. Supports
decision-making by pre-clinical or clinical teams with M&S-based input.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
ü Ph.D. with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or
equivalent degree/expertise.
ü Detailed and broad under-standing of molecular & cellular biology,
pharmacology, toxicology, physiology and pathophysiology, and/or phar-
maceutical R&D process.
ü Experience in applying M&S to drug R&D in at least two of the
following applied areas: biology, pharmacology and/or statistics.
ü In-depth knowledge in several of the following modelling areas,
and knowledge in others: learning algorithms, molecular pathways, biology,
tissue effects, physiology and pathophysiology, PK/PD, statistics.
ü Solid knowledge of the drug R&D process, including clinical
development modelling and HA guidelines, as relevant to M&S (e.g.,
Population Pharmacokinetics guidances, Proof of Concept principles.
ü Background medical knowledge and substantial PK/PD knowledge.
ü In-depth knowledge of relevant software packages.
ü Good data exploration skills. Ability to understand heterogeneous
data and communicate effectively with people from diverse scientific
backgrounds in a multi-disciplinary organization; ability to interact
effectively with both management and teams to constructively influence
decision-making
UNIQUE BENEFITS: This is an exciting opportunity to join an established
global, market leader in the in a key role, while living within driving
distance of Italy, France, Germany and Austria holds lifestyle promise.
KEYWORDS: Mathematical Modelling / Pharmaceutical / Drugs Development /
PK/PD / Statistics / Statistical / Pre-Clinical
If you think you fit the bill, email your CV to: den@fforde-
management.com, speak to Den on (0044) (0)1273 722366 or write to us at
Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove BN3 2PD Fax: (0)44 (0)1273 325350. If
you prefer a different kind of role, call for a confidential chat about
your personal career needs.
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