Hiring: Director, Preclinical PKPD Modeling Company: Boehringer Ingelheim Location: Ridgefield, CT Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 13:03:53 Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility About the job Experience: •7 years relevant experience in Pharmacometrics / Preclinical PKPD Modelling in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, or academia. •4 years’ relevant experience in working in drug discovery teams preferred. •18 years of age or older. Required Skills: •Provide leadership for the Ridgefield Preclinical PKPD Modeling team, ensuring alignment with global Preclinical PKPD Modelling and DDS objectives. Set clear goals, prioritize resources, and foster a culture of scientific excellence and innovation. •Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of up to 5 PKPD Modeling scientists. Foster an open, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture through regular feedback, performance reviews, and career development activities. Recruit, onboard, and develop talent to build a highly innovative and impactful modeling team. •Strategically drive adoption of new modeling methodologies, technologies, and best practices as part of Discovery Research. Develop translational strategies in close collaboration with global teams. Increase the visibility and impact of preclinical PKPD modeling within Boehringer Ingelheim and the broader scientific community. •Ensure delivery of high-quality PKPD modeling outputs, including study design for preclinical PK, biomarker, and pharmacology studies. Ensure clear communication of results to guide model-informed decision-making in drug discovery and provide a good basis for clinical development teams. •Present research at internal and external scientific meetings, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and represent the department in committees and forums. Ensure compliance with regulations, SOPs, and company policies, maintaining accurate records and demonstrating fiscal responsibility. Qualifications: •Professional degree in pharmacy or medicine (e.g., PharmD, MD, Apotheker, Arzt) with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Pharmacometrics / Preclinical PKPD Modelling in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, or academia. •Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in working in drug discovery teams preferred. •Proficiency in applying PMx/PKPD/QSP modeling with impact on decision making. Along with experience with empirical and PBPK modeling for NBEs preferred. Deep knowledge of drug discovery process, MID3, and preferentially regulatory guidelines. •Demonstrated ability to manage projects, influence cross-functional teams, and build effective working relationships. •Proven leadership and people management skills, with first experience of developing and inspiring scientific teams. In depth scientific and strategic knowledge in the field and knowledge of overall drug discovery process. •Demonstrated capacity to inspire and motivate a team and focus their energy on achieving business goals. •Process and performance-oriented, constant drive to develop and implement innovative approaches and processes. •Demonstrated capacity to challenge processes and procedures, propose changes, and perform contributions to problem solving. •Excellent communication skills, with a strong publication and presentation record. •Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Compensation: •The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!